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ASTHO and PIHOA Praise Approval of Medicaid Funding Fix for U.S. Territories

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ASTHO and PIHOA Praise Approval of Medicaid Funding Fix for U.S. Territories ARLINGTON, VA—This week, Congress approved legislation to extend Medicaid funding for two years for the U.S. territories in their fiscal year 2020 appropriations ...

Sharing Island Stories on Health Equity: Setting the Stage for Equity in the Island Areas

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Guam,

This blog shares key takeaways from the first Island Areas COVID-19 Health Equity Action Institutes.

How the U.S. Virgin Islands is Improving Federal Grants Management

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How the U.S. Virgin Islands is Improving Federal Grants Management astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, grant programs, grant management, overall health, health system, improving health, social ...

Public Health Legislation in Island Areas

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Guam,

Learn about recent public health legislation in the islands areas related to access to nutritional foods, deterring substance use, and promoting healthy aging.

A Blueprint for Establishing a Health Equity or Minority Health Office

A Blueprint for Establishing a Health Equity or Minority Health Office 30:38 minutes Learn how to form and manage an office of health equity or minority health, based on several firsthand experiences. Listen to the podcast episode now. ...

Preparedness and Disability Integration: Lessons Learned and Successes from Guam

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ASTHO and the University of Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS) discuss preparedness, health equity, and disability inclusion. This virtual offering highlights key ...

Building an Island Health Equity Framework for the Future

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Guam,

This blog explains ASTHO’s Islands Health Equity Framework, which outlines a culturally resonant approach to health equity in the island areas.

Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season

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Health agencies play a key role in preparing for and responding to hurricanes and other severe weather events.

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories

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Guam,

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories heart disease, stroke prevention, american heart month, cardiovascular health, chronic disease, pacific territories, environmental infrastructure, disease epidemic, tobacco ...

For Emman Parian, Strong Partnerships Are at the Heart of Public Health

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For Emman Parian, Strong Partnerships Are at the Heart of Public Health Strong Partnerships Are at the Heart of Public Health Anya Groner Learn about Immunization Program Manager Emman Parian's approach to public health success: strong ...

Jurisdictions Using Policy to Address Unique Island Area Health Challenges

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Guam,

ASTHO has several members from the territories and Freely Associated States—jurisdictions with unique challenges, and do not fall under the category of a state or federal district. This post is a brief look at some of the public health ...

What December Means for a Beloved Nutrition Program

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is a targeted public health nutrition program designed to support nutrition and health behaviors that reach low-income families. The program is funded through ...