High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans
Insurer-sponsored community health worker programs can address health plan members' SDOH needs. Learn how, from literature scan and focus group interview results.
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Investing in Indiana’s Public Health Infrastructure Through Community-Driven Policy Change
Investing in Indiana’s Public Health Infrastructure Through Community-Driven Policy Change public health infrastructure, community driven policy, indiana state health commissioner, public health system, indiana department of health, ...
Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Policy Tool
ACEs,
This product identifies strategies for preventing ACEs, the role of public health in ACEs across levels of government, and policy development strategies to inform ACEs prevention.
Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners
This ASTHOReport builds on a 2020 document and reflects the current state and federal landscape regarding disruptions, shares updated recommendations on strategies states might use to mitigate risks to patients affected by a disruption, ...
Examining State Innovations to Advance Breastfeeding and Health Equity
Ohio,
Utah,
Breastfeeding is considered the gold standard in postnatal care for both birthing persons and infants. Yet racial disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration rates continue to persist. Effective intervention strategies require a ...
From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol
Blog,
Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions
Blog,
Iowa,
Utah,
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions astho, association of state and territorial health officials, 2023 state legislative session, medicaid expansions, postpartum health, the consolidated appropriations act, national ...
The Impact of COVID-19 Telehealth Flexibilities on Maternity Care
This brief focuses on how telehealth expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased access to care for pregnant and postpartum women, and made maternal and child health care services like doulas and midwives more accessible.
Period Poverty: A Growing Public Health Concern
This brief highlights legislative actions that states are taking to remove financial burdens for women who struggle to afford period products and mitigate existing stigma.
Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP
STIs,
HIV,
Utah,
PrEP is a powerful tool to reduce new HIV infections; expanding access to PrEP is a priority within the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative. One way to increase access to PrEP is by allowing pharmacists to prescribe and ...
Addressing Hypertension in Pregnancy to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Hypertension disorders in pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal death, but state and territorial health agencies can address hypertension in pregnancy and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
Advancing Health Equity in the Overdose Crisis Response
This resource provides strategies to incorporate health equity in overdose prevention programs.
Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes astho, association of state and territorial health officials, data sources, people of color, centers for disease control, racial inequities, advance racial ...
Overdose Data to Action Recipient Health Equity Needs Assessment Overview
The OD2A Health Equity Needs Assessment is designed to assess the support, technical assistance, and training that state, local, and territorial health agencies need to move health equity forward within their OD2A programs.
States Increasing Supports for Early Childhood Programs
Blog,
Utah,
Looking to the future, states are improving access to care, providing subsidies for tuition costs, expanding hours of licensed facilities, increasing access, and meeting the needs of both parents and children.
What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health
ACEs,
What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health caregiver stress, traumatic childhood experiences, secondary prevention, tertiary prevention, child abuse, physical health, supporting services, healthier neighborhoods, mental health, primary ...
Integrating Environmental Health and Electronic Health Information Using GIS Tools
ASTHO has been exploring how using GIS and data visualization tools can improve traditional public health work. This brief shares several expert use cases for visualizing and integrating environmental health and electronic health ...
Community Partners Offer Key Insights to Health Departments for Increasing Vaccine Confidence
During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy has increased because of misinformation and disinformation spreading across social and traditional media platforms, targeting vulnerable and underserved communities, and further stalling ...
Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs
Blog,
Breastfeeding is a key protective factor against infant and toddler nutrition insecurity and is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it adapts to each child’s unique nutritional needs.
Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Health Care Access for Rural Communities
Blog,
Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of health care providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.