ASTHO President's Challenge, 2011-2012

ASTHO President David Lakey (TX) challenges colleagues to work to improve birth outcomes.

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New! Profile of State Public Health Report

 

How is your state health agency organized, and what are its responsibilities? How does that compare to others?

Public Health In the News

Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | CDC

Portland, ME Says 'Yes' to Raw Milk at Farmers' Markets
Maine's Portland City Council has given a unanimous thumbs-up to allow raw-milk sales at the city's farmers' markets. The City Council also handed the dairy farmers another victory by voting 5 to 4 against an amendment that would have required them to post a placard informing consumers of the potential health risks linked to drinking raw milk. | Food Safety News

A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans ... - Detroit Free Press
A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans. | Google Health

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Find Your State Health Agency

New Community Transformation Grants Awarded: Read more » 

 

HHS Announces $99 Million to States for Home Visiting Through ACA: Learn more » 

 

Why State Health Agencies Are Critical to the Nation's Health

Preventing Injury and Death Due To Motor Vehicle Crashes: Strategies for the States  

Publications and Tools

New Toolkit for Elimination of Healthcare-Associated Infections

ASTHO and CDC are pleased to announce the release of a policy toolkit: Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections: State Policy Options. The toolkit provides guidance to senior policymakers on ways to use legal and policy interventions to implement a comprehensive HAI prevention program.