Our Mission: To support, equip, and advocate for state and territorial health officials in their work of advancing the public’s health and well-being.
Finding the Clarity to Lead with Intent

In a world where priorities shift, disruptions abound, and scrutiny intensifies, public health leaders are often called upon to act swiftly. However, true impact lies in leading with purpose. Join speaker Guarav Gupta on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. ET to learn the “why” of focused leadership.
Events & Opportunities
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27
Oct
Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont
Gain a foundational understanding of AHD partnerships, with an introduction to PHF’s new AHD Partnerships Toolkit designed to support the development and sustainability of these partnerships. Then hear insights from the Vermont Department of Health about their past and existing partnershipsRegister -
29
Oct
Innovative State Approaches to Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception
Join this webinar to learn about the national landscape surrounding pharmacist-prescribed contraception (PPC), including key policies, implementation trends, and innovative state-driven strategies.Register
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27
Oct
Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont
Gain a foundational understanding of AHD partnerships, with an introduction to PHF’s new AHD Partnerships Toolkit designed to support the development and sustainability of these partnerships. Then hear insights from the Vermont Department of Health about their past and existing partnershipsRegister -
29
Oct
Innovative State Approaches to Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception
Join this webinar to learn about the national landscape surrounding pharmacist-prescribed contraception (PPC), including key policies, implementation trends, and innovative state-driven strategies.Register
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3
Nov
Bridging Barriers in Maternal Health Access Community of Practice
The Community of Practice will convene state health agency staff and Levels of Maternal Care (LoMC) leaders to collaboratively tackle maternal health challenges, emphasizing LoMC as a key strategy to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.Learn More -
7
Nov
OD2A Business Process Improvement Technical Assistance Opportunity
ASTHO, with support from CDC, is pleased to announce another cohort of non-monetary technical assistance. This project will help build state, territorial, and local health agency capacity around financial and administrative management quality and systems improvement to efficiently spend federal funding within CDC’s Overdose Data to Action award.Learn More
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