Health Care

Partnering health systems with communities

Health care systems and hospitals have opportunities to get involved in community public health initiatives. Partnering with advocates and local agencies, providing healthier foods and beverages, and leveraging community benefits allocations from hospitals can help keep people healthy and out of emergency rooms. Our resources can help health care organizations and hospitals work toward community-based prevention of health problems.

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Preventing Overdose and Reducing Drug-Related Harm
Preventing Overdose
State and local decision makers can take powerful action to save lives and reduce harm in their communities by considering a range of policy strategies to mitigate overdose risk and by incorporating community voices throughout the policymaking process.
School Discipline Policies to Support Children’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
Our resources identify evidence-based policy options that health care practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders can implement to support children's mental health.
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Sick Leave & Preventive Cancer Screening
Paid sick leave slows the spread of infectious disease and encourages use of preventive care, such as routine cancer screenings. Learn how public health professionals can take an active role in promoting paid sick leave policies.
A Blueprint for Changemakers
Blueprint for Health Equity
ChangeLab Solutions is proud to launch A Blueprint for Changemakers. This new resource presents legal strategies to help policymakers and communities improve health outcomes.

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