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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. ... Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Policy ...

States Increasing Supports for Early Childhood Programs

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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. ... States Increasing ...

Early Brain Development: A Keystone for Health Equity

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State and territorial health departments, federal agencies, and other national partner organizations are increasingly taking steps to support healthy brain development at the earliest stages of life. ... development, early childhood ...

Placemaking Begets Youth Sports, Promoting Healthier Communities

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ACEs,

Creating community gathering spaces, or placemaking, has garnered considerable attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth sports is an important outgrowth of placemaking as they can be a protective factor in preventing ACEs and ...

Promoting Mental Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World

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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 ...

Jurisdictions Using Policy to Address Unique Island Area Health Challenges

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Guam,

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 ...

A Conversation With José Romero to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place annually from September 15-October 15 to celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and influence of the Hispanic and Latinx community in the U.S. In recognition of this month, ASTHO interviewed one ...

Advancing Breastfeeding During a Pandemic

Ohio,

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for breastfeeding families and state breastfeeding initiatives. This brief discusses these challenges and how states in ASTHO’s Breastfeeding Learning Community are overcoming ...

Considering the Role of Social Stressors in Chemical Risk Assessment

PFAS,

In addition to PFAS exposure assessments, state and territorial health agencies may also consider the role of social stressors during the risk assessment process. ... Considering the Role of Social Stressors in Chemical Risk Assessment In ...