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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.

Built environment, Public Health, city planning

A Tale of Two Cities: The Intersection of Trees, Policy and Culture

October 5, 2016

<p>Why don’t we see more cities investing in care of street trees?</p>

Drug Labels

Pharmaceutical, Public Health, Oral Health

Changing Drug Labels to Mitigate the Risk of Preventable Complications Related to the Use of Certain Pharmaceuticals

July 6, 2016

<p>Drug labels for pharmaceuticals must clarify oral diseases as bacterial infections.  Read more to find out why.<

Opioids on the US map

Opioids, Public Health, Pharmaceutical

Opioid Abuse Part 3: Responsibility, Policy and the Future

June 7, 2016

<p>Who do we blame for opioid abuse?  Who do we think is responsible?</p>

Prescription pills and opioid abuse

Opioids, Public Health, Pharmaceutical

Opioid Abuse Part 2: Crisis in Context

May 24, 2016

<p>Making policies more effective in a nation caught in the grips of an opioid a epidemic.</p>

Prescription Pad and Opioids

Opioids, Public Health, Pharmaceutical

Opioid Abuse Part 1: Headlines and Policy

May 3, 2016

<p>Deciding which opioid battle to wage in the face of increasing demand and waning resources.</p>

Doctor holding patient's hands

End of Life, Legislation, Physician

California’s New Law for Terminally Ill Patients

April 5, 2016

<p>Talking about a topic in which kind, compassionate, and thoughtful people often disagree and take opposing sides.</p>

Baby Immunizations

Immunization, Public Health, Pediatric

Immunizations: Invisible Benefit When Present but Visible Harm When Absent

April 4, 2016

<p>Unable to see the diseases successfully prevented by vaccines, some refuse what will help save their children’s lives

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April 4, 2016