September 29, 2023
Graphic of the week
Consistent with national research findings and previous HPIO work, new analysis from the Institute finds that Ohioans who reported experiencing more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
September 29, 2023
Subsidized meals at childcare centers boost health of kids and their families, new study finds
A new analysis suggests that a federally-funded, state-administered initiative to provide meals to children in daycare settings positively affects not just children but also their families, tying subsidized child-care meals to better child health
September 15, 2023
Census Bureau: U.S. child poverty spikes following end of pandemic relief
The poverty rate in the U.S. has risen dramatically in the year since pandemic benefits ran out — and the child poverty rate has more than doubled, according to U.S. Census Bureau's annual data on poverty, income and health insurance released Tuesday
September 15, 2023
HPIO forum next week to explore prevention of ACEs
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting a webinar from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to discuss strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Ohio through building skills and strengthening connections to caring adult
September 01, 2023
HPIO forum to explore prevention of ACEs
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting a webinar from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to discuss strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Ohio through building skills and strengthening connections to caring adult
August 25, 2023
HPIO releases action guide on policies to eliminate racism and reduce infant mortality
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released an action guide that highlights policy options for addressing racism, one of the social drivers of infant mortality in Ohio.
August 25, 2023
Speaking at HPIO forum, former Ohio legislators urge continued focus on reducing infant mortality
Speaking last week at an online forum hosted by HPIO, two former legislators who worked to bring the problem of Ohio’s high infant mortality rate to the forefront urged the state to do more
August 11, 2023
HPIO to host online forum on reducing infant mortality
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting an online forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17, to explore recommendations to reduce infant mortality in Ohio.
August 04, 2023
New HPIO publication details strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences
HPIO has released a new publication, titled “Strategies to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Ohio: Building Skills and Strengthening Connections to Caring Adults,”
July 21, 2023
Graphic of the week
New analysis from HPIO has found that in 2021, 88% of Ohio adults reported that all or most of the time during their childhood, they had an adult in their household who made them feel safe and protected
July 07, 2023
CDC set to cut state funding for child vaccination programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing funding to states for child vaccination programs, according to an agency email obtained by Kaiser Health News
June 30, 2023
Study finds 90% of accidental gun deaths among kids preventable with safe firearm storage
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus have found that more than 90% of unintentional gun deaths among kids younger than 15 years old are caused by the gun not being stored safely
