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Use these slide decks to customize presentations using ASTHO's State Profiles in State Public Health research.
Despite budget limitations, public health agencies are advancing genomics programs.
An updated summary of state bills related to adult and childhood immunization.
ASTHO tracks state legislation related to Healthcare-Associated Infections. This chart lists state legislation introduced in the 2012 session.
A new study examines how ASTHO and affiliated public health associations address health equity issues.
ASTHO and the CDC have collaborated since July 2010 to advance state-level healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention efforts. This report summarizes the outcomes of stakeholder meetings and phone consultations regarding the early impact of HAI policies in states.
This survey of state and territorial public health agencies describes public health agency responsibilities, structure, planning and quality improvement activities, workforce, and more, providing core data for ongoing public health systems research and a source for tracking state public health performance and best practices.
State health agencies require effective and efficient systems for preventing infectious disease morbidity and mortality, ensuring control of outbreaks and vigilance against diminishing diseases, and preventing and responding to reemerging and emerging infectious disease threats.
March 13-14
Educating federal policy makers on the value of public health, the role of state health agencies, and critical federal funding initiatives.
ASTHO President David Lakey (TX) on improving birth outcomes.
What statewide policies are effective at eliminating healthcare-associated infections? Read more »
Curtailed Funds Continue to Hurt Local Public Health
Since 2008, local public health departments in the United States have lost nearly 40,000 employees, and the situation continues to deteriorate, according to the most recent survey by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
Dangerous Gut Bacteria Move Outside Hospitals, Infect Kids
Clostridium difficile is a nasty bacterial infection that used to strike mainly older hospitalized patients taking antibiotics. Researchers say it's now cropping up in communities and infecting children.
The Dirtiest Places In The Office
New findings suggest the dirtiest places in the office are in break rooms and kitchens, with sink and microwave door handles topping the list of germ "hot spots."
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Jul 16-19, 2012
Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston, MA
Jul 19-20, 2012