Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response About The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is a multidisciplinary collaboration of national associations and federal agencies working together since 2006 to improve ...
Explore these resources dedicated to preventing and addressing the spread of syphilis, particularly among mothers and infants.
Learn how a Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health (STRETCH) 2.0 series of national convenings supported public health agencies in their work to improve community health.
State Policies Aim to Eliminate Food Deserts Beth Giambrone Learn how states are working to improve access to healthy foods and eliminate food deserts in this Health Policy Update. The environment where we live, work, and play can shape ...
State Legislatures Moving to Increase Rural Health Care Access How States Are Incentivizing Health Care Providers to Practice in Rural Areas Lana McKinney Hospital closures and fewer care options in rural areas cause worse health outcomes ...
How Staffing and Workload Can Impact Public Health Agencies Kelsey Tillema Public health is combating burnout and high turnover by focusing on key practices to improve workforce infrastructure—learn more in this blog post. Public health ...
Missouri Takes Strategic Steps to Improve Policy Processes Colton Anderson Learn in this blog post how Missouri’s department of health is improving its internal policies and building a more robust agency by partnering with ASTHO. Why ...
A Difficult Week for Public Health: The Cost of Incomplete Efforts The Cost of Incomplete Public Health Efforts Due to Funding Cuts Susan Kansagra Hear from ASTHO's chief medical officer who discusses the implications of funding cuts ...
Strengthening Administrative Preparedness in Public Health Agencies Join ASTHO for a webinar that will delve into administrative preparedness for public health emergencies. The session will explore administrative strategies and practices, ...
On March 3, 2025, ASTHO announced that Susan Kansagra would be joining the organization as Chief Medical Officer.
This short article touches on the importance of connection in the workplace, and gives 5 tips to help guide meaningful check-ins with coworkers.
Dr. Katie Schenk shares highlights from Dr. JP Leider’s interview with ASTHO’s Public Health Review, specifically related to career pathways.
The Strong BRAIN Institute at ETSU works alongside organizations to educate employees on traumatic stress & the mitigation of it.
This blog outlines 4 strategies to prepare for emotionally-charged workplace meetings.
Explore how states are enacting legislation to help justice-involved people avoid overdose illness and death and foster a smooth transition after release.
States Partner Across Sectors to Address Lead Poisoning Kayley Humm, Kerry Wyss, Ali Aslam Learn in this brief how three states are using partnerships to improve lead testing and reduce cases of lead poisoning. ASTHO partnered with the ...
HHS Budget Hearings Chart New Direction for Public Health Budget Hearings Chart New Direction for Public Health Catherine Jones Learn about the key policy/funding themes that emerged from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s testimony during ...