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State Legislative Activity Supports Federal Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Initiative

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Syndemic-Related Infections

Across the nation, public health agencies have mounted herculean efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing a pre-existing HIV epidemic and an opioid crisis that is serving as a source for many new HIV outbreaks. Tackling these ...

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Ending the HIV Epidemic

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As part of ASTHO’s annual Legislative Prospectus series, we are taking time this week to focus on efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Public health officials across all levels of government have been working to end the HIV epidemic, exploring ...

State and Territorial Health Leaders Commend Selection of John Wiesman as Co-Chair of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

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John Wiesman,
Nicole Alexander-Scott

State and Territorial Health Leaders Commend Selection of John Wiesman as Co-Chair of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) commends HHS Secretary Azar for ...

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

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Amelia Poulin,
Sidnie Christian

Following a hurricane, the risk of exposure to infectious disease increases due, in part, to the presence of floodwater and debris. Hurricanes may contribute to population displacement and overcrowding—further heightening risk factors for ...

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

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Maggie Davis,
Rachel Scheckman,
Victoria Pless

Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.

Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines

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Sowmya Kuruganti,
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In December 2021, HRSA approved new and updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, which will go into effect in 2023. The recent changes include a new guideline on obesity prevention for midlife women and updates to five existing ...

Looking Back and Moving Forward from the U.S. Mpox Outbreak

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Amelia Poulin,
Chris Taylor,
Sidnie Christian

This blog post explores the impact of mpox, state health agency response, and the way forward.

Summary of FY25 Senate Appropriations Bill

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The Senate released its version of the FY25 LHHS appropriation bill on August 1, 2024, with significant changes in proposed public health funding than the House's proposed bill.

Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP

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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 ...