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Legislative Action Bridging Public Health and Clinical Health Care

Blog,
Iowa,

Three ways policymakers are addressing access to care are through telehealth, safety net and emergency services, and adjusted reimbursement rates to Medicaid-enrolled providers.

Understanding Blood Pressure: A Handy Guide to Understanding What Blood Pressure Is, How It Affects You, and How to Measure It at Home

This is a guide to help patients understand what hypertension is, what can be done about it, and how they can manage it from home. The Texas Department of State Health Services Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section ...

My Blood Pressure Passport

This resource, developed by the Texas Heart Disease and Stroke Program, provides patients with information on how to measure and evaluate their blood pressure as well as space to record their measurements and current medications, allowing ...

My Blood Pressure Passport (Spanish)

This is a spanish language resource, there is also an english version on the Tools for Change website. This resource, developed by the Texas Heart Disease and Stroke Program, provides patients with information on how to measure and ...

2023 Legislative Session Update: Part Two

Blog,
Iowa,

A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: data privacy and modernization, reproductive health, health equity, strengthening public health agencies, and immunization.

Maternal Mortality in the U.S.: How States Are Working to Reverse the Rate

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Two rising health trends are negatively affecting women’s health across the United States: maternal mortality (death from pregnancy or delivery complications) and severe maternal morbidity (mental and physical health consequences from a ...

ASTHO Awards Public Health Leaders and Agencies for Service

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ASTHO Awards Public Health Leaders and Agencies for Service BETHESDA, MD—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) presented several awards during its 2019 Annual Meeting and Policy Summit this week to commend ...

ASTHO Recognizes State, Territorial, and National Leaders in Public Health

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ASTHO Recognizes State, Territorial, and National Leaders in Public Health ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) presented several awards during its 2018 Annual Meeting this week to commend public ...

Improving Access to Risk Appropriate Care and Maternal Health Outcomes through Provider Engagement

In this episode, two maternal healthcare veterans share approaches for bringing providers into the process, as well as how state health officials can promote risk appropriate care strategies and address challenges in achieving equitable ...

PHIG-Funded Local Health Agencies Model Strong Performance Management Systems

Blog,
Ohio,

PHIG-Funded Local Health Agencies Model Strong Performance Management Systems Health Agencies with Strong Performance Management Programs Anna Bradley, Melissa Touma Performance management is essential in modern public health—learn about ...

States Stay Prepared by Supporting the Public Health Workforce

Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,

States Stay Prepared by Supporting the Public Health Workforce Margaret Nilz, Christina Severin Learn how states use policy to support emergency preparedness and bolster the public health workforce. Public health — particularly public ...

States Assessing and Mitigating Risks of Agencies Using Artificial Intelligence

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This blog from ASTHO discusses mitigating risks of AI use in government agencies, emphasizing privacy, transparency, and ethical concerns.

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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ACEs,
Utah,

During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.

Jasper Newton County Public Health Department Home Blood Pressure Policy

This resource documents the policy and procedure of the Jasper Newton County Public Health Department's Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program. This program, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Service's ...

Handle with Care: State Newborn Screening Policies

Blog,
Utah,

In the U.S., jurisdictions vary in their newborn screening practices and requirements related to the scope of testing, approach to parental consent, options for blood sample destruction, sample retention periods, and permissible uses of ...

Preventing Firearm Injury and Death with Safe and Secure Storage Policies

Blog,
Ohio,

State efforts to reduce firearm injury and death with safe storage policies.

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

Ohio,

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 ...

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.

States Can Lead on Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change

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Earth Day is a natural time to examine current and future climate change policies that impact human health, including clean air, safe drinking water, access to food, and secure shelter.