Legal Considerations for Scaling Monkeypox Vaccination Efforts
Public health officials from all levels of government are working to respond to the existing outbreak of monkeypox, while preparing for the potential of more widespread transmission.
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A Conversation on Vaccine Confidence with the Washington State Department of Health
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ASTHO spoke with Greg Endler, and Michele Roberts of the Washington State Department of Health as they share reflections on working to improve vaccine confidence in their jurisdiction both prior to ...
A Q&A with Anne Zink, ASTHO’s New President
ASTHO interviews Anne Zink, MD, as she steps into her role as the association's 80th president.
Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death
There are significant disparities in pregnancy-related outcomes in the United States. Many of these deaths considered preventable, so state and federal policy makers are taking steps to improve ...
Promoting Successful Onsite Wastewater Treatment Programs
SepticSmart Week is an annual opportunity for health agencies at all jurisdictional levels to share educational resources about onsite wastewater treatment system upkeep. This post highlights efforts ...
State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts
While COVID-19 is still present and ever-changing, public health professionals must also grapple with new challenges such as monkeypox, increasing firearm homicide, and widespread heat waves. In the ...
How Health Officials Can Build Relationships with Members of Congress
A guide for health officials relationships with members of congress.
Partnering with the Autism Community on Inclusive Emergency Preparedness
Susan Tharpe, the ASTHO disability and preparedness specialist placed in the Georgia Department of Public Health, discusses the importance of partnering with the Autism community on emergency ...
State Primary Care Offices Expand Access to Care and Improve Health Equity
Alisa Druzba, director of the New Hampshire State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, sat down with ASTHO spotlight PCO contributions to health equity and access to care, and how to build ...
Improving School Workforce Capacity to Address Youth Mental Health
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The youth mental health crisis has created the need for a comprehensive workforce response, which requires educators and school administrative staff, school-based mental health professionals, and ...