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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 »
U.S. baby boomers in Hep C warning
U.S. baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.
CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
Utah healthy swimming campaign seems to have worked
In the wake of a 2007 Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to recreational swimming waters in Utah, a statewide educational push seems to have increased residents' knowledge about healthy swimming practices.
Junk food not cheaper than healthy food
It doesn't cost any more to eat healthy food than it does to eat junk food, a government study found, casting doubt on the popular belief that many people can't afford healthful foods.
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Jul 16-19, 2012
Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston, MA