Sandra Powell, deputy director of Rhode Island Department of Health, how her department was able to increase the number of permanent positions to meet critical public health needs.
As the overdose epidemic continues, it is imperative for the medicolegal death investigative community to understand the importance of continuous training and the role that accurate death ...
Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, social determinants of health, centers for ...
Public health officials have a significant opportunity to provide leadership on the issue of Long COVID, through their own authorities, and by capitalizing on their influence in the public health and ...
The Louisiana Department of Health HAI/AR program highlights the current landscape of HAI/AR programs, the benefits of having leadership dedicated to the HAI/AR program mission and priorities, and ...
Accompanying an infusion of federal funding, states are considering several policy changes to strengthen the public health workforce and address challenges within the health care workforce.
An ASTHO blog article about how to communicate with care to staff about telework policies with the shift of the pandemic.
Five great reasons to attend ASTHO's 2023 Health Equity Summit.
Data modernization improves public health response to emerging health threats and can help address health inequities in the U.S.
Prioritize the mental health and well-being of public health workers who face stress and burnout due to their work; read about practical strategies for improving workplace wellness and the impact of ...
Utilizing diverse perspectives allows for public health leaders to better serve their communities through leadership development.
Raising awareness about superbugs and promoting a health equity approach to combat them.
Learn effective leadership strategies to positively impact workplace culture and staff well-being.
Empowering Community Health Workers to Advance Health Equity ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, community health workers, health equity, covid-19, health inequities, public ...
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 ...
In addition to the countless hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, many public health workers are also grappling with how to repay outstanding federal loans. In response, the U.S. Department of ...
It has never been more important for public health to better understand the disability community and quickly build skills and resources to better serve them, which makes it critical to include more ...
When rural hospitals close, it increases the distance people must travel for essential healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and magnified the factors leading to rural hospital ...
As we head into Memorial Day weekend and honor the members of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and its freedoms, it is also important for us to give thanks to ...
This blog from ASTHO’s PH-HERO team touches on the importance of trauma-responsive leadership in the public health workforce.