How do you spell policy?            R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Susan Michels, Policy Development & Support Stephany Medina Susan Michels, Policy Development & Support Stephany Medina

How do you spell policy? R-E-S-P-E-C-T

When I was assigned to write about Policy Development and Support, I thought I’d drawn the short straw--the bottom of the barrel,“clearly-you-have-done-something-wrong-and-this-is-your-penance” topic. Why would you, brilliant reader, spend time reading a blog post on why policies and procedures are important? What is there to say on this topic that doesn’t initiate an eye roll, or send you clicking away to the next post?     

But after a bit of attitude adjustment, I realized something: policy is all about respect.  

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Can Government Employees Engage in Policy Work? 

Can Government Employees Engage in Policy Work? 

As public health professionals, we know that policies impact health. From seatbelt laws to minimum age requirements for alcohol, we’ve seen how laws and policies can positively impact health. We’ve also seen how laws and policies can negatively impact health – from segregation to voting restrictions and more. Law is a key determinant of health and an essential tool, when used with equity in mind, to advance health and reduce health disparities. 

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