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Health Policy Update

Every week ASTHO's State Health Policy and Federal Government Affairs teams examine trends and developments in public health law. These pieces, collectively called Health Policy Update, are a regular feature on ASTHO's blog. The posts explore a wide range of topics through both a legislative and regulatory lens.

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States Continue to Address PFAS in U.S. Food and Water Supply

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Designing With, Not For: Stakeholder-Centered Approaches to Disability Health Data

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Immunization Information Systems: One Foundational Data Source, Endless Health Insights

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Federal Preparedness Programs Support Health Departments

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Strengthening Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Skills: Q&A with Ericka McGowan

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Strengthening Policies to Prevent Older Adult Falls

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Creating Inclusive Disability Data Systems

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Four Strategies to Advance Administrative Preparedness in Public Health

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States Stay Prepared by Supporting the Public Health Workforce

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Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

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Public Health Legislation in Island Areas

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Strategic Public Health Messaging Drives Change

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