On March 2, 2022, ASTHO's CEO Michael Fraser praised President Biden's National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.
On Aug. 14, 2020 ASTHO released a statement celebrating the 85th anniversary of Title V—the Social Security Act.
ASTHO President States Third Year of Declining Life Expectancy is a “Wake-Up Call” ARLINGTON, VA—Suicides and drug overdoses caused life expectancy in the United States to fall again in 2017. In what is the longest downward trend since ...
On March 13, 2020, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser released a statement applauding President Trump's emergency declaration.
ASTHO Urges Increased Investment to Address Growing Obesity Epidemic ARLINGTON, VA—Obesity rates in the United States are on the rise, according to new reports from CDC and Trust for America’s Health. The number of states ...
Congress released FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
On June 26, 2024, the House Labor Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS) appropriations subcommittee released its version of the FY25 LHHS appropriations bill.
Summary of FY24 Senate LHHS Appropriations Bill maternal and child health, substance use prevention, essential health care programs, mental health, healthcare access, human services, labor health, community health centers, capitol hill, ...
As July 4, 2020 approaches, physicians and health officials across the country are urging Americans to practice social distancing, wear masks, and generally remember to follow COVID-safe procedures to help stem the spread of the virus.
On April 3, 2020, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser issued a statement emphasizing the importance of using face coverings as a potential intervention to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
State and Territorial Health Leaders Applaud Bipartisan Work to Pass an FY20 Appropriations and Extenders Bill ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, chief executive officer of ASTHO, issued the following statement applauding the bipartisan and ...
Health Officials Seek to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences ARLINGTON, VA—At least five of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), according to a new report released yesterday by the ...
Current Measles Outbreaks Should Alarm Every American and Highlight the Critical Importance of Vaccination Programs ARLINGTON, VA—John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH, secretary of health at the Washington State Department of Health and immediate past ...
ASTHO Statement on Public Notification of Legionella Outbreaks ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) issued the following statement today regarding the role of public health officials in notifying ...
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 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.
State and Territorial Health Officials Join White House Opioid Conference ARLINGTON, VA—Today, nearly two dozen state and territorial health officials participated in a meeting at the White House, “Best Practices in Combatting the Opioid ...
ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Respond to Rising Injury Deaths Among Children and Adolescents ARLINGTON, VA—Today, CDC released a report showing that injuries, suicides, and homicides are leading to more deaths among children and ...
ASTHO Statement on Media Reports Regarding “Banned Words” at CDC ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, executive director of ASTHO, issued the following statement on recent media reports regarding “banned words” at CDC: “It is critical that public ...
New Opioid Reports Support ASTHO Call for Increased Investment in Prevention ARLINGTON, VA—Two reports released this week highlight the continued need for additional resources to combat the national opioid epidemic. A ...