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Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Elimination of Disparities,

Community Health Workers,

HIV,

Race and Public Health,

LGBTQ+,

California,

Connecticut,

Florida,

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

Maggie Davis,

Rachel Scheckman,

Victoria Pless

Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.

Home Visiting Reauthorization: The First Trimester

Health Policy Update,

Federal Government Affairs,

Healthcare Access,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Social Determinants of Health,

Mental Health,

Carolyn McCoy,

Jazmyn Covington

The Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting program, which provides visiting services to parents with young children, is up for Congressional reauthorization. This post explores the ...

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

Infographic,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs,

Early Brain Development,

Partnership,

At-Risk Populations,

Telehealth,

Education,

COVID and Special Populations,

COVID and Mental Health,

COVID and Telehealth,

Maine,

Maryland,

Michigan,

Oklahoma,

South Carolina,

Washington,

Youth Mental Health,

Infant and Child Health

This infographic highlights 10 high-level strategies to advance work in school behavioral health.

Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines

Blog,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Primary Care and Public Health,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

HIV,

Sowmya Kuruganti,

Contraception Access

In December 2021, HRSA approved new and updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, which will go into effect in 2023. The recent changes include a new guideline on obesity prevention for midlife ...

Addressing Privacy Concerns of Using Mental Healthcare via Telehealth

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Public Health Law,

Telehealth,

Mental Health,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Alabama,

Arkansas,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Georgia,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Kansas,

Kentucky,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Missouri,

Nebraska,

Nevada,

New Hampshire,

New York,

North Carolina,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Ohio,

Oklahoma,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

Tennessee,

Utah,

Virginia,

Evan Han,

Maggie Davis

In an effort to help meet demand, some states and territories have joined interjurisdictional licensing compacts that allow a mental healthcare provider licensed in one state to provide care in ...

Tennessee’s Successes Combatting Opioid Use Disorder: A Q&A with Elizabeth Harvey

People of Public Health,

State Health Policy,

Healthcare Access,

Opioids,

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality,

Risk-Appropriate Care,

Tennessee,

Elizabeth Harvey,

Shannon Vance

ASTHO interview with Elizabeth Harvey, PhD, MPH, a CDC Senior Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program assignee to the Tennessee Department of Health. Harvey shares her thoughts on the progress ...

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

Blog,

Environmental Health,

At-Risk Populations,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Workforce,

Emerging Infectious Diseases,

Primary Care and Public Health,

HIV,

Natural Disasters,

Pandemics,

Communications,

COVID and Communication,

Amelia Poulin,

Sidnie Christian

Following a hurricane, the risk of exposure to infectious disease increases due, in part, to the presence of floodwater and debris. Hurricanes may contribute to population displacement and ...

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Report,

At-Risk Populations,

Public Health Law,

State Health Policy,

Healthcare Access,

Opioids,

Women, Infant, and Family Health

This ASTHOReport builds on a 2020 document and reflects the current state and federal landscape regarding disruptions, shares updated recommendations on strategies states might use to mitigate risks ...

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia: Improving Access to Care for People Living with HIV

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,

Video,

HIV

In this ASTHO webinar, learn how state public health agencies can align with state Medicaid agencies to collaboratively advance the goals of the National Ending the HIV Initiative. Featured guests ...

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

Brief,

Public Health Law,

COVID and Special Populations,

COVID and Capacity,

COVID and Telehealth,

Telehealth,

STIs,

Alaska,

Delaware,

Georgia,

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

New York,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

Contraception Access,

Health Equity,

Public Health Transformation

When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive healthcare services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and ...

Legislative Prospectus: Supporting Mental and Behavioral Health

Legislative Prospectus,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Telehealth,

At-Risk Populations,

State Health Policy

States and territories are adopting a wide array of policies to improve mental and behavioral health, including significant investments in suicide prevention, support for youth mental health, and ...

Using Medicaid Datasets to Measure Tobacco Use: A Review

Brief,

Tobacco Control,

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,

California,

Indiana,

Washington,

Data Modernization and Informatics

Tobacco use causes 480,000 premature deaths each year, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In collaboration with CDC, ASTHO is leading an effort to explore how ...

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

Report,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs,

Early Brain Development,

Partnership,

COVID and Special Populations,

At-Risk Populations,

Education,

COVID and Mental Health,

COVID and Telehealth,

Telehealth,

Maine,

Maryland,

Michigan,

Oklahoma,

South Carolina,

Tennessee,

Washington,

Youth Mental Health,

Infant and Child Health

The findings detailed in this report were gathered during a series of School Behavioral Health Advisory Committee convenings in spring 2021. The goal was identify policy gaps and strategies for ...

Remembering Paul Farmer: When Public Health Doesn’t Back Down

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

HIV,

Health Equity,

Healthcare Access,

Dylan Reynolds

On Feb. 21, 2022, global health advocate Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, passed away. Farmer leaves behind a legacy of radical compassion, generosity, and a commitment to social justice. He will be remembered ...

State, Federal Policies Increase Virtual Access to Behavioral Health Care

Blog,

Federal Government Affairs,

State Health Policy,

Substance Misuse,

Telehealth,

Washington,

New York,

Massachusetts,

New Jersey,

Florida,

New Hampshire,

Ohio,

Hawaii

Examining state and federal policies to increase access to tele behavioral health services.

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Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

Home Visiting Reauthorization: The First Trimester

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines

Addressing Privacy Concerns of Using Mental Healthcare via Telehealth

Tennessee’s Successes Combatting Opioid Use Disorder: A Q&A with Elizabeth Harvey

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia: Improving Access to Care for People Living with HIV

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

Legislative Prospectus: Supporting Mental and Behavioral Health

Using Medicaid Datasets to Measure Tobacco Use: A Review

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

Remembering Paul Farmer: When Public Health Doesn’t Back Down

State, Federal Policies Increase Virtual Access to Behavioral Health Care

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