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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As communities prepare for new opportunities and challenges following the 2026 elections, strong partnerships can help keep health & equity at the forefront of local decision-making. Join National League of Cities & ChangeLab Solutions' webinar on 10/22: bit.ly/4rntFo4 #LocalGov #LocalPolicy
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Have you led a successful public health or community-based program? Turning your program into #policy is one of the most effective ways to sustain impact and create lasting change, and our new training can help. Join us for Fundamentals of #LocalPolicy Change: bit.ly/4Apd0Vb #PolicyTraining
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Changemakers need to know how to craft laws & policies that can withstand legal challenges. Designed for anyone working to advance community change without a legal background, our training offers practical, accessible skills, traditionally taught only in law school. bit.ly/4cJR4de #LegalTraining
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Across the US, changemakers are developing programs that address pressing community needs. Our new series of practical, foundational trainings are designed to help changemakers navigate the legal & policy landscape to turn successful community initiatives into #PolicyChange. bit.ly/4h24gNG
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our new guide explores how OHI eligibility applies to students with #ADHD and #TS, why access to #SpecialEducation services matters, and how state & local policies can strengthen access to supports that promote academic success and overall well-being. bit.ly/4wjKMsC @templelegalepi.bsky.social
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Are you attending #NACCHO360? We’ll be presenting on topics that range from Legal & Policy Considerations in Policymaking Related to #HealthEquity to Local Policy Approaches for Promoting Healthy Foods & Beverages. Check out our schedule—we hope to see you in Louisville! bit.ly/4eIA3BF
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Litigation plays a critical role in advancing #PublicHealth — and amicus briefs can help ensure courts understand the science, context, and real-world impacts behind each case. Register for our webinar with @nusl.bsky.social: Shaping Public Health in the Courts. bit.ly/4uISY4R #PublicHealthLaw
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
If you’re a policy analyst or attorney who is passionate about health equity, apply today to join our team. We’re seeking candidates located in the state of Georgia, or in Sacramento or Los Angeles, California. Please share with your networks! bit.ly/4f7V610 #LegalJob #PolicyJob #Hiring
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Our new legal primer #Policymaking to Advance Health & #RacialEquity equips policymakers, public agencies, and community partners with practical and legally-grounded guidance on how to design, implement, and defend policies that advance equity. bit.ly/4tG2x3L #HealthEquity
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
As we embark on a new year, we're pleased to welcome Lydia Isaac as board chair & James Stowe as vice chair—we look forward to the unique insights they’ll bring to our team. We extend our deep appreciation to outgoing chair Lindsay Wiley who will continue on our board in a new role. bit.ly/3YLg9x8
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We're excited to attend #APHA2025 in D.C. next week! Our staff will be presenting on issues that range from advocacy in the current political climate to strategies for climate change mitigation. View our full schedule below—we hope to see you there! www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Our new resource: Public Health Legal Authority for Good, collects laws and policies from a range of US jurisdictions, all related to establishing and exercising local & state #PublicHealth authority effectively and fairly. Learn more: www.changelabsolutions.org/product/publ... #PublicHealthLaw
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Legal knowledge isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. In a rapidly shifting political landscape, changemakers need to be equipped to interpret the law and influence policy. Join our new training: Finding & Reading the Law. bit.ly/4mnax5B #LegalTraining #PublicHealth
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Are you attending #PHLC2025? We'll be presenting on issues that range from public health in the current political climate to data sharing and privacy. Check out our full schedule — we hope to see you there! www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Drawing on examples from the Douglas County Health Department in Nebraska, our new resource can help public health practitioners better understand how to leverage policy scans as a tool to promote community health. www.changelabsolutions.org/product/movi... #PublicHealth #SDOH #CommunityHealth
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This year as we celebrate #Pride, we are lifting up the power of resistance. Federal & state governments have been attacking LGBTQ+ communities, & #A4PH has new resources explaining these actions & offering strategies to help #PublicHealth practitioners navigate the current landscape. bit.ly/3ZKo4vz
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Join #A4PH partners for the 3rd briefing in our series Navigating the Impact of Federal Actions on Public Health Practice. On 6/11 speakers from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @williamsinstitute.bsky.social will discuss executive orders attacking #LGBTQ+ communities: bit.ly/431kptZ
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Even within our shifting political landscape, as federal policies like the OAA are rolled back, states & localities are shaping policies that support older adults to live full, vibrant lives. Read our blog post: It's Time to Change Our Policies on Aging. bit.ly/4jvikN3 #OlderAmericansMonth
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
What does it take to create a thriving, equitable food system? Read our new blog to learn about how communities like Gastonia, North Carolina, are transforming #FoodSystems through community leadership, cross-sector partnerships, & tools like power mapping. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/strateg...
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
In 2025 we’re living in a rapidly changing health policy environment. Act for Public Health’s new biweekly forum will explore the impact of federal actions on public health practice. On 5/14 join the briefing w/ @changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @publichealthlaw.bsky.social: bit.ly/431kptZ #A4PH
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Is your health department using law & policy to improve social determinants of health? Join @changelabsolutions.bsky.social and @templelegalepi.bsky.social for a webinar to walk through the Health Department Assessment & Roadmap, a resource developed in partnership with CDC. bit.ly/4iOJRc0 #SDOH
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Local and state leaders have many avenues to support healthy, thriving food systems through policy change; even in our current political climate, we all have the power to act. Join the second webinar in our #APCseries on May 1 to learn more: bit.ly/4lyG5WX #FoodJustice #GoodGov #FoodSystems
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
How can local policies advance real change in community health? Our new blog explores 5 key lessons from the first webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series. Learn about navigating legal landscapes, engaging communities & overcoming obstacles from policy experts: bit.ly/4bsn57X #APCseries
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Recent federal executive orders are affecting #PublicHealth policy, equity & funding at all levels of government. Understanding the scope & limits of executive orders is crucial for public health professionals who are navigating these changes. Join the #A4PH webinar: bit.ly/43Iqk9k #HealthEquity
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Our efforts to create a healthy, equitable nation face myriad challenges at the federal level; fortunately, we have tremendous power to advance solutions to systemic health problems at the local level. Join the first webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series on 2/27: bit.ly/4jLiFgb #APCseries
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Join the Collaborative for Anti-Racism & Equity on 2/18 as panelists delve into the pressing issue of health & racial equity work in the face of current challenges. This event is bringing together experts from @bigcitieshealth.org, @commhsp.bsky.social, The Dawn Lab & more. Register: bit.ly/4gLyZuy
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Local governments are laboratories for policy change. Join The Power of Local & State Solutions, the kickoff webinar of our Accelerating Policy Change series, to tap into the expertise of policymakers & health advocates from around the country. #APCseries changelabsolutions.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Mis- and disinformation undermine community health as well as trust in #PublicHealth systems. Our guide discusses evidence-based strategies for counteracting #misinformation and its effects through the use of law, policy, community engagement, and other measures. Take a look: bit.ly/42js601
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
This year, we released over 50 trainings & resources, collaborating with organizations across the US to deliver evidence-based legal & policy tools to local communities. A few of our staff members have shared their favorite publications of 2024. Take a look: bit.ly/3OXWZzj
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
We're celebrating the passage of Measure Z, a sugary drink tax, by voters in Santa Cruz, CA. Read more about sugary drink taxes, local democracy, and our role in countering the beverage industry in California: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/win-loc... #SSB #SugaryDrinkTax #LocalGov
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ChangeLab Solutions @changelabsolutions.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Accurate reporting of sociodemographic data as part of disease surveillance can enable #PublicHealth agencies to respond to health inequities more effectively by identifying groups that are disproportionately affected by certain diseases. Learn more: www.changelabsolutions.org/product/role...
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