Law and policy play a large role in enabling and exacerbating deeply-rooted inequities. Public health departments are well-positioned to use the tools of law and policy to improve health equity in their communities.
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A Role for Litigation at the Local Level
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New policy resources for rural communities
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Improving Health with Local Data and Policies
Healthy Neighborhoods
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Read a new journal article by Thalia González, Alexis Etow & Cesar De La Vega
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Read more about ChangeLab Solutions' role in a coalition to connect health care & public health
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Join a peer learning collective to advance your city's housing solutions
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Allison Allbee
Improving Health with Community Development
Healthy Neighborhoods