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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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Strengthening Public Health Communication: Oklahoma’s Strategy and Lessons Learned

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Advanced Grant Payments: Creating a More Equitable Public Health System

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Ohio Department of Health Using Partnerships to Improve Public Health Data and Emergency Preparedness

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How Washington State Leverages Data to Improve Emergency Preparedness

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How Emergency Preparedness Can Better Protect Children’s Health

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Public Health Full-Court(s) Press

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Texas Leverages ASTHO Program to Advance Workforce Strategy

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Federal Government Mounts Response to Rising Heat Index

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Cultivating a Culture of Planning

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Strategic Stockpiling: How New State Policies will Impact Emergency Preparedness

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State and Federal Efforts to Bolster the Behavioral Health Workforce

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Strengthening Leadership, Risk Communications, and Preparedness in the Islands

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