Transportation, a Destination in Itself
Access to quality and reliable transportation is an indispensable aspect of American life. But for too many, social and economic conditions stand in the way. How do residents of Elk County, ...
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: State Considerations for 2021
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) has become more prevalent in the United States, with the hospitalization rate increasing from 2.9 to 7.3 hospitalizations per 1,000 newborn births between 2009 and ...
A Not-So-Sleepy Summer: Q&A with ASTHO Federal Government Affairs
The ASTHO Federal Government Affairs team answers questions about the work Congress has done for public health so far in 2022.
Stronger Together: ASTHO and NACCHO Team Up for Public Health Advocacy
Government affairs officers from ASTHO and NACCHO discuss approaching public health advocacy as a coalition and the upcoming 2020 Hill Day.
Getting to Work: ASTHO’s Federal Policy Priorities in 2020
ASTHO has its Federal Legislative Agenda priorities set for 2020.
How Health Officials Can Build Relationships with Members of Congress
A guide for health officials relationships with members of congress.
Strategic Policies Protect Breastfeeding in Workplaces and Schools
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Utah,
Families who wish to breastfeed in the United States often face barriers in workplace and school settings. To address these disparities, federal, state, and territorial governments are adopting ...
Reflecting and Looking Ahead: Federal Health Policy in 2019 and Beyond
As 2019 comes to a close, it is important to reflect back on the numerous public health accomplishments and acknowledge the ongoing challenges we can expect to face in 2020.
The New Frontier of Digital Proximity Tracing
The New Frontier of Digital Proximity Tracing Association of state and territorial health officials, astho, public health, covid-19, contact tracing, case investigation, public health surveillance, ...
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, opioid crisis, congressional priorities, ...
What You Need to Know About Federal Emergency Supplemental Funding for COVID-19
To prepare and respond to COVID-19, Congress and the administration approved three emergency supplemental bills for the federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governmental agencies. This post ...
Congressional Efforts to Bolster Contact Tracing Workforce
As the response to COVID-19 transitions from response to recovery, advocacy efforts continue to intensify on Capitol Hill, to help shape negotiations on the fifth emergency supplemental package.
How States are Bolstering a Contact Tracing Workforce
To help break the chain of COVID-19 infections, state and local health departments are conducting disease investigations and contact tracing, core tools of public health practice used to combat the ...
The Midterm Elections’ Effect on Public Health
Discussing midterm election effects on public health policy and committees.
Changes to School Nutrition Programs Helping Curb Pandemic-Related Impacts
The National School Lunch Program, a federally-assisted meal program run by USDA, has provided millions of children with nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches each school day.
Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Communities
Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.
Early Brain Development: A Keystone for Health Equity
State and territorial health departments, federal agencies, and other national partner organizations are increasingly taking steps to support healthy brain development at the earliest stages of life.
Evidence-Based Home Visiting Models Promote Early Brain Development in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
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One way states and territories can address ACEs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities is by adopting evidence-based home visiting programs that reflect the specific cultural values of the ...
Courts Considering Challenges to States Blocking School Mask Requirements
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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 ...
The Shifting Legal Landscape of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
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 ...