Health care is a hot topic in politics, and bills are frequently introduced on various health care topics. It's important to stay on top of these issues which will impact your professionally and personally. Use the resources below to find out how you can look for health bills in Congress.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PA College Library is unable to host the physical version of the National Library of Medicine Exhibit "For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform." This exhibit focuses on various political issues related to health care, and it is extremely important to consider the intersections of civic engagement and health care and the resulting impact these intersections have on patient care. Although the Library cannot host the physical exhibit, we encourage you to visit the virtual exhibit.
This exhibition was produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Public health policies are implemented by federal, state, and local government agencies and offices designed to promote wellness and good health among a set of citizens. Public health policies can range from taxes levied on specific, unhealthy products (such as tobacco or alcohol), safety regulations for the preparation of food, or mask requirements during times of a pandemic.
As a healthcare professional, your friends, family, and members of your community may look to you for advice on best practices navigating choices and requirements that impact their health through their everyday life. Consider referring to relevant agencies to bolster your own knowledge of how public agencies influence the healthcare decisions of those around you.
