Scott Harris Testimony Regarding Sustainable and Predictable Public Health Funding Testimony Title Scott Harris 20250409 On behalf of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), I respectfully submit this testimony ...
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.
Administration and business processes are critical to a strong public health system — learn more in this blog post.
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 ...
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 ...
On March 3, 2025, ASTHO announced that Susan Kansagra would be joining the organization as Chief Medical Officer.
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, ...
Island Policy Support ASTHO supports T/FAS members’ policy priorities through engagement with key national decision-makers. There are two major platforms associated with this work: the Insular Affairs Committee, which targets legislative ...
Learn about engaging partners in a virtual space, with actionable steps, examples, and resources.
Funding local subrecipients can complement public health agency efforts and expand community reach—learn to navigate each funding stage.
Learn step by step how to modernize data infrastructure at your health agency to improve public health outcomes, with helpful examples and resources.
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 ...