Public Health Thank You Day Public Health Thank You Day 2024 Scott Harris, Joseph Kanter In honor of Public Health Thank You Day, ASTHO President Scott Harris and ASTHO CEO Joseph Kanter share a message of gratitude to all hardworking ...
ASTHO spoke with Karen Smith, leader of the California Department of Public Health, about the state’s incredible work in the aftermath of the 2017 wildfires, as well as steps California is taking to ensure increased preparedness and safety ...
Policymakers all over the country have used legislation about farmers markets and sugar-sweetened beverages to help curb many of the negative impacts of food environments.
ASTHO’s president and members of the board of directors reflect on what they are most thankful for as public health leaders and offer a “thank you” message to some of their own personal mentors.
Achieving accreditation is a great accomplishment for any public health agency, but that’s just the first step. It is important to make plans for maintaining accreditation.
Mylynn Tufte (alumni-ND) discusses the unique challenges faced by rural communities, steps North Dakota is taking to address disparities and improve health outcomes in the state, and how ASTHO's work aligns with these activities.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding tobacco and nicotine products. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
The Senate released its version of the FY25 LHHS appropriation bill on August 1, 2024, with significant changes in proposed public health funding than the House's proposed bill.
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Read ASTHO's latest on how appropriations bills and budget cuts could affect the Debt Ceiling and the U.S. economy.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding immunization. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
The VDH Internship Academy, funded by PHIG, is a key pipeline for public health careers with paid, growth-focused internships.
The community engagement series highlights activities, including webinars and videos, fostering breastfeeding equity between state agencies and community organizations.
ASTHO's hub for public health learning, training, and development resources.
Each September marks National Preparedness Month. This year, public health emergency preparedness professionals look back on 20 years since the 9/11 attacks—the event that effectively launched the preparedness field—while actively ...
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated barriers to care and treatment for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder. Experts estimate a record-setting 90,000 people died of a drug overdose in 2020. Additionally, as the pandemic ...
Every year on Nov. 22, ASTHO—and countless other agencies and organizations worldwide—take a moment to acknowledge the public health workforce on Public Health Thank You Day. Like so many other days of recognition, it has become a blip on ...