ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements
On October 31, 2023 ASTHO announced the approval of one new and four updated health policy statements.
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States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions
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Utah,
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions astho, association of state and territorial health officials, 2023 state legislative session, medicaid expansions, postpartum health, the ...
Improving Access to Risk Appropriate Care and Maternal Health Outcomes through Provider Engagement
In this episode, two maternal healthcare veterans share approaches for bringing providers into the process, as well as how state health officials can promote risk appropriate care strategies and ...
Centering the Community’s Voice in State-Led Health Equity Initiatives
Centering the Community’s Voice in State-Led Health Equity Initiatives health equity, public health departments, health outcomes, michigan public health institute, health disparities, underserved ...
From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol
Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.
The Search for Good Data to Support Health Equity in Public Health
Six DELPH scholars give their insights to learn more about how the data modernization initiative and DEI intersect with public health.
Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes astho, association of state and territorial health officials, data sources, people of color, centers for disease ...
Wisconsin at Intersection of Public Health and Youth Justice
Blog,
ACEs,
An in-depth look at how Wisconsin state agencies are partnering across sectors and systems to strengthen supports for children and youth to stop the cycle of incarceration.
Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP
HIV,
Utah,
PrEP is a powerful tool to reduce new HIV infections; expanding access to PrEP is a priority within the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative. One way to increase access to PrEP is ...
From the Chief Medical Officer: What Needs to Change to Achieve Better Health Equity Metrics
We can prepare for the future of health equity and data by ensuring the equitable collection of data and building systems that are flexible enough to account for forward progress.
Data Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for Indigenous Communities
In this episode, three experts discuss the Federal Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality’s most recent report on American Indian and Alaska Native health outcomes and the data-focused ...
Advancing Inclusivity Through Local, Diverse Leadership
ASTHO invited five DELPH scholars to provide examples of how community and diversity shape their leadership within their local health department and share recommendations for a more inclusive ...
Normalizing Atonement: Implications for Public Health Policy, Practice, Education, and Training
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As we work to close the chasm on racial differences in health outcomes and improve health for all, it is important to pause and take inventory of more than 400 years of policies, practices, and ...
Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs
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Breastfeeding is a key protective factor against infant and toddler nutrition insecurity and is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it adapts to each child’s unique nutritional ...
Examining Tuberculosis from a Syndemic Perspective
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March 24 is World TB Day, we have made significant progress in TB prevention, detection, and treatment. However, there is still a long way to go towards achieving TB elimination.
States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.
Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Vaccine Equity for Native Communities
Three public health experts share how they prioritized vaccine equity for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities on the local, state, and national levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Blueprint for Workplace Health Equity Circles
A guide to setting up and facilitating Health Equity Circles in the workplace.
Eliminating Structural Racism to Achieve Health Equity Policy Academy
The Eliminating Structural Racism to Achieve Health Equity Policy Academy fosters the development of governmental workforce policy development skills and boundary spanning leadership to advance ...
Looking Back and Moving Forward from the U.S. Mpox Outbreak
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HIV,
This blog post explores the impact of mpox, state health agency response, and the way forward.