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On March 27, 2020, ASTHO and several partner organization released a statement applauding Congress for its commitment to public health data modernization in the CARES Act.

On Feb. 3, 2020, Nathaniel Smith, MD, MPH, ASTHO president and secretary of health for Arkansas, released a statement in response to new CDC data, indicating that life expectancy in the U.S. rose for the first time in four years.

ASTHO, NACCHO, and NCSD warn of rising tide of STDs threatening millions of American lives

Health Officials Combat Nation’s Maternal Mortality Rates ARLINGTON, VA—State and territorial health officials are assessing maternal care programs within their states to address the rise in maternal deaths across the nation. According to ...

ASTHO Urges Broad Tobacco Control Policies to Stop Youth E-Cigarette Use ARLINGTON, VA—New CDC data finds that more high school and middle school students are using tobacco products and that e-cigarettes, such as JUUL, are largely to ...

Health Officials Alarmed by Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates, Country Could Face Scenario Like Europe's Measles Outbreak ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is concerned about the latest ...

ASTHO Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Opioid Efforts ARLINGTON, VA—One year ago, the Trump administration declared the nation’s opioid crisis a public health emergency, garnering attention and additional resources to combat ...

Michigan Court Decision on Health Official's Case is Bad for Public Health ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, CEO of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), issued the following statement today in response to a ...

State and Territorial Health Officials Respond to New CDC Report That Finds Zika Infection During Any Trimester Can Lead to Severe Birth Defects ARLINGTON, VA—In response to a new CDC report on the impact the Zika virus may have ...

State Public Health Leaders Urged to Increase Efforts to Prevent Injuries ARLINGTON, VA—State public health leaders responded to a new “The State of Safety” report released by the National Safety Council today showing that every state has ...

State and Territorial Health Officials Gather in Washington, D.C. to Make the Case for Prevention and Public Health Programs WASHINGTON, DC—State and territorial health officials from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. this ...

State Health Officials, Medical Experts, and Safety Advocates Call on FDA to Seek Removal of Ultra-High Dosage Opioids ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), together with the Physicians for ...

ASTHO Statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, executive director of ASTHO, issued the following statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. “Yesterday, Congress sent a clear ...

Senate Discussion Draft Eliminates Important Public Health Programs; Pushes Costs to States ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, executive director of ASTHO, issued the following statement today on the Senate’s discussion draft of the healthcare ...

State and Territorial Health Officials Applaud Surgeon General’s First Ever Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) commends U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy ...

State and Territorial Health Officials Gather in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Public Health Funding ARLINGTON, VA—State and territorial health officials from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. this week to urge Congress ...

Statement from ASTHO CEO Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, on CDC Headquarters Attack ASTHO CEO Statement on CDC Headquarters Attack ASTHO CEO Joseph M. Kanter, MD, MPH, issues a statement on behalf of the organization following the attack on CDC ...

ASTHO Statement on FDA’s Announcement to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes ARLINGTON, VA—ASTHO’s chief medical officer, Marcus Plescia, issued the following statement on FDA’s announcement to reduce nicotine in cigarettes:  “We are ...

The Senate released its version of the FY25 LHHS appropriation bill on August 1, 2024, with significant changes in proposed public health funding than the House's proposed bill.

Summary of FY24 House Appropriations Bill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, global health, ending the hiv epidemic, fy24 lhhs appropriation bill, substance abuse and mental health services administration, ...