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Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Emergency Planning

Blog,
Health Equity,
Disability Inclusion,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Pandemics,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Strategic Planning,
Partnership,
Improving Disability Inclusion,
Territories and Freely Associated States,
Puerto Rico,
Rhode Island,
Margaret Nilz

Inclusive practices that prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents, regardless of age or ability, are essential in ensuring effective disaster preparedness and response.

State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Environmental Health,
Climate and Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Health Equity,
Disability Inclusion,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Territories and Freely Associated States,
Improving Disability Inclusion,
California,
Colorado,
Illinois,
Massachusetts,
New Jersey,
New York,
Northern Mariana Islands,
Oregon,
Washington,
Adrianna Evans

While COVID-19 is still present and ever-changing, public health professionals must also grapple with new challenges such as monkeypox, increasing firearm homicide, and widespread heat waves. In the wake of such emergencies, public health ...

Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season

Blog,
Environmental Health,
Climate and Health,
Food and Water Safety,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Florida,
Virgin Islands,
Territories and Freely Associated States,
Partnership,
Emma Carlson,
Emma Talkington,
Adrianna Evans,
Nicholas Porter,
Lisa Peterson,
State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors,
Health Equity,
Disability Inclusion,
Improving Disability Inclusion

Health agencies play a key role in preparing for and responding to hurricanes and other severe weather events.

Jurisdictions Using Policy to Address Unique Island Area Health Challenges

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Environmental Health,
Climate and Health,
Food and Water Safety,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Social Determinants of Health,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Federal Government Affairs,
Territories and Freely Associated States,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
American Samoa,
Federated States of Micronesia,
Guam,
Marshall Islands,
Northern Mariana Islands,
Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands,
Beth Giambrone,
Parker Beene

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 ...