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This report aims to highlight the unique vector-borne disease challenges faced by Island Areas and to dive into the key components of a mosquito control program, that are relevant to these unique jurisdictions.

This report analyzes the results from a survey of state and territorial health agency staff to collect information regarding health agency efforts to address climate change and extreme weather.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity for an existing behavioral health resource—the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center’s Crisis Hotline—to become a household name. During the pandemic, the hotline became a lifeline for a ...

ASTHO engaged Oklahoma public health officials, members of the Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance, Health Minds Policy Initiative, and representatives of the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board, and others in a Boundary Spanning Leadership ...

This infographic breaks down the top 10 takeaways from the 2022 Climate and Health Capacity Survey.

This brief analyzes the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to participation in the Suicide and Opioid Overdose Prevention Public Health Initiative.

In 2021, ASTHO convened state environmental health directors and directors of public health preparedness to discuss innovations developed during the COVID-19 pandemic such as virtual inspections. This ASTHOBrief explores how state health ...

The ASTHO Federal Government Affairs team answers questions about the work Congress has done for public health so far in 2022.

People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

This survey brief showcases results about travel plans of US adults for the summer of 2021.Data is from a survey conducted April 24 – May 4, 2021 (N=2,801) and highlights views among vaccinated and unvaccinated adults.

A brief summary of all the significant public health legislation passed by U.S. Congress in the summer of 2022.

On the 32nd anniversary of the ADA, this blog post explores state legislation around the country that supports people living with disabilities.

Dr. Brian Castrucci, de Beaumont Foundation President and CEO, discusses the concerning results of the latest PH WINS Survey of nearly 45,000 public health workers across the nation; ASTHO is teaming with the Association of Maternal and ...

This brief draws on health officials’ experiences in territories and Freely Associated States to illustrate opportunities to lead improvement efforts by building relationships, committing to data use, establishing regular communication, ...

This online repository is a collection of resources, products, and event recordings that health officials can use to enhance communication efforts during a public health emergency.