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Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental health-related visits among ...

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 ...

This post highlights the successes and challenges of "children's cabinets" in Minnesota and Iowa as well as their efforts to address early childhood health and development.

This guide captures the experiences and best practices of state and local public health agencies and their partners who are currently in the Cardiff Model implementation phase.

This brief draws on health officials’ experiences in territories and Freely Associated States to illustrate opportunities to lead improvement efforts by building relationships, committing to data use, establishing regular ...

Analysis: President Biden’s FY24 Budget Proposal On March 9, the White House released President Biden’s FY24 budget proposal, which outlines the Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. As a reminder, Congress has ...

The epidemic of firearm-related injury and death in the United States has become a critical public health and safety concern that affects everyone. ... A Public Health Approach to Reducing and Preventing Firearm Violence The epidemic of ...

Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. In addition, millions ...

As the conversation about the importance of mental health continues to unfold, health agencies have a critical role to play in supporting positive mental health outcomes through nutrition support and food assistance programs. ... ...

State and territorial health agencies continue to be challenged by the opioid epidemic, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the opioid crisis requires a robust public health response, which could be helped by ...

Each year, ASTHO tracks and analyzes key legislation that impacts public health, and highlights the emerging trends for our members. While the bulk of the tracked legislation arises in state legislatures, ASTHO also follows legislation ...

Drawing on the current evidence base, promising practices, and ASTHO member experiences, this article outlines strategies and policies that public health leaders can implement to respond to overdose in their jurisdictions.

Lessons from previous emergencies, like Zika, can help states create an effective response plan for future emergencies and protect maternal and child health. ... Preparing for Maternal and Child Health Crises with Lessons from the Zika ...

On Feb. 3, 2020, Nathaniel Smith, MD, MPH, ASTHO president and secretary of health for Arkansas, released a statement in response to new CDC data, indicating that life expectancy in the U.S. rose for the first time in four years. ... ASTHO ...

On March 28, 2022, the White House released President Biden’s FY23 proposed budget. The budget outlines the Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Congress has the authority to approve, reject, or modify the ...

A Q&A with DELPH participants James Bell III and Sandy Noel about their experiences in the program and why it is so important to develop your own brand as a leader. ... A Q&A with DELPH participants James Bell III and Sandy Noel ...

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction We hope additional budget documents, including congressional justifications (CJ) for agencies not mentioned above, will be released in the next couple of days. It is challenging to conduct a detailed ...

This post features input from departments in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas to learn more about their experiences of post-hurricane environmental health issues, as well as advice and best practices for responding to these ...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Robert Redfield, MD, shares insights into how his own personal experiences have shaped his priorities as CDC director, the importance of improved communication around vaccine education, CDC’s ...

ASTHO has several members from the territories and Freely Associated States—jurisdictions with unique challenges, and do not fall under the category of a state or federal district. This post is a brief look at some of the public health ...