State Health Watch Archives – June 1, 2007
June 1, 2007
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States are challenged in responding to public health crises
For Colorado, it was several major snowstorms in a relatively short period of time; while for Rhode Island, it was the death of an elementary school student from encephalitis. -
Fiscal Fitness: How States Cope: Improving mental health and substance abuse care with evidence-based practices
While there are evidence-based practices that could improve the care of those with mental health and substance abuse problems, the nation has yet to systematically implement those practices. -
Are individuals prepared for a public health crisis?
A survey commissioned by the American Public Health Association (APHA) indicates a low-level of preparedness among Americans for a natural or medical disaster or terrorist attack. -
APHA: We're not prepared for a 'public health crisis'
Most Americans are not prepared to adequately respond to a public health crisis and many who think they are prepared really aren't. -
Improving use of research in state health policy development
States are essential players in disseminating evidence-based practices and policies that can lead to better health care for their citizens. -
Lessons learned from California's insurance expansions for kids
California officials have learned much in recent years about how to provide health insurance for children. -
Programs share lessons learned in improving coverage for children
A pilot Express Lane Eligibility program implemented in the 2003-04 school year allowed families to apply for California's Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs at the same time as the National School Lunch Program, which has similar income eligibility requirements. -
Innovative program improves children's health
The innovative Children's Health Initiative in Santa Clara, CA, has been shown to increase children's access to and use of medical and dental care and to improve their health status. -
Expanding CHS helps minority access to care
Policies to reduce uninsurance and expand community health center capacity should increase access to care for low-income people, as measured by having a usual source of care and an ambulatory care visit in the past year.