Susan Ramsay describes what she has learned over the course of her career, what it takes to implement effective PM/QI initiatives, and how public health leaders can enhance their impact in this field.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, M. Norman Oliver of Virginia discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
Sally Davis, director of UNM-PRC, discusses engaging rural communities, implementing evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and successfully adapting physical activity programs in other settings.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Alexander Billioux of Louisiana discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
ASTHO sat down with Rich Hamburg to discuss Safe States Alliance’s reinvigorated mission to strengthen the practice of injury and violence prevention, and opportunities for public health leaders to raise awareness around these important ...
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Rachel Levine of Pennsylvania discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
State health agencies have a long history of using evidence-based public health approaches to increase colorectal cancer screening rates and partnering with health systems and other national organizations to reduce major risk factors.
News Releases and Statements News releases houses press releases and statements on recent public health issues. ASTHO can connect the press to state and territorial health officials for stories related to public health. List Block - Latest ...
On Dec. 14, 2021, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser released a statement with Claire Hannan and Brent Ewig, reflecting on the year since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered.
On Dec. 14, 2021, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser released a statement reminding Americans that as we all enjoy the holiday season, it is important that we work together to manage our individual risk, reduce transmission, and preserve hospital ...
On May 13, 2021, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser issued a strong statement of support for the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes a large investment in public heath.
On April 29, 2021, ASTHO and its members announced support for FDA actions in advancing two tobacco product standards rulemaking processes to remove menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and removing all flavors including ...
On March 18, 2021, ASTHO announced the election of its new president, Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Anne Zink, MD, chief medical officer for the Alaska Department of Health and ...
On Feb. 10, 2021 ASTHO and NACCHO announced the selection of 42 community multi-sector partnerships/coalitions across the country to receive over $2 million as a part of the Improving Social Determinants of Health–Getting Further Faster ...
On Jan. 19, 2021, ASTHO released a statement commending President-Elect Joe Biden's nomination of Rachel Levine, MD, to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
On Nov. 30, 2022, ASTHO, NNPHI, and PHAB released a joint statement announcing the receipt of CDC funds as part of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program.
On Sept. 28, 2022 ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser, PhD, attended the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, a unique convening of advocates, lawmakers, and experts to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and ...
On July 27, 2022, Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, joined ASTHO as a senior executive consultant. Alexander-Scott is a former Rhode Island Department of Health Director and former ASTHO President, she will support states and territories ...
On July 27, 2022, public health leaders will convene to advance health equity and address structural racism at ASTHO's Health Equity Summit.