The COVID-19 pandemic has exasperated challenges around access to nutritious and affordable foods. In response, the federal government has taken action to increase funding and access to programs to strengthen food security.
The rise of seriously ill COVID-19 patients is a reminder of the primary role that public health departments play in responding to any outbreak: preventing community-wide transmission of disease.
The refrain from the popular Police song “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” takes on new meaning in the current era of COVID-19 infection and control. Remember to isolate, quarantine, and social distance.
Interview with Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Rachel Levine about how the commonwealth is working to increase access to healthcare in rural communities by working across agencies to support rural hospitals.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Jill Hunsaker Ryan of Colorado discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
For more than a decade, rural hospitals have been closing (or are in danger of closure) at an alarming rate. As a result, states have used a variety of measures to address and prevent rural hospital closures, including tax incentives, ...
For many Americans, access to dental care remains out of reach, but there are a number of states pursuing strategies to improve access and oral health outcomes, such as primary care and dental care integration, workforce innovations, and ...
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lisa Piercey of Tennessee discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Thomas Dobbs of Mississippi discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
Scott Becker, executive director of APHL, discusses initiatives and collaborations to help improve newborn screening, as well as the work ASTHO is doing to promote this vital work among state and territorial public health leaders.
ASTHO interview with Este Geraghty to learn more about Esri, GIS mapping, and why this powerful tool should a part of every public health tool set.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lilian Peake of South Carolina discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
Telehealth is a growing innovation, for rural and underserved areas in particular, telehealth can reduce transportation barriers and address workforce shortages.
Workplace connections boost employee well-being, reduce burnout, and improve feelings of belonging.
Lessons from previous emergencies, like Zika, can help states create an effective response plan for future emergencies and protect maternal and child health.
Braiding and layering funding allows state health departments to leverage diverse fundings sources and amplify their impact. Learn more about this strategy and its importance.
Tobacco Control Programs Use Business Process Mapping to Strengthen Workforce tobacco control programs, preventable disease, tobacco industry, diverse workforce, grants management, mapping workshops, technological support, united states, ...
Health Agencies Keeping Cottage Foods Safe Heather Tomlinson Rows of homemade jams at the local farmer’s market and a neighbor’s birthday cake on social media have something in common: they are both cottage (or homestead) food products. ...