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.

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Listen to this podcast episode to learn how data sharing can improve public health agencies' emergency response capabilities.

Discover how to align health, aging, and dementia strategies for stronger state planning.

A comparison of the 2025 and 2018-2019 shutdowns and their respective effects on Americans and on public health.

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Join members of ASTHO's Federal Government Affairs team as they break down public health policy on Public Health Review Morning Edition.

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Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO Funding Opportunity

ASTHO is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to design and implement a Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO focused on strengthening provider capacity to manage patients affected by prescription controlled substance disruptions.

Nov 26, 2025

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Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts

Join ASTHO and the Building Our Largest Dementia Public Health Centers of Excellence for a webinar discussing how community health workers can address brain health and dementias in their communities.

Dec 02, 2025

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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.

Featured

How Public Health Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through Data Readiness

Aligning Strategic Plans Across Health, Aging, and Dementia

Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures

View from Washington

Events & Opportunities

26

Nov

Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO Funding Opportunity

2

Dec

Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts

2

Dec

Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts

26

Nov

Rapid Response Opioid and Pain Management ECHO Funding Opportunity

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Dec

ASTHO Brain Health and Caregiving Virtual Learning Community

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Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing

Partnering to Address Health Risks and Expand Communication Before and During Prescribed Fires

Communicating the Health Risks of Wildland Fire Smoke

Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Access Legal Map

November 2025 Federal Funding and Government Shutdown Update

Aligning Strategic Plans Across Health, Aging, and Dementia

Leveraging Public Health Assets in Medicaid Managed Care

Reducing Hypertension Through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Programs

Recording Available: State Health Leaders Outline Respiratory Virus Season Strategies During ASTHO Briefing

Levers for Preventing Chronic Disease That Intersect with Key MAHA Report Themes

Driving Impact with Flexible Funding

States Seek Policy Guidance Beyond ACIP Vaccine Recommendations

Downstream Effects of CDC Adopting ACIP Recommendations for COVID-19 and MMRV Vaccines

Dear Colleague Letter Template: Long COVID Communication

Strategies and Innovations to Address Long COVID

Long COVID Resource Guide: Tools Plus Insights from State and Territorial Initiatives

San Diego Academic Health Partnership Strengthens Service During COVID-19 and Beyond

Accessibility Pillars in Web and Design

Don't Panic! A Panel on How to be an Effective Crisis Communicator

Communicating About Disease Forecasting

Social Media Toolkit for Health Departments

Media Relations Toolkit for Health Departments

ASTHO Communications Trainings

Intermediaries Are Essential to the Public Health Data Ecosystem

How Public Health Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through Data Readiness

Creating Shared Vision and Governance for Data Modernization in Vermont

Data-Sharing Strategies to Support Access to Care Interventions

Unlocking the Power of Internal Policymaking in Data Modernization

Accelerating Data Exchange in Public Health: Insights from Public Health FHIR Pilots

Partnering to Address Health Risks and Expand Communication Before and During Prescribed Fires

Communicating the Health Risks of Wildland Fire Smoke

Building a Resilience Framework in Colorado

Public Health Litigation Round-Up

Federal Government Shutdown Update: Contingency Plans Released

Strengthening Public Health Systems: CNMI Food Safety Program Spotlight

Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures

November 2025 Federal Funding and Government Shutdown Update

Intermediaries Are Essential to the Public Health Data Ecosystem

Health Legislative Priorities for the Remainder of 2025

Downstream Effects of CDC Adopting ACIP Recommendations for COVID-19 and MMRV Vaccines

Federal Government Shutdown Update: Contingency Plans Released

Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing

Accessibility Pillars in Web and Design

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Controlled Substance Medications: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Leveraging Public Health Assets in Medicaid Managed Care

The Key Role of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Navigating Barriers

Federal, State, and Stakeholder Perspectives on the Rural Health Transformation Fund

Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing

Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures

Public Health Litigation Round-Up

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Controlled Substance Medications: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Federal Government Shutdown Update: Contingency Plans Released

Leveraging Public Health Assets in Medicaid Managed Care

Partnering with Birthing Hospitals to Protect Babies Against RSV

States Seek Policy Guidance Beyond ACIP Vaccine Recommendations

Public Health Litigation Round-Up