Public Health Associations Band Together to Combat Foodborne Disease and Death
On Jan. 23, 2023, ASTHO announced it has been awarded funding from the FDA to advance retail food safety initiatives and reduce food-borne illness.
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Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance for Lead Testing in Water
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This ASTHOReport serves as a primer for state and territorial health agencies seeking to assess the public health impacts of lead exposure in drinking water.
States Use Data Visualization Tools to Address Health Concerns
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Geographic Information Systems and other data visualization tools have become integral parts of public health decision-making workflows and provide crucial support to topic areas such as ...
Recommendations for Updating CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines
This ASTHOBrief contains three key recommendations for improving the 2013 CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines.
Responding to Environmental Health Threats Following Hurricanes
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This post features input from departments in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas to learn more about their experiences of post-hurricane environmental health issues, as well as advice and best ...
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 ...
Connecting Climate Change and Health Equity in Public Health Agencies
Experts from the Washington State Department of Health discuss understanding and addressing climate and equity concerns.
Do Cottage Foods Really Come from a Cottage?
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Do Cottage Foods Really Come from a Cottage? Beth Giambrone Even if you're not familiar with the term "cottage foods," chances are you have purchased them—think getting a loaf of bread ...
Climate Change and Environmental Justice: A Snapshot of Jurisdiction Activities
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This report is on the overlap of climate change and environmental justice.
The Future of Food Safety Inspections
On this episode of Public Health Review: restaurant inspections go online in South Carolina, how they're working, and what's next as public health makes changes in response to the ...
Cultivating Gen Z as Partners for Healthier Communities
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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 ...
Climate Change Adaptation Activities and Needs in US State and Territorial Health Agencies
In 2021, ASTHO conducted an online survey with state and territorial health agency staff requesting information on current activities related to climate change and health, the state of climate and ...
ASTHO Statement on U.S. EPA’s Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
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On March 22, 2023, ASTHO released a statement on EPA's newly-proposed drinking water rule for six PFAS substances.
Environmental Health: Impacts of Climate Change and Supporting Food Safety
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding environmental health. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
USDA Takes Long-Term Look at Nutrition Standards
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USDA has proposed a final rule for long-term school nutrition standards and is seeking public input on the proposed changes through April 10, 2023.