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The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

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Using Creativity: Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!

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Using Creativity: Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!

Many of us yearn to be creative but lack the courage to dive in. An artist with a background in business, Tricia Rose Burt has worked with Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, blending her experiences and galvanizing audiences to step into their creative selves—so they can reinvent, adapt and develop new solutions both at home and at work.

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Welcome to the Legislature: What You Need to Know About Public Health

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of all people and their communities. Explore key areas of public health, get insights into 2021 and receive an update on COVID-19 and policy options for state leaders. Speakers include several NCSL health policy experts and Dr. José T. Montero, Center for State, Tribal and Territorial Support, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Saving Moms: Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

At least 700 women die every year from pregnancy-related causes, giving the U.S. the highest maternal mortality rate among similarly wealthy nations. Explore the current state of maternal mortality in the United States, potential strategies to decrease the disparities in maternal deaths, and examples of state legislative actions to reduce rates. Speakers include Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Khanh H. Nguyen, NCSL; Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Ga.) and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-N.Y.).

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State Strategies to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse events that occur in childhood can lead to negative psychological, social and physical outcomes later in life–and can even affect future generations. Hear an overview of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including considerations during the pandemic, and examples of state action to prevent and reduce their harmful effects. Speakers include Dr. Melissa Merrick, Prevent Child Abuse America, Kate Bradford, NCSL, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-N.Y.) and Representative Sherrie Conley (R-Okla.).

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Pharmacists’ Role in Public Health: Increasing Access to Care

Maximizing the use of pharmacists is among several state strategies to meet the unique health care needs of populations, especially those living in rural and underserved areas. Examine policy options to leverage pharmacists as part of the health care delivery system, including national trends in pharmacist scope of practice, including prescribing certain medications and administering vaccines, among others. Speakers include Emily Hawes, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Stefanie Ferreri, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward (D-Ore.) and Senator Evan Vickers (R-Utah).

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Policies and Strategies to Address Infectious Diseases

The costs to states resulting from the treatment of infectious diseases are impressive. Hear about cost-effective prevention strategies and insights from states that have effectively implemented them. Speakers include Charlie Severance-Medaris, NCSL, Sara C. Zeigler, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Representative Alex Valdez (D-Colo.) and Delegate Matthew Rohrbach (R-W.V.).

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