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ASTHO is the national nonprofit association representing and supporting state and territorial health officials and their agencies.

ASTHO Presidential Challenge

ASTHO President, Dr. Paul Halverson, calls for greater efforts to reduce preventable injuries and death.

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Public Health In the News

Mammograms And Politics: Task Force Stirs Up A Tempest

11-18-09 A federal medical panel recommends against routine mammograms for women under 50, saying it is not worth subjecting some patients to unnecessary biopsies, radiation and stress | Washington Post »

3 Democrats Could Block Health Bill in Senate

11-18-09 Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) says he is not sure he is ready to help a Democratic health care proposal get the 60 votes to open debate on the measure. | New York Times »

US Gets 'D' For Preterm Birth Rate; States Take Action To Reduce Risk Factors

11-17-09 More than half a million of our nation's newborns didn't get the healthy start they deserved. | March of Dimes »

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Policy and Advocacy

ASTHO Profile of State Public Health, Volume One With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the CDC, ASTHO surveyed state and territorial health agencies about their responsibilities, organization and structure, planning and quality improvement activities, and workforce for this comprehensive baseline report.