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Category: Public Policy

Prostate Cancer Awareness, Part II

September 21, 2009

Football games are a time for indulgences like burgers, brats, and beer but even then we can still find ways to promote a cause for a health condition that effects one in six American men. This past Sunday, the Men’s Health Network collaborated with the Washington Redskins at their season home opener in support of [...]

Advocacy, Editorials, Public Policy

Health Reform: What’s in it for Men?

by Adam Dougherty, MPH

August 24, 2009

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With health reform sound bytes swirling across the media as ferociously as a September hurricane, I thought it would be helpful to assess some of the real proposals on the table. Most elements of the reform effort will surely benefit men’s health outcomes. Health insurance subsidies and ending harmful insurance market practices will allow men [...]

Advocacy, Legislative, Policy, Public Policy

Men’s Health in Public Policy by Adam Dougherty, MPH

by Adam Dougherty, MPH

July 13, 2009

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As you may or may not be aware, health reform is THE topic of the summer in Washington, DC and men’s health has a lot to gain (and lose) in the talks. There are two bills making their way through Congress that deal specifically with men. First the good news! The resolution H. Con. Res. [...]

Family Issues, Lifestyle, Policy, Public Policy, Substance Abuse, Well-being

More progress towards reducing tobacco use

by Gretchen Cullenberg

May 14, 2008

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An article by USA today (click here for article) reported that retail chains are making progress towards reducing tobacco use in the US. More specifically, New Hampshire, Illinois, and Tennessee all have Bills pending to bar pharmacies with walk in clinics from selling tobacco products. New York has a Bill that would ban all pharmacies, [...]

Lifestyle, Parenting, Public Policy, Substance Abuse, Well-being

Restaruants banning smoking helps reduce youth smoking

by Gretchen Cullenberg

May 14, 2008

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The Los Angeles Times reports that restaurants that ban smoking also help reduce the number of youths who light up. (click here for article). When young adults are not given an environment where they can openly partake in an unhealthy habit, they are less likely to continue the behavior. This article is a good example [...]