Addressing Health-Related Social Needs through 1115 Demonstrations
How states are using 1115 waivers to improve health equity for people on Medicaid.
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Updated Rundown of State and Territorial COVID-19 Mask Requirements
Guam,
Ohio,
Several states and territories, as well as many local governments, are going beyond recommendations and requiring individuals to wear face coverings when they are in public settings and spaces (i.e. ...
Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death
There are significant disparities in pregnancy-related outcomes in the United States. Many of these deaths considered preventable, so state and federal policy makers are taking steps to improve ...
State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts
While COVID-19 is still present and ever-changing, public health professionals must also grapple with new challenges such as monkeypox, increasing firearm homicide, and widespread heat waves. In the ...
Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats
Iowa,
While communities transition from emergency response to long-term monitoring and recovery, the federal government and states are taking legislative action to improve emergency preparedness ...
Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP
HIV,
Utah,
PrEP is a powerful tool to reduce new HIV infections; expanding access to PrEP is a priority within the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative. One way to increase access to PrEP is ...
State Approaches to Community Health Worker Certification
Ohio,
This brief examines the ways states can support certification for community health workers.
Supporting Positive Mental Health Through Food Security and Good Nutrition
Blog,
As the conversation about the importance of mental health continues to unfold, health agencies have a critical role to play in supporting positive mental health outcomes through nutrition support and ...
Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System
Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System astho, partnerships between public health and medicaid, healthcare safety net, clinical service providers and ...
Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period
Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, ...
State Legislative Activity Supports Federal Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Initiative
HIV,
Across the nation, public health agencies have mounted herculean efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing a pre-existing HIV epidemic and an opioid crisis that is serving as a source ...
Operationalizing Tobacco Cessation Policy Efforts
In this episode, hear about the policy implications and implementation strategies from the Tobacco Control Network and state public health executive leadership on tobacco cessation efforts.
Jurisdictions Moving Many ASTHO Essential Tobacco Control Policies Forward
Guam,
Iowa,
Over the past several years, states and jurisdictions have continued to implement important policies to reduce tobacco and nicotine use, including increasing tobacco prices, expanding areas deemed ...
As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies
An ASTHO blog article on leave policies to support better work/life balance.
State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
Ohio,
ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for ...
Cross-Agency Approaches to Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment: National Recommendations
Ohio,
This report highlights recommendations for structuring and advancing cross-agency approaches to substance use disorder prevention and treatment.