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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 14d

Our new resource: Public Health Legal Authority for Good, collects laws and policies from a range of US jurisdictions, all related to establishing and exercising local & state #PublicHealth authority effectively and fairly.

Learn more: www.changelabsolutions.org/product/publ...

#PublicHealthLaw

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 21d

We will join 2 sessions at the 2025 NALBOH conference:

3.1 Structural Drivers of Health Info; Tues, Oct 7, 3:15–4:15pm, w/ Wesley Hartman.

5.2 How Boards of Health Can Leverage Policy Development & Partner Engagement; Weds, Oct 8, 11:30am–12:30pm, w/ Katie Michel.

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2025 Conference Schedule - NALBOH

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 28d

Legal knowledge isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. In a rapidly shifting political landscape, changemakers need to be equipped to interpret the law and influence policy. Join our new training: Finding & Reading the Law. bit.ly/4mnax5B #LegalTraining #PublicHealth

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Sep 16

Are you attending #PHLC2025? We'll be presenting on issues that range from public health in the current political climate to data sharing and privacy. Check out our full schedule — we hope to see you there! www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...

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Northeastern Law @nusl.bsky.social · Aug 5

📊 New Research! With support from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social, Public Health Law Watch has released a new report tracking litigation that challenges governmental and health institution efforts to address health equity from January 2024 to May 2025.
www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...

Health Equity Litigation Report 2025 — Public Health Law Watch

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Jul 31

Drawing on examples from the Douglas County Health Department in Nebraska, our new resource can help public health practitioners better understand how to leverage policy scans as a tool to promote community health. www.changelabsolutions.org/product/movi... #PublicHealth #SDOH #CommunityHealth

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Daniel S. Goldberg @profgoldberg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Important. If we aren't increasing capacity for #PublicHealthLaw among working public health professionals, we are missing a huge opportunity. @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is a leader in this effort.

The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics @jlme-journal.bsky.social · Jul 31

New on FirstView: "Training Future Public Health Professional in Law: Results from a Pilot Curriculum" by Florence Pham, Jami Crespo, Montrece Ransom, and Tyra Satchell. #PublicHealth #Curriculum
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Columns: Teaching Health Law
Training Future Public Health Professional in Law: Results from a Pilot
Curriculum
Florence Pham1, Jami Crespo2, Montrece Ransom3 and Tyra Satchell2
1National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, DRT Strategies, INC., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, United States;
2ChangeLab Solutions, Oakland, United States and 3National Network of Public Health Institutes, St. Louis, United States
Abstract
Recognizing the increased demand for public health law skills within the public health workforce, ChangeLab Solutions, in collaboration with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducted a pilot program to increase knowledge of law among public health students. In
partnership with a team of curriculum consultants, ChangeLab Solutions developed and piloted a curriculum across eight public health
programs that consisted of six modules which focused on defining public health law and explaining its role in shaping health outcomes and
inequities. Faculty members that piloted the modules found students had an increased knowledge of public health law concepts after
completing the modules. Faculty members also experienced several barriers that might hinder effective delivery of the curriculum. Integration
of public health law concepts into public health coursework within SPPH is one method of increasing students’ preparedness and capacity to
use legal tools in addressing health outcomes and inequities.
Keywords: public health law; public health; law; policy; curriculum; curricula; schools and programs of public health; SPPH; health equity;
inequities

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Jun 27

Are you attending #NACCHO360? We’re excited to join this year’s conference and present on topics ranging from advancing health equity and racial justice to utilizing public health legal authority to advance community change. Check out our full schedule and come meet us in Anaheim, CA!
#NA360

Meet us at NACCHO360!

Join us in Anaheim, CA July 14–18

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Jun 24

This year as we celebrate #Pride, we are lifting up the power of resistance. Federal & state governments have been attacking LGBTQ+ communities, & #A4PH has new resources explaining these actions & offering strategies to help #PublicHealth practitioners navigate the current landscape. bit.ly/3ZKo4vz

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · Jun 23

TOMORROW! Join us & our partners for a conversation on supporting local decision-makers using opioid settlement funds. We'll cover policy, partnerships, & how to center lived experience. 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@rti.bsky.social @changelabsolutions.bsky.social

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Sarah de Guia @sdeguia.bsky.social · Jun 16

In the final blog post in my Democracy & Governance series, I explore how shared values and relationship-building between community leaders and decisionmakers can guide meaningful policy change at the local level. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/where-p...

#LocalGov #PolicyChange

Where Policy Meets Community: Advancing Health Equity Locally

Read our Democracy & Governance blog series

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HealthBegins @healthbegins.bsky.social · Jun 10

Continuing our commitment to informing our community about federal health policy developments via our Health Equity Policy Hub, we have updated the Policy Tracker with the latest federal orders. #healthequity #LGBTQ #immigranthealth

Policy Tracker: www.healthequitypolicyhub.org/policy-tracker

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Jun 10

Join #A4PH partners for the 3rd briefing in our series Navigating the Impact of Federal Actions on Public Health Practice. On 6/11 speakers from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @williamsinstitute.bsky.social will discuss executive orders attacking #LGBTQ+ communities: bit.ly/431kptZ

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 30

Even within our shifting political landscape, as federal policies like the OAA are rolled back, states & localities are shaping policies that support older adults to live full, vibrant lives. Read our blog post: It's Time to Change Our Policies on Aging. bit.ly/4jvikN3 #OlderAmericansMonth

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 15

What does it take to create a thriving, equitable food system? Read our new blog to learn about how communities like Gastonia, North Carolina, are transforming #FoodSystems through community leadership, cross-sector partnerships, & tools like power mapping. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/strateg...

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 14

Governance processes that honor community strengths, prioritize transparency and shared power, and promote meaningful community participation can drive more equitable health outcomes. Read the latest blog from ChangeLab Solutions CEO @sdeguia.bsky.social‬'s
Democracy & Governance series.

Sarah de Guia @sdeguia.bsky.social · May 14

I'm excited to share the latest entry in my Democracy & Governance blog series. This entry explains how collaborative governance practices, inclusive decision making, & responsiveness to community needs are essential in advancing #HealthEquity & #democracy. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/role-go...

The Role of Governance in Creating a Healthy Democracy

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 12

In 2025 we’re living in a rapidly changing health policy environment. Act for Public Health’s new biweekly forum will explore the impact of federal actions on public health practice. On 5/14 join the briefing w/
@changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @publichealthlaw.bsky.social: bit.ly/431kptZ
#A4PH

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 6

Is your health department using law & policy to improve social determinants of health? Join @changelabsolutions.bsky.social and @templelegalepi.bsky.social for a webinar to walk through the Health Department Assessment & Roadmap, a resource developed in partnership with CDC. bit.ly/4iOJRc0
#SDOH

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · May 2

Since January, the federal government has taken many actions to limit or eliminate policies that support LGBTQ+ communities. With support from #A4PH we've released a new FAQ to help public health officials & advocates better understand the effects of recent executive orders. bit.ly/42Wzmxl

Executive Orders Affecting LGBTQ+ Communities: FAQs - Act for Public Health

What are some examples of recent executive actions affecting LGBTQ+ communities? The current federal administration has taken a number of actions seeking to limit or eliminate policies that support LG...

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Sarah de Guia @sdeguia.bsky.social · May 2

The current federal administration has released numerous executive orders limiting or eliminating #DEI initiatives across the fed government. @Changelabsolutions.bsky.social's & #A4PH's FAQ can help public health officials, policymakers, & advocates better understand the effects of these orders.

Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility: FAQs - Act for Public Health

What are DEI and DEIA, and how do they connect to public health? The purpose of DEI and DEIA activities is typically to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities regardless of social and demographi...

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · Apr 30

Nice FAQ from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social about Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

🛟 academicsky policysky health policy medsky 🧪

Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility: FAQs - Act for Public Health

What are DEI and DEIA, and how do they connect to public health? The purpose of DEI and DEIA activities is typically to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities regardless of social and demographi...

actforpublichealth.org

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Apr 17

Local and state leaders have many avenues to support healthy, thriving food systems through policy change; even in our current political climate, we all have the power to act.

Join the second webinar in our #APCseries on May 1 to learn more: bit.ly/4lyG5WX

#FoodJustice #GoodGov #FoodSystems

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Public Health Law Watch @phlw.bsky.social · Apr 17

Check out Wendy Parmet's editorial for AJPH on PHLW's action plan!

@weparmet.bsky.social @amjpublichealth.bsky.social @phlw.bsky.social @nusl.bsky.social @changelabsolutions.bsky.social

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Protecting Public Health in the Courts | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 5

American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Apr 11

As we observe National Public Health Week, we urge people across the United States to recognize the indispensability of our country’s public health workers and public health infrastructure. Read our statement in solidarity with HHS & CDC, including supportive actions you can take.
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ChangeLab Solutions Stands with HHS & CDC Workers

Statement on recent cuts to the federal public health workforce.

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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · Apr 9

We’ve just announced our agenda & speakers for Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley! On April 23, leaders from public health, government, CBOs & health care will gather to share tools & practices that support people-centered policymaking. Learn more: bit.ly/4hs2VMP #APCseries

Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley

Explore how the process of legal and policy change can center those whose lives are most affected by the issue at hand.

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