Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public Health in the Courts
There are a number of court cases playing out across the country that could affect the options state and territorial health officials have to limit the spread of disease and promote health and ...
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Approaching Summer, States Ramping Up Water Protections
As the weather warms, state and territorial health agencies prepare to address a rise in public health risks associated with recreational water activities, such as water-related injury, drowning, ...
Addressing Privacy Concerns of Using Mental Healthcare via Telehealth
Ohio,
Utah,
In an effort to help meet demand, some states and territories have joined interjurisdictional licensing compacts that allow a mental healthcare provider licensed in one state to provide care in ...
Courts Consider Whether State Vaccination Laws Must Include a Religious Exemption
During the 2022 state legislative sessions, at least 20 states considered bills that would require a religious exemption to a vaccine requirement. As state legislatures continue considering vaccine ...
States Using Policy to Remove Barriers to HIV Testing
HIV,
National HIV Testing Day is observed each year on June 27, the goal is to encourage people to get tested and know their HIV status. Recent legislation on this topic speaks to its prioritization and ...
States Take Action to Expand Access to PrEP Through Telehealth
HIV,
Iowa,
Utah,
State and local jurisdictions are developing Ending the HOV Epidemic plans. The EHE initiative has largely focused on four key strategies: Diagnose, Treat, Prevent, and Respond to potential ...
Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations
Guam,
Iowa,
Ohio,
Utah,
The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are ...
2023 Legislative Session Update: Part One
HIV,
PFAS,
Guam,
Utah,
A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: tobacco, HIV, mental health, PFAS, and opioids.
Legislative Action Bridging Public Health and Clinical Healthcare
Iowa,
Three ways policymakers are addressing access to care are through telehealth, safety net and emergency services, and adjusted reimbursement rates to Medicaid-enrolled providers.
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 ...
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. ...
COVID-19 and Beyond: Improving Youth Mental Health Outcomes and Disparities
Utah,
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that ...
How States Are Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Racism
An increasing body of research finds racism can have a significant impact across one’s lifespan. Research shows that persistent exposure to racial discrimination may result in premature aging, poor ...
How States are Preparing for Opioid Settlement Funds
Ohio,
The opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of thousands across the United States and has cost the economy billions in health care, mortality, and criminal justice costs. In 2018, it’s estimated ...
State Legislation to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis and Address Institutional Racism
The movement to address racism through policy change in the U.S. is receiving significant political support at every level of government. Government institutions are acknowledging the systemic ...
Increasing Naloxone Accessibility to Prevent Opioid Overdoses
With data showing the number of the opioid overdose deaths escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, continues to be an important ...
Shifting Legal Landscape of Public Health and Places of Worship
Ohio,
Utah,
Reconciling the tension between public health and civil liberties is one of the most significant challenges of public health law and ethics. The Supreme Court of the United States historically upheld ...
States Consider Expanding Scope of Flu Vaccine Policies
The 2019-2020 flu season had approximately 5 million fewer illnesses than the previous year. Thanks to COVID-19 mitigation efforts like social distancing and increased handwashing—coupled with a ...
State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides
Ohio,
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced ...
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 ...