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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public Health in the Courts

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Population Health and Prevention,

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Substance Misuse,

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Environmental Health,

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Christina Severin

There are a number of court cases playing out across the country that could affect the options state and territorial health officials have to limit the spread of disease and promote health and well-being.

New Framework Helps Public Health Leaders Navigate Suicide, Mental Health

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Michael Fraser,

Mandy Cohen

On Oct. 4, 2023, ASTHO, CDC, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and Mental Health America released a framework for public health leaders with effective strategies to improve mental health and prevent suicide for all people, in every ...

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: States Invest in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies

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Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental health-related visits among ...

ASTHO’s Public Health Resolutions for 2021

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Race and Public Health,

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Rural Health,

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Territories and Freely Associated States,

Tobacco Control,

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Cara Person,

Kristi Meadows,

Vector-Borne Disease

Every year, ASTHO performs an annual environmental scan to identify these policy and programmatic priorities. The most recent scan occurred from June 2019 to May 2020. Through ongoing collection of data from a variety of sources—including ...

A Roadmap for Using a Public Health Approach to Prevent Firearm Injury

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A Roadmap for Using a Public Health Approach to Prevent Firearm Injury public health approach, prevent firearm injury, firearm related death, firearm violence, prevention strategies, health equity, diverse communities, risk and protective ...

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

Tennessee,

Wyoming,

Beth Giambrone,

Maggie Davis

People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

Men and Firearms: Proven Public Health Interventions to Curb Violence

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Lindsey Myers,

Marcus Plescia,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Youth Mental Health

The recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and elsewhere across the country, have drawn renewed attention to firearm violence as a major public health issue in our nation. It’s a particularly important issue to consider during Men’s ...

Public Health Full-Court(s) Press

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Environmental Health,

Health Equity,

Tribal Health,

Christina Severin

Public Health Full-Court(s) Press Court Cases That Impact Public Health Policy and Practice Christina Severin Court cases can impact public health policy and practice. Learn about recent relevant cases from the Supreme Court, lower federal ...

Public Health Highlights of President’s FY22 Budget Proposal

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Overdose Prevention,

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Jeffrey O. Ekoma,

Data Modernization,

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Pandemics,

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Grants and Contracts Management,

Public Health Workforce

In May 2021, President Biden released full details of the fiscal year 2022 budget. Overall, the budget request combines President Biden's American Jobs Plan, his American Families Plan, and funding priorities for the Pentagon and ...

How States Are Housing the Homeless During a Pandemic

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Alabama,

Alaska,

Arizona,

California,

Connecticut,

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

Ohio,

Pennsylvania,

Vermont,

Washington, D.C.

Policymakers seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by focusing on non-congregate sheltering and alternative housing for unhoused populations.