ASTHO placed 14 disability and preparedness specialists in health agencies to support inclusivity of people living with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this brief, three of these specialists share their experiences ...
This infographic outlines recommendations for how PQCs can promote breastfeeding through quality improvement strategies, and includes examples of three state PQCs that have improved policies, procedures, and practices to better support ...
Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response About The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is a multidisciplinary collaboration of national associations and federal agencies working together since 2006 to improve ...
This self-paced online training module was developed to address the short- and long-term health effects of climate change on vector-borne disease (VBD) transmission and infection patterns. The goal of this training is to provide geographic ...
Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a public health emergency by United States authorities in January 2020, ASTHO has been working with our members, federal agencies, and association partners to ensure state ...
This online repository is a collection of resources, products, and event recordings that health officials can use to enhance communication efforts during a public health emergency.
State health agencies are critical in building important partnerships to address antimicrobial resistance and in implementing stewardship activities across the continuum of care.
ASTHO works to raise awareness about STI issues and needs, reduce stigma, establish and strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and promote infrastructure at the state level.
Explore these resources dedicated to preventing and addressing the spread of syphilis, particularly among mothers and infants.
This article reflects on societal workplace shifts and the necessity of adaptability in workplace policies, culture, and training/education.
A short blog describing ways to support employees during uncertain times.
A Chief Executive blog describing microinteractions and their effect on workplace culture and engagement with leadership.
This article discusses how to communicate and facilitate decision-making across different levels in a hybrid work environment.
An article by Deloitte points to bright spots and ways that agencies—and workers—can recover from budget cuts and the effects of the pandemic.
This article from Michigan State University speaks to psychological safety and its tie to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This article covers 3 key factors of belonging at work: employees feeling valued, included & connected, & comfortable sharing their opinions.
This report calls for investment in the recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive governmental public health workforce.
This article outlines the data surrounding attrition rates related to mandated return to office policies and employees’ views on the matter.
This blog post explores the impact of mpox, state health agency response, and the way forward.
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