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.

View from Washington

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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8
Dec

ASTHO Brain Health and Caregiving Virtual Learning Community

ASTHO is excited to announce an opportunity to engage up to five states in a cohort-based learning community to increase their capacity to promote brain health and support caregivers in their jurisdiction.

Dec 08, 2025

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16
Dec

The Next Frontier of Public Health Interoperability: TEFCA, HDUs, and What Comes Next

In part 1 of this 2-part series, speakers will provide a foundational overview of public health intermediaries and national interoperability initiatives, including updates on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and the CMS Interoperability Framework.

Dec 16, 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

8

Dec

ASTHO Brain Health and Caregiving Virtual Learning Community

16

Dec

The Next Frontier of Public Health Interoperability: TEFCA, HDUs, and What Comes Next

16

Dec

The Next Frontier of Public Health Interoperability: TEFCA, HDUs, and What Comes Next

8

Dec

ASTHO Brain Health and Caregiving Virtual Learning Community

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ASTHO Announces Sixth Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health Cohort

2026 DELPH Cohort

How to Build a Business Case for Data Modernization Efforts

Use Partner Mapping to Power Data Modernization Projects

Designing for Connection Webinar Series

ASTHO Statement on Autism and Vaccines

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

How to Build a Business Case for Data Modernization Efforts

Use Partner Mapping to Power Data Modernization Projects

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

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

How New Laws Support Telehealth and Access to Health Care

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

How New Laws Support Telehealth and Access to Health Care

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

How New Laws Support Telehealth and Access to Health Care

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

ASTHO Statement on Autism and Vaccines

Partnering with Birthing Hospitals to Protect Babies Against RSV

States Seek Policy Guidance Beyond ACIP Vaccine Recommendations

Public Health Litigation Round-Up

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

Federal Government Shutdown Update: Contingency Plans Released