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.
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Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic
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Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.
Strengthening Risk-Appropriate Care in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
This ASTHOBrief addresses the importance of developing robust, culturally competent risk-appropriate care systems for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
State Offices of Rural Health Address Health Equity Through Collaboration
Learn about the role and impact of State offices of Rural Health in a Q&A with Alisa Druzba.
Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes
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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
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 ...
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 ...
Impacting Social Determinants of Health Through Managed Care Contracts
Impacting Social Determinants of Health Through Managed Care Contracts astho, association of state and territorial health officials, state health, public health, public health officials, territorial ...
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.
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.