This article examines the legal authority for mandatory infectious disease reporting across U.S. jurisdictions during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, highlighting the need for robust and adaptable laws to manage emerging health threats.

This article explores local housing policy innovations aimed at preventing childhood lead poisoning, focusing on primary prevention strategies to reduce lead hazards in older homes and protect vulnerable populations.

This LawAtlas map provides information about the states where health care professionals who provide free services are immune from civil liability

This LawAtlas map offers details on whether a state has laws requiring access to free STD treatment services. It also includes whether the law prohibits a patient from being billed or whether a third party may be billed.

This dataset examines state laws regulating workplace wellness programs for public and private employers, highlighting incentives, penalties, tax credits, and federal preemption considerations.

This article maps local tobacco-free park policies in King County, highlighting the variability in rules limiting tobacco use to reduce youth exposure, litter, and second-hand smoke risks.

This dataset explores state laws regulating workplace wellness programs for private employers, including penalties, incentives, and tax credits designed to encourage employee participation and improve health outcomes.

Foot patrols in high-crime Philadelphia areas led to a 23% reduction in violent crime over 12 weeks, showcasing the effectiveness of place-based policing in crime prevention and public health.

This study analyzes fatalities from distracted driving crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in the U.S. between 2005 and 2010. It shows increasing fatalities, with higher risks for certain demographics and locations

This article discusses how local integrated government can improve public health by streamlining activities, creating a more efficient government, and providing evidence to support this system's adoption.

This article discusses the role of nurse practitioners in expanding access to primary care, highlighting the need for policy changes to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs through expanded scope of practice laws.

This study evaluates Philadelphia Lead Court's effectiveness in enforcing lead hazard remediation, showing significantly higher compliance rates under the court system compared to the precourt period.

For more than three decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended influenza vaccination for healthcare workers

This study finds that children in counties with unified family courts experienced shorter foster care spells and higher rates of reunification with parents or primary caregivers.

Municipal mixed-use zoning is one public health strategy to create more walkable neighborhoods by reducing the separation of daily activities.