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Why We Serve: An Inside Look at Public Health AmeriCorps

In this episode, we spotlight a dynamic partnership between an Indiana local health department and Public Health AmeriCorps. Our guests offer a candid look at building the public health workforce through mentorship, service, and shared goals.

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Supporting Adolescent Health Through School-Based Health Programs

Because schools reach 95% of youth in the United States, engaging adolescents through school-based health programs can create a pathway to assess student health and implement evidence-based initiatives to promote overall well-being.

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Update on State Legislative Sessions 2025

In December 2024, ASTHO announced the top five public health state policy issues to watch for the state and territorial legislative sessions in 2025. Approximately 30 states are scheduled to conclude their legislative sessions by the end of May, here’s an update on where things stand.
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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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Events & Opportunities

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    Jun

    INSPIRE: Readiness - Tackling Public Health Communication Conundrums: Rumors and Public Trust
    This session will highlight communication tactics, cross-agency collaborations, and community engagement tools that may be used to help dispel harmful public health rumors. Inaccurate information, whether about vaccines, disease outbreaks, or public health mandates, can spread quickly through social media, word of mouth, or online forums – often overshadowing accurate messages from trusted sources.
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    Jun 12, 2025
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    Jun

    2025 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) Annual Meeting
    Save the date for the 2025 ELF Annual Meeting! Join us, as we foster peer connections and engage in dialogue to identify challenges, brainstorm solutions, and create actionable strategies. Registration will be announced in April. This meeting is invite-only for members of the Executive Leadership Forum, DELPH, and ALI for Executive Leaders.
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    Jun 24 - 26, 2025
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    Atlanta, GA

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