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Factoring Housing Into Federal and State Policies to Improve Community Health

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Funding,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
State Health Policy,
Anna Bartels,
Health Care Access

Housing and overall neighborhood conditions significantly influence a community’s health. Housing quality, stability, and affordability also directly impact an individual’s opportunity and ability to be healthy. There are several policies ...

Pharmacies Are Critical to Pandemic Planning, Not Just Response

Preparedness,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID and Community Mitigation,
Population Health and Prevention,
Pandemics,
Immunization,
Vaccine Distribution,
Leadership and Workforce Development,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Blog,
Partnership,
Influenza,
Public Health Workforce,
Pennsylvania,
Joanne Roth

Pharmacies have long been instrumental partners in providing lifesaving vaccines nationwide. As state and territorial health officials evaluate their COVID-19 response, planners must include input from the pharmacy community when ...

COVID-19 and Beyond: Improving Youth Mental Health Outcomes and Disparities

Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Mental Health,
COVID and Special Populations,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Suicide Prevention,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
At-Risk Populations,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Ioana Ungureanu,
Communications,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
LGBTQ+,
Race and Public Health,
Health Care Access,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
Arkansas,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Indiana,
Nevada,
New Jersey,
New York,
Oklahoma,
Utah,
Washington,
Policy,
State Health Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that include increased anxiety, depression, ...

Stronger Together: Six Strategies to Enhance Your State’s Suicide Prevention Infrastructure

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Mental Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Suicide Prevention,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
At-Risk Populations,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Indiana,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota,
Nevada,
Ohio,
Utah,
Partnership,
Julia Wunder,
Julie Ebin,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of continued mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we address the physical effects of COVID-19 through social distancing, mask ...

Building More Equitable Health, Housing and Human Services Systems Post-Pandemic

Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
COVID Resilience,
COVID Recovery,
Bouce Forward,
Population Health and Prevention,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Race and Public Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Blog,
Frank Alexander,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Health Care Access

All too often, work in health, housing, and human services systems is siloed. However, when you move upstream and work together, these industries can address the root causes of health and social issues. If we continue to operate our ...

Infant Mental Health Policies Critical for Long-Term Well-Being

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Infant and Child Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Youth Mental Health,
Alaska,
Hawaii,
Maryland,
Rhode Island,
Maria Gabriela Ruiz

Federal and state legislation can play a role in promoting positive infant mental health by providing funding and policies that support early intervention, caregiver assistance, and the creation of nurturing environments conducive to their ...

Voters Decide on Health-Related Ballot Proposals

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Tobacco Control,
Substance Misuse,
Arizona,
Colorado,
Washington, D.C.,
Mississippi,
Montana,
New Jersey,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
South Dakota,
Andy Baker-White

In the November 2020 election, voters in several states cast their ballots on proposals related to the use of legal and illicit drugs. These ballot proposals influence key public health issues such as tobacco control, substance use ...

The Intersection of Health and Housing: CMS’s Potential Medicaid Investments

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Health Care Access,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
Health in All Policies,
Health Equity,
Social Determinants of Health,
North Carolina,
Oregon,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy

Emerging evidence indicates that affordable, safe, and stable housing directly impacts an individual’s health and well-being, emphasizing the importance of designing Medicaid benefits packages that incorporate the social determinants of ...

State Legislation Encourages Healthy Food Choices

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
California,
Colorado,
Delaware,
Hawaii,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Environmental Health,
Food and Water Safety,
Population Health and Prevention,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement

Policymakers all over the country have used legislation about farmers markets and sugar-sweetened beverages to help curb many of the negative impacts of food environments.

Oklahoma Partners Collaborate with Tribes on Tobacco Cessation

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Partnership,
Health Equity,
Tribal Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Tobacco Control,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Health Care Access,
Primary Care and Public Health,
Oklahoma,
Christin Kirchenbauer,
Ramya Dronamraju,
Talyah Sands Leavitt

The he OSDH Tribal Cessation Workgroup is the result of a partnership between the Chickasaw Nation and the Oklahoma State Health Department, the goal is to advance tobacco cessation efforts.

Likely Public Health Legislative Trends for 2025

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Public Health Workforce,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Substance Misuse,
Opioids,
Overdose Prevention,
Infectious Disease,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Data Modernization,
Maggie Davis

Likely Public Health Legislative Trends for 2025 Prospective Public Health Legislative Trends for 2025 Maggie Davis Get an inside look at prospective public health legislative trends for 2025, based on ASTHO's legislative tracking ...

Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Health Care Access for Rural Communities

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Health Equity,
Rural Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Special Populations,
COVID and Telehealth,
Health Care Access,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
Telehealth,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Indiana,
Missouri,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
Vermont,
Ashley Cram,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs

Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of health care providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.

The Shifting Legal Landscape of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID Vaccine,
COVID and Law/Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
Immunization,
Vaccine Distribution,
Preparedness,
Maggie Davis,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Disability Inclusion

As governments and private entities adopt COVID-19 vaccine protocols to protect health and safety, legal challenges are mounting. In some states, policymakers have proactively attempted to limit or prohibit adopting COVID-19 vaccine ...

Courts Considering Challenges to States Blocking School Mask Requirements

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Health Equity,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Community Mitigation,
COVID and Law/Policy,
COVID Vaccine,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
Immunization,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Maggie Davis,
Education,
COVID and Special Populations,
Iowa,
South Carolina,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Florida,
Arkansas,
Arizona,
Oklahoma,
Disability Inclusion,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Infant and Child Health

Recent state laws and governor emergency orders prohibiting universal school mask protocols are complicating the implementation of CDC’s evidence-based guidance for COVID-19 mitigation measures for in-person school. Ten states have enacted ...

States Consider Role of COVID-19 Vaccination for School Enrollment

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Law/Policy,
COVID and Special Populations,
COVID Vaccine,
COVID and Community Mitigation,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Education,
Health Equity,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Immunization,
Vaccine Distribution,
Vaccine Hesitancy,
Andy Baker-White,
Lauren Ewing,
Maggie Davis,
Public Health Law,
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arkansas,
Iowa,
Massachusetts,
New Jersey,
New York,
Ohio,
Tennessee,
Utah,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin,
Infant and Child Health

This week might have marked the beginning of summer, but many policymakers and health officials have their eye on the upcoming school year and what that might mean in terms of getting students vaccinated against COVID-19. According to a ...

Advancing State Maternal and Child Health Policymaking Through Boundary Spanning Leadership

Blog,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Leadership and Workforce Development,
Leadership Development,
Boundary Spanning Leadership,
Missouri,
Maria Gabriela Ruiz,
Ramya Dronamraju

Advancing State Maternal and Child Health Policymaking Through Boundary Spanning Leadership ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, state policy, maternal and child health policy, maternal and child health, maternal ...

Overdose Prevention Policy Considerations: A Policy Playbook for State and Territorial Health Officials and Agencies

Report,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Substance Misuse,
Overdose Prevention,
Victoria Pless,
Kayley Humm,
Kaela Hurd

Overdose Prevention Policy Considerations: A Policy Playbook for State and Territorial Health Officials and Agencies overdose prevention, drug checking equipment, syringe services, health equity, reducing stigma, discriminatory policies, ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Social Determinants of Health,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Illinois,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oregon,
Rhode Island,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Vermont,
Virginia,
Washington,
Washington, D.C.,
Youth Mental Health,
LGBTQ+,
Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...