Public Health Law Center
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Collaborating to reduce/eliminate commercial tobacco, promote #healthyfood, support #physicalactivity, and pursue #climatejustice. #HealthEquity
St. Paul, MN
Joined March 2015
We're stepping away from X, and won't be posting any new content. Stay connected and explore our latest resources on our other platforms: Instagram: https://t.co/AxMAmjG324 LinkedIn: https://t.co/v1GZusX2DB Website: https://t.co/jBptHpDZvb Newsletter: https://t.co/GLSxx4Zk08
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It's #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Voting is a powerful #PublicHealth tool—be sure to make your voice heard! Learn more in our latest blog post: https://t.co/CtEeQf9FXu
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The @US_FDA's recent seizure of illegal e-cigs marks a victory in the fight against unauthorized tobacco products. Yet, a critical question remains: how will these seized products be disposed of safely? Get more insights from our Willow Anderson here: https://t.co/aAB4Lg68dv
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, celebrate the enduring spirit of Native peoples who have shaped this land since time immemorial. Amplify Native voices, learn our true history, & recognize Tribal sovereignty as a living commitment to justice. ✨
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The election is approaching, and #PublicHealth is on the ballot. Public health professionals need to know what’s at stake and educate others about the potential health impacts of this election. Get insights and action steps from our Tom Pryor here: https://t.co/CtEeQf9FXu
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Our Mike Freiberg helped wrap up #APHA2024 with a panel discussion on creating new partnerships to work together to build an equitable system that champions #publichealth!
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Today, our Jamie Long joined @RockyMtnInst 's panel to discuss innovative policy options for building decarbonization. #climatejustice #APHA2024
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We're thrilled that our Tonya Curry could join @CenterforBH's panel to discuss legal epidemiology and the health impacts of historic transportation policies. #APHA2024
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Our Executive Director, Joelle Lester, supporting former staff member Andrew Twinamatsiko during his presentation on "Adoption and Implementation of Health Policies under an Anti-Administrative State Judiciary." #APHA2024
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We were thrilled to present @BlueCrossMN's Vayong Moua with the 2024 Game Changer Award last night. His commitment to advancing #healthequity is truly inspiring. Congrats, Vayong, for this well-deserved recognition!
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Our staff, Mike Freiberg, Tonya Curry, and Stephanie Lackey, are excited to attend #APHA2024 this week! Don't miss their upcoming presentations: https://t.co/UzzadxMQkd
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These are photographs of #IndianBoardingSchools attended by Cherokee children. Today, @POTUS formally apologized for the United States’ long history of #BoardingSchools & the impact still felt by boarding school-era policies. Wado, President Biden, for this long-overdue apology.
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There’s no safe level of lead in blood – especially for kids. That’s why today we strengthened standards for identifying and cleaning up #LeadPaint dust in pre-1978 homes and childcare facilities. #NLPPW2024
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📅Wednesday, 10/30: Wrap up the conference with our Mike Freiberg! He’ll join a panel to discuss building a comprehensive and equitable system that champions #publichealth, while collaborating with partners to prioritize the public’s health and well-being.
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To achieve our vision of “optimal, equitable health and well-being for all,” we must build a comprehensive and equitable system that champions public health. This session will explore the potential...
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đź“…Wednesday, 10/30: Catch our attorney, Jamie Long, joining a panel with @RockyMtnInst to discuss the latest research, policy solutions, and strategies for healthier homes. https://t.co/U02vihuXjn
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đź“…Tuesday, 10/29: See our attorney, Tonya Curry, on a panel discussing legal epidemiology and the lasting impact of historic transportation policies on Black communities in the U.S. Learn how to use policy to center communities most affected.
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This presentation will explore an aspect of unequal infrastructure that has had...
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đź“…Tuesday, 10/29: Our Executive Director, Joelle Lester, will present on emerging challenges to #publichealth legal authority. Explore innovative strategies to strengthen public health systems.
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At the local, state, and federal levels public health authorities find it increasingly difficult to take necessary action to protect public health. This session will present insights into important...
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Attending the @APHAAnnualMtg in Minneapolis next week? Don’t miss presentations from our staff!
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Food insecurity affects nearly all communities, disproportionately impacting women, children, & people of color. We are thrilled to begin a 3-year cooperative agreement with @HRSAgov to support maternal and child health populations & advance #healthequity. https://t.co/Rzi4hE6OHH
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Our executive director, Joelle Lester, emphasizes, “Many public health advocates have been bewildered and frustrated by the slow pace of federal rulemaking and the FDA’s failure to address even the most basic tobacco regulatory problems."
In the last 15 years, @examinationnews found nearly two dozen FDA lawyers have left the agency and its Center for Tobacco Products and leveraged their government experience to advise, litigate for or work with the tobacco and vaping industry. Read more:
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