PHAB Accreditation Impact Infographic Series
This four-part infographic series, developed by ASTHO with support from CDC’s Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CSTLTS), illustrates successes from six state health ...
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2023 Legislative Session Update: Part Two
Iowa,
A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: data privacy and modernization, reproductive health, health equity, strengthening ...
Despite Major Benefits, Flavored Tobacco Regulations Face an Uphill Battle Led by Big Tobacco
Flavored tobacco policy has changed rapidly over the past few months. In April, FDA announced their intention to implement rules prohibiting the sale of menthol e-cigarettes and flavored cigars, ...
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 ...
Healthy People 2030: A National Blueprint for Health Improvement
Healthy People 2030 charts the course for public health over the next decade. In this episode, public health leaders share their perspectives about where state and territorial health agencies ...
Promoting Mental Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World
Blog,
Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and ...
What’s Next for Telehealth: States Try to Make COVID-19 Telehealth Options Permanent
Iowa,
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, temporarily expanding the use of telehealth ...
2022 Legislative Session Update: Part Two
HIV,
PFAS,
The ASTHO State Health Policy team provides brief updates on 5 of the ten state health policy issues to watch in 2022: mental and behavioral health, rural health, e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco ...
Maximizing the Benefit of COVID-19 Therapeutics: Considerations for State Public Health Officials
An issue brief by ASTHO and the Duke University Margolis Center for Health Policy that highlights considerations for state health officials as they look to maximize the benefits of COVID-19 ...
Recommendations for Updating CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines
This ASTHOBrief contains three key recommendations for improving the 2013 CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines.
Health Equity Policy Toolkit
Guam,
This toolkit is designed to support public health leaders in leveraging the policy development process to achieve health equity in their jurisdiction.
Using Lessons from the COVID-19 Response to Inform Telehealth Activities
Health providers have widely used telehealth to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection and to improve access to healthcare services thanks in large part to policy changes and regulations. This ...
Cross-Sector Partnerships to Improve Health and Housing Outcomes: Resource Guide
This report synthesizes partnership, financing, and data-sharing approaches that healthcare, housing providers, and other sectors can undertake to improve health and housing outcomes.
Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic
HIV,
Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.
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 ...
Health Equity and Public Health Department Accreditation
Ohio,
Through the lens of the Public Health Accreditation Board's standards and measures, this report explores innovative programs and policies implemented by health departments in an effort to adopt ...
Strategic Policies Protect Breastfeeding in Workplaces and Schools
Guam,
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 ...
ASTHO Celebrates Women’s History Through the Decades
ASTHO Celebrates Women’s History Through the Decades ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, public health infrastructure, vice president, population health, health science, ...
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.
Youth Suicides and the Mental Health Crisis: What Congress Is Doing
Utah,
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and widely recognized as a crisis, specifically among our youth, a population in which incidences have been rapidly increasing. Fortunately, ...