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Video Series: Breaking Barriers to Help People Living With Disabilities Get Vaccinated
Each video in this series focuses on a unique topic and features stories from ASTHO’s disability and preparedness specialists in the field. The videos demonstrate how they work to ensure information, ...
Public Health Groups Invest in National Evaluation of Social Determinants of Health
On Feb. 10, 2021 ASTHO and NACCHO announced the selection of 42 community multi-sector partnerships/coalitions across the country to receive over $2 million as a part of the Improving Social ...
ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements
On October 31, 2023 ASTHO announced the approval of one new and four updated health policy statements.
Forensic Pathologist Shortages: Context and Considerations for State Public Health Agencies
The opioid epidemic has exacerbated the shortage of board-certified forensic pathologists, presenting a major workforce challenge for public health systems.
New Framework Helps Public Health Leaders Navigate Suicide, Mental Health
On Oct. 4, 2023, ASTHO, CDC, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and Mental Health America released a framework for public health leaders with effective strategies to improve mental health and ...
Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis According to recent data from CDC, poor mental health symptoms and suicidal ideation are on the rise for high ...
ASTHO Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Promoting Well-Being Across Lifespan
On May 8, 2023, ASTHO announced the organization's recognition as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
ASTHO Statement on Biden Administration Designating Fentanyl Combined with Xylazine as an Emerging Threat to the United States
On April 12, 2023, ASTHO released a statement applauding the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s announcement designating fentanyl adulterated or associated with xylazine as an emerging drug ...
ASTHO Applauds Administration's Commitment to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
ASTHO Applauds Administration's Commitment to Combat the Opioid Epidemic ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, executive director of ASTHO, issued the following response to HHS Secretary Tom Price’s ...
ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Commit to Supporting State Injury and Violence Prevention Programs
ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Commit to Supporting State Injury and Violence Prevention Programs ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials supports the just-released ...
State and Territorial Health Leaders Praise Surgeon General’s Report on E-Cigarettes
State and Territorial Health Leaders Praise Surgeon General’s Report on E-Cigarettes ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) praises U.S. Surgeon General Vivek ...
ASTHO and PIHOA Praise Approval of Medicaid Funding Fix for U.S. Territories
ASTHO and PIHOA Praise Approval of Medicaid Funding Fix for U.S. Territories ARLINGTON, VA—This week, Congress approved legislation to extend Medicaid funding for two years for the U.S. territories ...
Health Officials Seek to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
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 ...
Connecticut Health Official Renée Coleman-Mitchell Testifies on Vaping Illnesses
Connecticut Health Official Renée Coleman-Mitchell Testifies on Vaping Illnesses ARLINGTON, VA—Renée Coleman-Mitchell, MPH, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, ...
Public Health Leaders Applaud U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-Cigarette Use
Public Health Leaders Applaud U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-Cigarette Use ARLINGTON, VA—State and territorial health leaders applaud the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General for issuing today’s ...
State and Territorial Health Officials Join White House Opioid Conference
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, ...
ASTHO Launches National Campaign to Support Healthy Communities, Aligning with NACCHO and the U.S. Surgeon General
ASTHO Launches National Campaign to Support Healthy Communities, Aligning with NACCHO and the U.S. Surgeon General ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) ...
ASTHO Statement on Rise in National Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates
STIs,
ASTHO Statement on Rise in National Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, CEO of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), issued the following ...
Health Officials Seek Sustained Investments to Protect Moms and Babies
Health Officials Seek Sustained Investments to Protect Moms and Babies ARLINGTON, VA—Health officials say a new CDC study on Zika-associated birth defects is a stark reminder that emerging infectious ...