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From the Chief Medical Officer: Key Takeaways from National Menthol Conference

Blog,

California,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Marcus Plescia

Reflections on ASTHO's time at the National Menthol Conference.

Jurisdictions Moving Many ASTHO Essential Tobacco Control Policies Forward

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Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Health Equity,

Elimination of Disparities,

Alaska,

American Samoa,

California,

Florida,

Georgia,

Guam,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Iowa,

Kentucky,

Louisiana,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Mississippi,

Nebraska,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Oregon,

Puerto Rico,

Rhode Island,

Tennessee,

Virgin Islands,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Joshua Berry,

Ann Abraham,

Territories and Freely Associated States,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures

Over the past several years, states and jurisdictions have continued to implement important policies to reduce tobacco and nicotine use, including increasing tobacco prices, expanding areas deemed “smoke-free,” limiting the sale of ...

Men and Firearms: Proven Public Health Interventions to Curb Violence

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Health Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Mental Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Lindsey Myers,

Marcus Plescia,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Youth Mental Health

The recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and elsewhere across the country, have drawn renewed attention to firearm violence as a major public health issue in our nation. It’s a particularly important issue to consider during Men’s ...

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

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Environmental Health,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Workforce,

Emerging Infectious Diseases,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Primary Care and Public Health,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

Preparedness,

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 overcrowding—further heightening risk factors for ...

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

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Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Health Equity,

Elimination of Disparities,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Community Health Workers,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

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.

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,

Health Equity,

Race and Public Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

California,

Colorado,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

New Jersey,

Oregon,

Vermont,

Washington,

Beth Giambrone,

Maggie Davis,

Caitlin Langhorne Griffith,

Jessica Bissett

Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.

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

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Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

Public Health Law,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Substance Misuse,

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 to patients affected by a disruption, ...