Governor Doug Ducey today announced $460,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to support food banks throughout the state, especially rural communities. “Whether it has been funding PPE, meals for ...
Even though most COVID-19 cases come from exposure to airborne coronavirus, a new study points to the importance of surfaces as a reservoir of risk in nursing homes — especially ...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hopes to expand the number of certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) in the state. DHHS staff met last week with ...
As the state with the highest number of uninsured people in the U.S., Texas is looking at ways to increase coverage. Health professionals discussed the challenges Texans face and a ...
A joint memorial that would petition the federal government to create a universal healthcare system or allow Washington to create its own is moving in the legislature. Sen. Bob Hasegawa ...
Oregon health officials are utilizing new initiatives to help people at risk of losing Medicaid coverage retain their eligibility during the state’s redetermination process. The federal public health emergency ended ...
Last week, the Arizona Legislature’s Novel Coronavirus Southwestern Intergovernmental Committee met to discuss vaccine mandates, the importance of informed consent, and the need for a Vaccine Confidence Bill. Aaron Siri, ...
Oregon has seen a relatively low percentage of residents lose health coverage (compared to other states) since its Medicaid redetermination process began. But health officials there believe the most challenging ...
At the 2023 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference last week, leaders of local public health departments discussed crucial lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ...
Washington lawmakers released their two-year operating budget last weekend, which provides nearly $2 billion for mental health initiatives. The $69 billion budget will provide funds for mental health ...