This article examines state laws on short-term emergency psychiatric commitments. It discusses criteria, duration, patient rights, and the impact on firearm possession under state gun laws.

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 paper discusses policy recommendations for regulating marijuana, drawing lessons from alcohol and tobacco regulation, and emphasizes prevention measures for impaired driving, retail pricing, and product restrictions.

This policy guide helps public health laboratory directors navigate challenges and legal issues related to sharing test services. It includes resources like checklists, self-assessment templates, and MOUs/contracts examples.

This article presents a process for integrating evidence into policy innovation, focusing on legal interventions, strategies for synthesizing evidence, and fostering relationships between researchers and policymakers.

This article highlights the role of naloxone in preventing opioid overdoses. It explores legal and policy opportunities to enhance access and reduce barriers, showcasing practical and political feasibility for public health improvements.

This article discusses New Jersey’s red reflective decal law for novice drivers. It highlights how the law has prevented crashes and improved enforcement, demonstrating the potential for application of similar policies to enhance public health.

This article examines the effectiveness of "smart disclosures" like food labels and fuel economy data, emphasizing the need for accuracy and clarity in these tools to empower consumer health decisions.

This article discusses fortifying corn masa flour with folic acid to reduce neural tube defects in Hispanic communities, a strategy to address health disparities and improve maternal health outcomes.

This article highlights legal and policy reforms, including background checks and gun trafficking penalties, aimed at reducing gun violence in the U.S., with recommendations to improve public health outcomes and prevent violence.

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 article explores legal interventions to reduce "Mountain Dew Mouth," including banning sugary drinks in schools, limiting portion sizes, and prohibiting SNAP funds for sugary beverages to improve oral health.

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 explores the potential impact of increasing alcohol taxes to combat alcohol-related health issues. It discusses how adjusting taxes for inflation could help reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths.

This article highlights the Model Aquatic Health Code, offering evidence-based guidelines to improve pool safety and reduce related injuries and illnesses. It discusses the need for more regulatory approaches to protect public health at pools.