Public Health Implications of Debt Limit Increase astho, association of state and territorial health officials, debt ceiling, legislative alert, debt limit increase, debt limit, public health, covid funding, federal spending, president joe ...
ASTHO legislative alert, Dec. 20, 2022: End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
Two key considerations for those working with state and territorial legislators considering vaccine legislation: work with trusted messengers and craft informative and compelling testimony.
This blog describes the island areas COVID-19 successes and their cultural and historical context.
In commemoration of National Influenza Vaccination Week ASTHO is highlighting work in Arkansas and South Carolina, where unique collaborations with health care and public health have allowed them to effectively promote flu vaccinations ...
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, opioid crisis, congressional priorities, sequestration cuts, healthy future task ...
Discussing midterm election effects on public health policy and committees.
New World Screwworm Insights and Action Steps Shalini Nair Learn about the recently confirmed human case of New World screwworm in the United States, plus action steps to stay prepared for this evolving threat. CDC, in coordination with ...
Fortunately, looking at the ASTHO Directors of Public Health Preparedness (DPHP) peer group and seeing the great work of public health emergency preparedness and response programs across the nation, we recognize that there is much to be ...
In the background of the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of viral hepatitis continue to rise at alarming rates across the United States. Data from CDC highlights a 133% rise in cases of acute hepatitis C infection from 2012-2019 and new case ...
In recognition of Rural Health Day, which falls on Nov. 18, we spoke with Ayne Amjad (SHO-WV) and Maggie Cook-Shimanek (SHO-MT) about the importance of public health in rural areas.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical moment to address intimate partner violence as a major public health threat. Intimate partner violence associated with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, and ...
On Aug. 11, 2021, CDC updated its guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. We’ve answered seven common questions about the new guidance and what it means for state and territorial health officials as they ...
The need for food and nutritional assistance is growing. Based on Feeding America’s food insecurity projections released in March, it is anticipated that 42 million people may experience food insecurity this year—up from 35 million ...
One of tools presidents have to implement and drive their strategy are executive actions. Executive orders and presidential memoranda carry the force of law and allow presidents to move quickly, deliver a clear message, organize the ...
Community engagement is essential in the fight to end the HIV epidemic. By prioritizing a health equity lens, those battling HIV can be better heard and involved in improving their health.
The contributions of African Americans, some doctors, scientists, public health officials, and others have changed the way we practice medicine and health care for more than 400 years. Because of barriers like structural racism, implicit ...