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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Vaccine Equity: Combating COVID-19 Misinformation
This webinar discusses state and community-level interventions to bridge the digital divide in healthcare and improve access to digital services for marginalized communities. The panel of expert ...
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs through 1115 Demonstrations
How states are using 1115 waivers to improve health equity for people on Medicaid.
Improving Financial Access to Maternal and Infant Care in Rural Areas
This ASTHOBrief addresses the financial challenges facing pregnant people in rural areas.
An American Public Health Physician in Honduras
ASTHO's Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge reflects on the state of public health in Honduras, after a recent trip with her medical students.
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions
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Investing in Indiana’s Public Health Infrastructure Through Community-Driven Policy Change
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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 ...
Addressing Hypertension in Pregnancy to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Hypertension disorders in pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal death, but state and territorial health agencies can address hypertension in pregnancy and reduce maternal morbidity and ...
Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP
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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 ...
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.
How Community Health Workers Are Impacting Rural Communities
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Rural communities are developing tailored, self-determined solutions to their unique challenges, including directing investments into community health worker programs that reduce disparities.
Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Communities
Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.
States Aim to Improve Outcomes for People Experiencing Substance Use During Pregnancy
In 2023 legislative sessions, states considered measures to improve access to care for pregnant people experiencing substance use disorder, increase provider knowledge of screening and treatment ...
Addressing the Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Maternal and Infant Health
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Rural hospital closures exacerbate poor socioeconomic conditions, job loss, cost of health services, transportation times and barriers, and inequitable access to quality care, all of which contribute ...
Maintaining Patient Access to Care in Rural America
ASTHO, with support from HRSA, is hosting a webinar to explore federal priorities related to rural healthcare access, as well as highlight a successful model to ensure rural patients can access ...
Preparedness and Disability Integration: Lessons Learned and Successes from Guam
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ASTHO and the University of Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS) discuss preparedness, health equity, and disability inclusion. ...
Advancing Preparedness for Life Support Users During Power Outages
This report provides guidance on boosting power outage support for people who use life support and other durable medical equipment devices.
Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period
Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, ...
Overcoming Baked-In Inequities and Promoting Health Equity in the Island Areas
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Many health equity frameworks have been built in the context of the states, as such, they do not always translate easily to the U.S. territories and freely associated states.