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ASTHO is the national nonprofit association representing and supporting state and territorial health officials and their agencies.

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Public Health In the News

States Lead in Effects on American Life
States can have more influence on American lives in issues such as medical marijuana, renewable energy, and more, because state legislators get along in ways not possible in Washington's political gridlock. | Governing Magazine

Vaccines and Children: What They Can Teach Us About Altruism
A new study shows vaccinating children against flu protects the community as a whole. | US News & World Report

Public health initiative was huge success
Remember the long lines reported at H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination clinics last year? Did that happen here in Larimer County? No. Why? When a public health initiative works well, most of us do not notice. | Coloradoan

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Find Your State Health Agency

Find Your State Health Official

Policy and Advocacy

ASTHO Profile of State Public Health, Volume One A comprehensive baseline report on health agency responsibilities, organization and structure, planning and quality improvement activities, and workforce needs and composition.

Employment Opportunities

ASTHO is searching for a Director of Infectious Disease. For information about this job and others please visit the Job Bank.

State H1N1 Resources

Publications and Tools

Quality Improvement is the focus of the current issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. ASTHO President Paul Halverson and ASTHO staff members Paul Jarris, Jim Pearsol, and Katie Sellers are contributors to this look at QI in public health.