This quick reference guide, written in collaboration with the National Organizations of State Offices of Rural Health, outlines some of the major social determinants of health, which research shows has a large impact on health status. The document is aimed at familiarizing state offices of rural health and state and territorial health officials with the impacts of social determinants of health on rural populations. The guide outlines key interplays between health status and the social issues of housing, transportation, education, and food insecurity, and provides targeted resources and state examples to help public health officials learn more and take action on these significant drivers of health status, outcomes, and costs.
ASTHO has developed “Territorial Public Health Performance and Accreditation 101: A Resource and Guide for Territorial Health Agencies. This guide is designed to provide THAs with a simple framework for improving their territorial public health systems’ overall performance, as well as the health of the communities they serve.
The main themes of the convening focus on improving housing and health outcomes through various cross-sector partnerships, financing mechanisms, and data sharing/use. The document also reviews some of the barriers encountered and the solutions that were implemented in response.
This issue brief explores the mechanics of South Carolina's Pay for Success model and its potential to lead to improved health outcomes and strengthened public-private partnerships.
The Integration Forum issue brief explores strategies that public health leaders can use to get to the table as decisions are being made about healthcare in their state.
This issue brief provides an overview of the unique capabilities of CHWs and possibilities for CHW certification and financing.
This white paper shares how states have identified a number of successes, challenges, and lessons learned about how to effectively use health information systems (HIS) to improve hypertension identification, management, and control.
A communication toolkit for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement awardees, champions, and others interested in advancing PHEP program awareness.
This issue brief highlights examples of two states with comprehensive SHIPs that address the health of their older adult populations.
Resources to help local, state, and territorial health departments have better access to the electronic health record systems in healthcare facilities during outbreaks.