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Vaccinating Children: The Final Step

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As we anticipate the likely approval of COVID-19 vaccination for children, our nation faces the final step to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control. If approved for children ages 5-11, the COVID-19 vaccine will dramatically improve our ...

Fungus Among Us: Three Fungal Diseases that Cause Pneumonia in the United States

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CDC's Tom Chiller, MD, explains that in the United States, three main types of fungi can cause lung infections like pneumonia when people breathe in fungal spores from the air. Depending on where you live, you may be more likely to ...

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

ACEs,

The findings detailed in this report were gathered during a series of School Behavioral Health Advisory Committee convenings in spring 2021. The goal was identify policy gaps and strategies for delivering behavioral health services in ...

States Explore the Relationship Between Partner Violence and Substance Use Disorders

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical moment to address intimate partner violence as a major public health threat. Intimate partner violence associated with substance use disorders and mental health challenges, and ...

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and COVID-19 Vaccines: Seven Things to Know

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On Aug. 11, 2021, CDC updated its guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. We’ve answered seven common questions about the new guidance and what it means for state and territorial health officials as they ...

Building a More Equitable Food and Nutritional Assistance System Post-Pandemic: Perspective From Feeding America

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The need for food and nutritional assistance is growing. Based on Feeding America’s food insecurity projections released in March, it is anticipated that 42 million people may experience food insecurity this year—up from 35 million ...

How State and Territorial Health Departments Can Navigate Recent Executive Actions

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One of tools presidents have to implement and drive their strategy are executive actions. Executive orders and presidential memoranda carry the force of law and allow presidents to move quickly, deliver a clear message, organize the ...

Ending the HIV Epidemic Through Community Engagement

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HIV,
Blog,

Community engagement is essential in the fight to end the HIV epidemic. By prioritizing a health equity lens, those battling HIV can be better heard and involved in improving their health.

Education and Public Health: Supporting Youth Through COVID-19 and Beyond

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ACEs,
Ohio,

Toxic stress contributes to a variety of negative outcomes for children. And unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased the likelihood of children experiencing childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and toxic stress. States and ...

A Conversation With José Romero to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place annually from September 15-October 15 to celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and influence of the Hispanic and Latinx community in the U.S. In recognition of this month, ASTHO interviewed one ...

The Importance of Addressing Breastfeeding Policies in Health Equity Work

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This Health Policy Update is an overview of state legislative activity addressing access to and support for breastfeeding or lactation practices.

Rural Health Perspectives: West Virginia and Montana Share Priorities

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In recognition of Rural Health Day, which falls on Nov. 18, we spoke with Ayne Amjad (SHO-WV) and Maggie Cook-Shimanek (SHO-MT) about the importance of public health in rural areas.

Overcoming Baked-In Inequities and Promoting Health Equity in the Island Areas

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Guam,

This blog describes the island areas COVID-19 successes and their cultural and historical context.

Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session

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Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, opioid crisis, congressional priorities, sequestration cuts, healthy future task ...

Health Equity During COVID-19: Top Strategies for an Equity-Focused Recovery Strategy

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Iowa,

COVID-19 has generated awareness of the importance of building community resiliency and brought about an influx of federal funding, which offers an opportunity to advance equity in prevention, social determinants of health, and healthcare.

Why Routine Immunizations are a Must—Even During a Pandemic

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Important everyday health services, including declines in immunization coverage, have been negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. One particularly troubling example is that coverage for childhood vaccines has gone down, leaving ...

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive health care services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and infection protection for clinical staff, and ...