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Avia Mason discusses three pillars for public health leadership of the future: care for yourself, communicate effectively, and convert from transactions to transformation.

As in any sector, there is often talk in the public health field of “working upstream,” or addressing problems at their source. If public health is going to be a changemaker in the world, its leaders must be equal parts nimble and ...

In February 2023, ASTHO staff traveled to Koror, Palau for a four-day health equity summit and held workshops to identify, select, and prioritize measures for Palau’s health equity work.

After decades of underinvestment, health departments received increased funding for disease intervention services, strengthening the existing workforce, and providing opportunities to expand workforce capacity.

As part of ASTHO’s Public Health - Hope, Equity, Resilience, and Opportunity initiative, we are using this post to highlight some acts of thanks for organization leaders and supervisors to consider.

This post highlights three strategies health department leaders can explore to reduce staff stress and burnout in the office: quiet spaces, art on display, and allowing pets in the office.

Five great reasons to attend ASTHO's 2023 Health Equity Summit.

An interview with ASTHO President Anne Zink (SHO-AK) about strengthening state and federal connections for public health.

Two DELPH scholars from cohort one reflect on their completion of the 10-month program and discuss how learning about one’s own leadership style is critical for success.

In this blog post, six DELPH scholars share their thoughts on what it means to have influence as a leader and the individuals that have most influenced their leadership styles.

Kim Henderson, formerly of DC Health, reflects on her experience and role leading public health communications for the nation’s capital.

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 workplace.

ASTHO Celebrates Women’s History Through the Decades ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, public health infrastructure, vice president, population health, health science, health system, public health workers, ...

Seven books for public health leaders that focus on a range of communication topics and best practices.

ASTHO’s Leadership Trailblazers series shares outstanding public health leaders’ inspirations, motivations, and accomplishments. This post features Jay C. Butler (alumni–AK), Deputy Director for Infectious Disease at CDC.

Four DELPH participants answer the question, “Which is more important for leadership in health equity: to influence the community to follow the leader’s vision or to influence the community to follow their own vision?”

Accompanying an infusion of federal funding, states are considering several policy changes to strengthen the public health workforce and address challenges within the health care workforce.

The Louisiana Department of Health HAI/AR program highlights the current landscape of HAI/AR programs, the benefits of having leadership dedicated to the HAI/AR program mission and priorities, and the need for alignment of HAI/AR program ...

Cultivating Gen Z as Partners for Healthier Communities astho, association of state and territorial health officials, gen z, young adults, public health campaigns, stronger communities, public health, physically active, gen zers, adults ...

Many states have experienced considerable challenges in recruiting and retaining HAI/AR staff, in this interview, public health officials from Kansas discuss their successes and lessons.