Have you registered yet for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute? bit.ly/PSInstitute26 This intensive program is the Center’s most comprehensive training on scientific legal mapping methods of the year in Philly, August 6-7!

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

I’m excited to share our new Conversations on Equity & Leadership series at @changelabsolutions.bsky.social. I sat down with Dr. Lydia Isaac to discuss translating research into policy, supporting our teams & communities in the current moment, & more. bit.ly/4vZ72aP #PublicHealth #Leadership

We had a great time at #hlp26! We presented on PHLW's Amicus project which ensures #publichealth perspectives are accurately presented to the courts. Thanks to the Center for Law, Health & Society team at GSU for a meaningful gathering of minds. Next year in St. Louis! @weparmet.bsky.social

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. Join Shaping Public Health in the Courts—a webinar from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @nusl.bsky.social: bit.ly/4uISY4R

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

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

Meeting this moment requires care, intention, and partnership. In my latest blog, I share how @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is responding to current challenges and strengthening the legal and policy foundations of health, equity, and democracy for 2026 and beyond. bit.ly/3QpP0Ph

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

We’re gearing up for our spring sessions of Finding & Reading the Law! This training strengthens legal literacy, fosters genuine connections with peers, and equips participants with practical tools from seasoned facilitators. Learn more: bit.ly/4sIwvDu #LegalTraining #PublicHealth

The material in these sessions is incredible and IMO is of particular use to policy professionals who might want to supplement their skill set. #PublicHealthLaw

After our Finding & Reading the Law sessions sold out last fall, we’re offering four more skill-building trainings for changemakers to develop their legal knowledge with guidance from ChangeLab attorneys. Learn more & register here: events.humanitix.com/finding-and-... #LegalTraining #PublicHealth

"These operations are actively sowing fear & trauma within communities already at greater risk of poor health outcomes. When residents & families are afraid to seek medical care, report crimes, access essential public services, or move freely within their neighborhoods, preventable harms compound."

love seeing direct, explicit policy demands like this from public health orgs

ChangeLab Solutions condemns the recent violence in MN and elsewhere and stands against renewed DHS funding without further oversight. Read our full statement: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel... @changelabsolutions.bsky.social

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

📢 Webinar: The Health Movement for Rent Control 🗓️ Dec 15, 2025 — 10am PT / 1pm ET Join us and our partners for The Health Benefits of Rent Control + a strategy conversation on how public health can help support the growing national movement for rent control. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/RentControlHealth

📢 Webinar: The Health Movement for Rent Control 🗓️ Dec 15, 2025 — 10am PT / 1pm ET Join us for the release of The Health Benefits of Rent Control + a strategy conversation on how public health can help support the growing national movement for rent control. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/RentControlHealth

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...

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

We will join 2 sessions at the 2025 NALBOH conference: 3.1 Structural Drivers of Health Info; Tues, Oct 7, 3:15–4:15pm, w/ Wesley Hartman. 5.2 How Boards of Health Can Leverage Policy Development & Partner Engagement; Weds, Oct 8, 11:30am–12:30pm, w/ Katie Michel. www.nalboh.org/page/2025Con...

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

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...

📊 New Research! With support from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social, Public Health Law Watch has released a new report tracking litigation that challenges governmental and health institution efforts to address health equity from January 2024 to May 2025. www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...

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

Important. If we aren't increasing capacity for #PublicHealthLaw among working public health professionals, we are missing a huge opportunity. @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is a leader in this effort.

Are you attending #NACCHO360? We’re excited to join this year’s conference and present on topics ranging from advancing health equity and racial justice to utilizing public health legal authority to advance community change. Check out our full schedule and come meet us in Anaheim, CA! #NA360

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

TOMORROW! Join us & our partners for a conversation on supporting local decision-makers using opioid settlement funds. We'll cover policy, partnerships, & how to center lived experience. 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @rti.bsky.social @changelabsolutions.bsky.social

In the final blog post in my Democracy & Governance series, I explore how shared values and relationship-building between community leaders and decisionmakers can guide meaningful policy change at the local level. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/where-p... #LocalGov #PolicyChange

Continuing our commitment to informing our community about federal health policy developments via our Health Equity Policy Hub, we have updated the Policy Tracker with the latest federal orders. #healthequity #LGBTQ #immigranthealth Policy Tracker: www.healthequitypolicyhub.org/policy-tracker

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

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

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...

Governance processes that honor community strengths, prioritize transparency and shared power, and promote meaningful community participation can drive more equitable health outcomes. Read the latest blog from ChangeLab Solutions CEO @sdeguia.bsky.social‬'s Democracy & Governance series.

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

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

Since January, the federal government has taken many actions to limit or eliminate policies that support LGBTQ+ communities. With support from #A4PH we've released a new FAQ to help public health officials & advocates better understand the effects of recent executive orders. bit.ly/42Wzmxl

The current federal administration has released numerous executive orders limiting or eliminating #DEI initiatives across the fed government. @Changelabsolutions.bsky.social's & #A4PH's FAQ can help public health officials, policymakers, & advocates better understand the effects of these orders.

Nice FAQ from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social about Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility 🛟 academicsky policysky health policy medsky 🧪

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

Check out Wendy Parmet's editorial for AJPH on PHLW's action plan! @weparmet.bsky.social @amjpublichealth.bsky.social @phlw.bsky.social @nusl.bsky.social @changelabsolutions.bsky.social ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....

As we observe National Public Health Week, we urge people across the United States to recognize the indispensability of our country’s public health workers and public health infrastructure. Read our statement in solidarity with HHS & CDC, including supportive actions you can take. bit.ly/4ie6erd

We’ve just announced our agenda & speakers for Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley! On April 23, leaders from public health, government, CBOs & health care will gather to share tools & practices that support people-centered policymaking. Learn more: bit.ly/4hs2VMP #APCseries

Are you working to improve the health and well-being of residents in California’s Central Valley? Would you like to expand your skills in law & policy to accelerate your efforts? Don’t miss our Accelerating Policy Change convening in Fresno, CA on 4/23. #APCseries bit.ly/4hs2VMP

In a rapidly changing #PublicHealth landscape, advancing health & well-being for all requires strong narrative & communication strategies. Join @publichealthinst.bsky.social's BMSG and PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact on 3/26 to learn strategies to strengthen narrative power. bit.ly/43TFxEE

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

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

Join us on 3/11 at 1 PM CT for a webinar featuring an expert panel. Learn about the new administration’s impact on #publichealth, civic health, and the courts while gaining guidance on navigating this evolving political and legal environment. Register today: mitchellhamline.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tomorrow, UC Law SF is hosting Bridging the Gap: Health Justice and Exclusionary School Discipline. ChangeLab's Alexis Etow and Cesar De La Vega will be joining a panel on Identifying New Interventions to Eliminate Exposure to Exclusionary School Discipline. Register here: bit.ly/43aOuJt