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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Improving Financial Access to Maternal and Infant Care in Rural Areas
This ASTHOBrief addresses the financial challenges facing pregnant people in rural areas.
Collaborative Policymaking to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences in Minnesota
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Minnesota's Healthy Start Act is an example of the power of cross-sector collaboration to prevent adverse childhood experiences.
Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable
Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, access to health care, centers for disease control, syndromic ...
New Mexico Implements and Expands Physical Activity Programs in Rural Communities
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Sally Davis, director of UNM-PRC, discusses engaging rural communities, implementing evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and successfully adapting physical activity programs in other ...
An American Public Health Physician in Honduras
ASTHO's Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge reflects on the state of public health in Honduras, after a recent trip with her medical students.
Increasing Access to Breastfeeding Resources for Mothers Who Are Incarcerated
Breastfeeding is a shared priority across the nation, and should accommodate mothers who are incarcerated.
Celebrating Black HER-STORY
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Celebrating Black HER-STORY astho, association of state and territorial health officials, black history month, her stories, black history, african american women, president gerald ford, american life ...
Hearing the Hill
Hearing the Hill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, opioid crisis, covid-19 funds, public health, public health data and workforce, american rescue plan, promoting health, ...
Top Five Reasons to Join ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit
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Five great reasons to attend ASTHO's 2023 Health Equity Summit.
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories
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Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories heart disease, stroke prevention, american heart month, cardiovascular health, chronic disease, pacific territories, environmental ...
Cross Sector Collaborations: Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships
These states are connecting public health and transportation to improve access to healthcare—learn how in this report.
Stroads? Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Stroads
Public health policies that support healthy transportation options for nonmotorists.
Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024
ASTHO compiled a list of informative and inspirational public health podcasts to listen to in 2024.
Breaking The Mold: How DEI Builds Successful Public Health Leaders
Utilizing diverse perspectives allows for public health leaders to better serve their communities through leadership development.
Beating Superbugs Together with a Health Equity Approach
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Raising awareness about superbugs and promoting a health equity approach to combat them.
Island Areas Public Health Policies in 2024
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Reviewing 2024 public health legislative actions in Island Areas.
Factoring Housing Into Federal and State Policies to Improve Community Health
Housing and overall neighborhood conditions significantly influence a community’s health. Housing quality, stability, and affordability also directly impact an individual’s opportunity and ability to ...
The Historic Opportunity COVID-19 Presents to Address Health Equity
The disparities experienced during the COVID pandemic have brought a national focus to health equity in our nation. The attention and resources currently being provided to help address health ...
Public Health Thank You Day: Thoughts From ASTHO Leadership
Every year on Nov. 22, ASTHO—and countless other agencies and organizations worldwide—take a moment to acknowledge the public health workforce on Public Health Thank You Day. Like so many other days ...