One of the major disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was the rapid shift from in-person K-12 education to virtual learning. While necessary for social distancing and slowing the spread of disease, there is a concern ...
In the face of a worldwide pandemic, an increase in natural disasters, and the unsettling specter of homeland security threats, it’s easy for public health and environmental officials to feel like the odds are stacked against us. But we ...
The executive leaders of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing take a moment to collectively acknowledge the incredible efforts that public health workers have taken to ...
ASTHO's mission is to support, equip, and advocate for state and territorial health officials in their work of advancing the public's health and well-being. To that end, here are the 12 most popular resources our members, partners, ...
What better way to start the new year than with a new strategic plan! ASTHO’s Board of Directors approved the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and launched it on Jan. 3, 2022, with a new set of priorities that reflect our ever-changing world and ...
As part of ASTHO’s annual Legislative Prospectus series, we are taking time this week to focus on efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Public health officials across all levels of government have been working to end the HIV epidemic, exploring ...
It seems fitting for Valentine’s Day to occur during American Heart Month, a national health observance that reminds Americans to focus on their hearts.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Alexia Harrist of Wyoming discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
On Jan. 23, 2018 the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine the first report to systematically address a number of important scientific and health questions that have emerged as use of electronic cigarettes has become ...
Public Health Leaders Will Visit Congress and Stress the Need to Invest in Infrastructure, the WIC Program, and Island Priorities ARLINGTON, VA—Members of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will gather in ...
On April 4, 2024 ASTHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Health Equity announced that they are launching an alliance designed to prioritize health equity during emergency responses.
On March 15, 2023, ASTHO announced a jointly-authored article on state and territorial emergency powers since the COVID-19 pandemic has been published in Journal of Emergency Management.
On April 11, 2023, ASTHO and NCSD issued a joint statement addressing rising cases of syphilis and congenital syphilis in the United States.
ASTHO Supports Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination for All Individuals Six Months and Older ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) supports the recommendation that all Americans aged six months ...
ASTHO and NAMD Call on Congress to Fully Fund Medicaid and CHIP in U.S. Territories ARLINGTON, VA—In a joint letter to Congress, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of Medicaid ...
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Challenges Members to Promote Health Equity and Health in All Policies ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and ASTHO President and ...
Multistate Measles Outbreak Drives Up State Health Agency Costs and Points to Importance of Quality Immunization Communication ARLINGTON, VA—With the Disneyland measles outbreak up to 87 cases in seven states as of Jan. 26, state ...
Health Officials and Attorneys General Convene to Discuss Legal and Public Health Solutions to Opioid Epidemic ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Attorneys General Training and ...
On this episode, we ask public health experts to zoom out a bit and reflect on a truly remarkable year. These public health leaders discuss the politicization of public health mitigation efforts, becoming the target of hateful attacks, and ...