All COVID-19 Resources

New Mexico Implements and Expands Physical Activity Programs in Rural Communities

Blog,

At-Risk Populations,

Rural Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Partnership,

Healthcare Access,

New Mexico,

Sally Davis

Sally Davis, director of UNM-PRC, discusses engaging rural communities, implementing evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and successfully adapting physical activity programs in other ...

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories

People of Public Health,

Chief Medical Officer Series,

Heart Disease,

Stroke,

At-Risk Populations,

Federated States of Micronesia,

Guam,

Marshall Islands,

Palau,

Territories and Freely Associated States,

Marcus Plescia

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories heart disease, stroke prevention, american heart month, cardiovascular health, chronic disease, pacific territories, environmental ...

The Historic Opportunity COVID-19 Presents to Address Health Equity

COVID Testing and Screening,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Recovery,

COVID Resilience,

COVID and Workforce,

Population Health and Prevention,

Race and Public Health,

Rural Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Pandemics,

Advocacy,

Marcus Plescia,

Operationalizing Equity,

People of Public Health,

Chief Medical Officer Series

The disparities experienced during the COVID pandemic have brought a national focus to health equity in our nation. The attention and resources currently being provided to help address health ...

Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines

Blog,

California,

Alabama,

South Carolina,

Georgia,

Arkansas,

At-Risk Populations,

Elimination of Disparities,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

COVID Vaccine,

Vaccine Distribution,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Partnership,

Alaska,

Geetika Nadkarni

Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines astho, association of state and territorial health officials, association of state and territorial health officials astho, ...

COVID-19’s Impact on Pregnancy and Childbirth Policies

Health Policy Update,

At-Risk Populations,

COVID and Healthcare Systems,

COVID and Special Populations,

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality,

Alabama,

Illinois,

Indiana,

New Jersey,

New York,

North Carolina,

Washington,

State Health Policy,

COVID and Law/Policy

Many states have introduced bills to strengthen and increase access to these prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, building a solid foundation of care for women who must navigate the ...

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Report,

At-Risk Populations,

Public Health Law,

State Health Policy,

Healthcare Access,

Opioids,

Women, Infant, and Family Health

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 ...

Policies For Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Planning

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Disability Inclusion,

At-Risk Populations,

Preparedness,

Accreditation,

Arizona,

Delaware,

Indiana,

Maryland,

North Carolina,

Texas,

Washington,

Adrianna Evans,

Heather Tomlinson,

Maggie Davis

As new diseases or emergencies arise, working alongside trusted committees can help health officials quickly respond and prevent undue burden on at-risk groups such as people with disabilities, ...

What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health

Infographic,

Mental Health,

Overdose Prevention,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs,

Infant and Child Health,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Youth Mental Health

What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health caregiver stress, traumatic childhood experiences, secondary prevention, tertiary prevention, child abuse, physical health, supporting services, healthier ...

What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health—Look to Primary Prevention for Better Health

Blog,

Mental Health,

Overdose Prevention,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs,

Infant and Child Health,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Youth Mental Health,

Robin Matthies,

Allison Budzinski,

Heather Sebero

Community members and policymakers that want to prevent suicides, overdoses, and adverse childhood experiences can choose to intervene at different levels.

What We Learned at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum

Blog,

Population Health and Prevention,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Leadership Development,

Public Health Workforce,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

At-Risk Populations

What We Learned at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum ASTHO | Our staff's top takeaways from the TechXpo. astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health ...