Legislative Prospectus: Health Equity
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding health equity. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
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Medicaid and the Social Determinants of Health
Medicaid is a publicly-funded health insurance program that currently covers 74 million people in the United States. Opportunities exist through Medicaid to address the social determinants of health. ...
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 ...
Building More Equitable Health, Housing and Human Services Systems Post-Pandemic
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ACEs,
All too often, work in health, housing, and human services systems is siloed. However, when you move upstream and work together, these industries can address the root causes of health and social ...
Stronger Together: Six Strategies to Enhance Your State’s Suicide Prevention Infrastructure
Ohio,
Utah,
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of continued mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we address the physical effects of ...
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs through 1115 Demonstrations
How states are using 1115 waivers to improve health equity for people on Medicaid.
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 ...
The Health Equity Divide: Chronic Disease and COVID-19
People with chronic diseases have suffered the most during the pandemic both in rates of COVID-19 mortality and morbidity, and the health disparities that exist in those with chronic disease and poor ...
Harnessing the Power of Rural: Expanding Access to Telehealth
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day this year, we are reminded of how important telehealth can be for public health and healthcare. Telehealth can minimize challenges faced by rural patients ...
Health Equity Approaches to Preventing Heart Disease and Strokes
Ohio,
This episode emphasizes the importance of addressing heart disease and stroke prevention through approaches that center on health equity, including systems-level changes, quality improvement, and ...
Building Healthy and Resilient Communities Across America
This episode highlights ASTHO’s President’s Challenge, “Building Health and Resilient Communities,” which is a multi-year campaign that calls on state, territorial, local, and tribal health officials ...
Examining the Americans With Disabilities Act in Emergency Responses
On Dec. 3, the International Day of People with Disabilities commemorates disability rights and brings awareness to essential issues for those with disabilities by promoting the “well-being of ...
The Role of Public Health in Reducing Suicide Risk During COVID-19
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COVID-19 has elevated our nation’s stress level. When not managed properly (or without any buffers like social support) stress is associated with increased depression and anxiety. Because COVID-19 ...
States Seek to Protect the Workers Who Feed America
Ohio,
Responsible for planting, growing, harvesting, processing, and preparing the food we eat, agricultural workers are essential workers during the COVID-19 response to keep the U.S. food supply chain ...
Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Supportive Housing
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the intersections of social determinants of health, such as transportation, education, and housing, and their impact on the health of individuals and ...
Promoting Mental Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World
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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 ...
STD Awareness Month Highlights a Rise in Rates for Sixth Straight Year
HIV,
Blog,
Though COVID-19 has dominated public health over the past year, other communicable diseases are still occurring at troubling rates. The CDC recently released data in their Sexually Transmitted ...
Public Health Infrastructure Proposals Gain Steam in Congress
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the consequences of decades of underfunding. To ensure we are better prepared for future pandemics and biological threats, we must consider the long-term ...
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: States Invest in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies
ACEs,
Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental ...
ASTHO Responds to House Ways and Means Request for Information on Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas
On Oct. 4, 2023, ASTHO responded to a Request for Information from the U.S. House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee on the subject of improving access to healthcare and rural and ...