ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...
Infographic depicting findings on a survey around opioid use among pregnant people. ... Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy in 34 Jurisdictions
Infographic depicting findings on a survey around opioid use among pregnant people.
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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. ... The ...
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding immunization. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series. ... Legislative Prospectus: Immunization
2022 ASTHO Legislative Prospectus: Immunization
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Public health leaders are positioned to prevent illness from the "tripledemic” of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV with approved vaccines and preventative antibody treatments. ... Policymakers Boosting Public Health Readiness for ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive health care services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and infection protection for clinical staff, and ...
Policymakers seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by focusing on non-congregate sheltering and alternative housing for unhoused populations. ... services for homeless persons, including shelter, food, clothing, and transportation. The ...
States Reassessing Vaccine Policy and Public Health Powers Shalini Nair, Andy Baker-White Review of state policies to weaken vaccine requirements and reduce public health powers. Immunization is a key pillar of public health, crucial for ...
Anticipating a rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccines as they are authorized, the CDC developed COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance in collaboration with state and local jurisdictions to outline how each jurisdiction will make ...
As the weather warms, state and territorial health agencies prepare to address a rise in public health risks associated with recreational water activities, such as water-related injury, drowning, waterborne disease outbreaks, and exposure ...
Learn how federal and state policies are lessening the presence and negative health effects of PFAS in water and consumer products. ... States’ Growing Efforts to Eliminate PFAS
Eliminating PFAS through Legislation
Learn how federal and ...
Community design strategies that increase the availability of safe and accessible outdoor spaces create more physical activity opportunities for people of all abilities. ... partners—including in the parks, recreation, and planning ...
Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue. ... to be permanently deferred from donating blood since 1977. In 2015, FDA reconsidered this policy, reducing the deferral period ...
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century, as well as some of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to prevent disease, disparities, disability, and death among children and adults. The COVID-19 ...