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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

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

Health

Suicide Prevention: State of the States

In 2019, approximately 47,500 lives lost were attributed to suicide. With speakers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explore strategies that states can and have employed to prevent suicide. Speakers include Charlie Severance-Medaris, NCSL and Dr. Deborah M. Stone, CDC Division of Injury Prevention.

NAPACSL | Cardiovascular Disease in AAPI Communities

The National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators (NAPACSL) is comprised of 168 state legislators from 33 states across the country and is a collective effort to bring in Asian American and Pacific Islander perspectives on policies that affect their communities, including economic development, educational equity and culturally competent services such as health care.

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.

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.).

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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