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ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements

News,

On October 31, 2023 ASTHO announced the approval of one new and four updated health policy statements.

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

STIs,

When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive health care services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and infection protection for clinical staff, and ...

Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period

Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes.

Current Trends in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

STIs,
HIV,

States are pioneering strategies to improve access to sexual and reproductive education and healthcare for adolescents.

Leveraging the SPACECAT: An Island Areas Resource

ACEs,

This ASTHOReport provides an overview of the SPACECAT regional data for island areas, paired with foundational first steps to improve capacity in key opportunities for growth.

Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report

Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report ASTHO Staff, King County Staff, University of Washington Staff Washington state provides an excellent model for integrating Medicaid data to address tobacco use. ...

Supporting Incarcerated People’s Recovery: Linkage to Care Policies for People Entering and Exiting Incarceration with Substance Use Disorder

Supporting Incarcerated People’s Recovery: Linkage to Care Policies for People Entering and Exiting Incarceration with Substance Use Disorder Linkage to Care Policies for Incarcerated People with SUD Explore linkage to care policies for ...

Leveraging the HHS emPOWER Program to Enhance Power Outage Planning

The emPOWER program provides federal data, mapping, and artificial intelligence tools, as well as training and resources, to help communities nationwide protect the health of at-risk Medicare beneficiaries who live independently and rely ...

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Blog,
ACEs,
Utah,

During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.

Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care

Blog,

Learn how state health and transportation agencies are partnering to improve physical access to healthcare.

Preventing Firearm Injury and Death with Safe and Secure Storage Policies

Blog,
Ohio,

State efforts to reduce firearm injury and death with safe storage policies.

Braiding and Layering Funding for Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention

ACEs,

In recent years, states and territories have started looking at braiding and layering funding streams as a way to leverage existing resources to achieve population-level impact. Adverse childhood experiences is one area that lends itself ...