Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSep 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Back-to-School Is Here: It’s Time to Get Kids Caught Up on Their Vaccines In the NewsSep 9, 2023 Back-to-School Is Here: It’s Time to Get Kids Caught Up on Their Vaccines In their op-ed published by The 74, Jill Rosenthal and Michelle Fiscus explain why routine immunizations are necessary to keep kids and communities safe and what role schools can play in immunization efforts. Sep 9, 2023 The 74 Jill Rosenthal, Michelle Fiscus
Reversing the Decline in Routine Childhood Immunization Rates Is Good Health, Equity, and Economic Policy ReportJul 6, 2023 Reversing the Decline in Routine Childhood Immunization Rates Is Good Health, Equity, and Economic Policy Policymakers can address the decline in routine childhood vaccination rates in the United States by improving access and boosting confidence in childhood vaccines, and by making vaccination the easiest and most sensible choice. Jul 6, 2023 Jill Rosenthal
The Biden Administration’s Move To Regulate Forever Chemicals in Water Is a Win for Public Health and Infrastructure ReportJun 23, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Move To Regulate Forever Chemicals in Water Is a Win for Public Health and Infrastructure The Biden administration is proposing bold action to regulate dangerous chemicals in drinking water—and is coupling these regulations with critical funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help local water systems come into compliance. Jun 23, 2023 Sarah Millender, Jill Rosenthal
CAP’s Comment on EPA’s Proposed Regulation on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water Sign-On LetterJun 2, 2023 CAP’s Comment on EPA’s Proposed Regulation on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency on the agency’s proposed rule to regulate forever chemicals in drinking water. Jun 2, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Sarah Millender
5 Actions the FDA Can Take To Reduce Heavy Metal Toxins in Baby Food ReportApr 4, 2023 5 Actions the FDA Can Take To Reduce Heavy Metal Toxins in Baby Food As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revises guidance for allowable levels of lead in baby food, further federal action is needed to protect all young children from environmental toxins in food products. Apr 4, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
CAP’s Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Lead Levels in Foods Marketed to Babies and Young Children Sign-On LetterMar 31, 2023 CAP’s Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Lead Levels in Foods Marketed to Babies and Young Children The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to the agency’s proposed draft guidance intended to reduce lead in foods marketed for infants and young children. Mar 31, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
CAP’s Comment on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Pollution Standards Sign-On LetterMar 29, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the EPA’s Proposed Soot Pollution Standards The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the agency’s proposed rule on soot pollution standards. Mar 29, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Auburn Bell, Sarah Millender
The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution In the NewsMar 9, 2023 The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, and Jill Rosenthal have published a new op-ed in The Hill urging the Biden administration to strengthen standards on soot pollution. Mar 9, 2023 The Hill Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, Jill Rosenthal
How the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity Can Respond to the Health Threats of the Climate Crisis ReportJan 30, 2023 How the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity Can Respond to the Health Threats of the Climate Crisis The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Climate Change and Health Equity must elevate the health and environmental justice implications of the climate crisis and provide the connective tissue needed to harness resources, leverage authorities, and coordinate federal expertise. Jan 30, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Marquisha Johns
What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? ArticleNov 7, 2022 What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? The lack of funding for COVID-19 response has left the country unprepared for a possible surge of the coronavirus this winter and beyond. Nov 7, 2022 Jill Rosenthal