Breastfeeding is a key protective factor against infant and toddler nutrition insecurity and is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it adapts to each child’s unique nutritional needs.
This interview is part of ASTHO’s Leadership Trailblazers series, which shares outstanding public health leaders’ inspirations, motivations, and accomplishments. This post features Mark Levine, MD, commissioner of the Vermont Department of ...
As we work to close the chasm on racial differences in health outcomes and improve health for all, it is important to pause and take inventory of more than 400 years of policies, practices, and events that created an unlevel playing ground ...
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.
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Learn more about the island jurisdictions that are represented in ASTHO's membership, each of which has its own unique context, history, and needs.
The federal legislative priorities listed in this document reflect the most pressing needs of ASTHO's members in 2023: state and territorial health officials.
Analysis: President Biden’s FY24 Budget Proposal On March 9, the White House released President Biden’s FY24 budget proposal, which outlines the Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. As a reminder, Congress has ...
A letter from ASTHO CEO, Michael Fraser, PhD, about the organization's annual legislative prospectus series.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding environmental health. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
Past Events TechXpo 2022 The 2022 Public Health TechXpo occurred on May 10-11, 2022 and convened public health leaders and experts from across the technology, professional services, financial, workforce, and related sectors. This ...
A curated collection of resources to address moral injury, burnout, resilience, and retention for public health agency leaders, supervisors, and team members. From ASTHO's Public Health - Hope, Equity, Resilience, and Opportunity ...
Mental Health America offers a seal to acknowledge an agency's commitment to mental health in the workplace.
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This webinar details the importance of public health messaging, social media, outreach and engagement, and data; provides tips and advice for creating new or updating existing crisis communications plans; and shares information on tools ...
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ASTHO conducted focus groups to examine overdose-related issues and identify potential engagement opportunities for public health and public safety around overdose prevention. This brief outlines key takeaways and is designed to serve as a ...