Ohio Health Policy News

HPIO launches online ACEs resource page

As part of its Ohio Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Impact Project, HPIO has launched an ACEs resource page.

The web page lists resources and research to further understanding of the impacts of ACEs on health, organized in the following areas:

• ACEs basics
• Impacts of ACEs on health
• Protective factors

Led by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, the Ohio ACEs Impact Project includes the development of a series of three policy briefs and this resource page to build on current efforts to understand and address ACEs in Ohio.

HPIO to host online forum on adverse childhood experiences

HPIO is hosting an online forum Sept. 29 titled “Improving child health and wellbeing: Creating opportunities for all Ohio children to thrive.”

As the 2019 Health Value Dashboard illustrates, too many Ohioans face obstacles to health, which are often rooted in childhood conditions and experiences. This forum will discuss the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on Ohioans including recent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attendees will learn about the biological impact of ACEs and trauma; best practices for screening, treatment and prevention; and considerations for Ohio's response to ACEs in the midst of the pandemic. For more information, or to register, visit the event page on HPIO’s website.

HPIO brief explores the health impact of adverse childhood experiences

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new policy brief, "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Health Impact of ACEs in Ohio."

The brief summarizes current research on how ACEs impact health and well-being and provides new data and analysis on the prevalence of ACEs in Ohio and the impact of ACEs on the health of Ohioans.

In addition, the brief expands on what we know from national research by exploring these questions:

• To what extent could Ohio’s health outcomes be improved by preventing ACEs?
• Which ACEs have the most significant impact on the health of Ohioans?

Preventing and mitigating the impact of ACEs are critical components of any plan to advance the health and well-being of Ohioans. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other policymakers have already taken significant strides to improve the health and well-being of Ohio’s children, including the creation of the Governor’s Office of Children’s Initiatives and improvements to the state’s child welfare and home visiting systems. In addition, the 2020-2022 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) includes reduction of ACEs as a priority.

Policymakers and other stakeholders can use the Ohio-specific data and analyses provided in this brief to inform future approaches to reduce ACEs exposure in Ohio.