California has launched Opioids.CA.GOV, a reliable source of information on opioid use prevention, data, treatment, and support where Californians can also access information related to the state’s use of opioid settlement funds and efforts to hold drug traffickers accountable.
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it is changing its private sector partner that is tasked with the delivery of unemployment (UI), disability (DI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits.
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has released a brief on the importance of a statewide digital accessibility coordinator position. In the primer, NASCIO outlines the roles and responsibilities of such a position, why it’s important, and advice for states that do not currently have such a role.
Golfers interested in teeing off at a West Virginia state golf course can now reserve their time online. The booking upgrade is thanks to a partnership between the state and NBC Sports Next and GolfNow.
New Jersey has announced the implementation phase of Unite New Jersey Veterans, the state’s digital platform designed to help providers of services to veterans quickly and securely refer military veterans in the state to the resources and services they need.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, last month, the state has launched an online behavioral health request portal to support the mental health needs of Maine residents.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation launching a new online portal – the Reproductive Health Information Hub – which is accessible at nj.gov/reproductivehealth.
The state of Connecticut has rolled out its new health and human services portal – health.ct.gov.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has redesigned the Illinois Hospital Report Card website with the aim of presenting patient safety and quality of care information in a more user-friendly format. The revamped website includes an updated Illinois Public Health Community Map, with county-level information on health outcomes and access to care across Illinois.
To help connect residents with addiction recovery resources, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the launch of Shatterproof Treatment Atlas. The new tool aims to connect Indiana residents with appropriate addiction treatment and deliver user-friendly information about the quality of available programs.
