Health in All Policies can be a successful strategy to expand collaboration between state and territorial agencies and other partners, but the terminology used in programs focused on these efforts can differ. While equity is often a ...
This report highlights examples of health department partnership coordination strategies to enhance surveillance, increase resource and staffing capacity, and improve communication and collaboration in order to strengthen infection ...
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding PFAS. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding HIV. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
Board-certified forensic pathologists play a critical role in public health by investigating death so as to better serve the living. Despite forensic pathology’s contribution to public health surveillance, prevention, and response, the ...
This infographic serves as a tool to foster conversations in health agencies around planning programs, policies, and activities to better serve individuals with disabilities. Available in English and Spanish.
States and territories can reduce adverse childhood experiences through evidence-based primary prevention strategies designed to reduce risk factors.
While the COVID-19 response has strained tobacco prevention and control efforts, the pandemic has afforded health officials unique opportunities to retool their tobacco prevention response. This brief spotlights new findings on tobacco use ...
The unintended consequences of substance use disorder policies can be significant for women and families impacted by substance use disorders (SUD).
Explore the Embedded series, a multi-part series featuring ASTHO’s 19 disability and preparedness specialists placed in jurisdictions nationwide.
Building Capacity to Prevent ACEs Overview website
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The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials is the only nonprofit organization committed to representing state and territorial public health officials on a national level. Our membership consists of 59 chief health officials ...
Partnerships As part of the organization’s work, ASTHO works in close collaboration with partners and affiliates to run cutting-edge programs and expansive peer networks. These partnerships bring together leaders across public health and ...
The Public Health Transformation Series explores how health department programs, policies, and partnerships have adapted and evolved to serve their constituencies.
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, ...
In May 2021, President Biden released full details of the fiscal year 2022 budget. Overall, the budget request combines President Biden's American Jobs Plan, his American Families Plan, and funding priorities for the Pentagon and ...
Across the nation, public health agencies have mounted herculean efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing a pre-existing HIV epidemic and an opioid crisis that is serving as a source for many new HIV outbreaks. Tackling these ...
A pressing public health issue before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the need for public health interventions to reduce tobacco use is heightened with a strong association between tobacco use, in all forms, with severe COVID-19 outcomes. ...