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Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

Blog,

Environmental Health,

At-Risk Populations,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Workforce,

Emerging Infectious Diseases,

Primary Care and Public Health,

HIV,

Natural Disasters,

Pandemics,

Communications,

COVID and Communication,

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 ...

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia: Improving Access to Care for People Living with HIV

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,

Video,

HIV

In this ASTHO webinar, learn how state public health agencies can align with state Medicaid agencies to collaboratively advance the goals of the National Ending the HIV Initiative. Featured guests ...

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Elimination of Disparities,

Community Health Workers,

HIV,

Race and Public Health,

LGBTQ+,

California,

Connecticut,

Florida,

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

Maggie Davis,

Rachel Scheckman,

Victoria Pless

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

2022 Legislative Session Update: Part Two

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

HIV,

Tobacco Control,

Mental Health,

PFAS,

Rural Health,

Infectious Disease,

West Virginia,

Wyoming,

New Jersey,

California,

Washington, D.C.,

New York,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Rhode Island,

Minnesota,

Maryland,

Parker Beene,

Maggie Davis,

Beth Giambrone

The ASTHO State Health Policy team provides brief updates on 5 of the ten state health policy issues to watch in 2022: mental and behavioral health, rural health, e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco ...

States Using Policy to Remove Barriers to HIV Testing

Health Policy Update,

HIV,

LGBTQ+,

State Health Policy,

Arizona,

California,

Connecticut,

Massachusetts,

New Jersey,

New York,

Amelia Poulin

National HIV Testing Day is observed each year on June 27, the goal is to encourage people to get tested and know their HIV status. Recent legislation on this topic speaks to its prioritization and ...

Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines

Blog,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Primary Care and Public Health,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

HIV,

Sowmya Kuruganti,

Contraception Access

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 ...

Ending The HIV Epidemic

Legislative Prospectus,

HIV

In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding HIV. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Ending the HIV Epidemic

Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

HIV,

State Health Policy,

Alabama,

Arizona,

California,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Kentucky,

Missouri,

Oregon,

Rhode Island,

Virginia,

West Virginia,

LGBTQ+

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 ...

Remembering Paul Farmer: When Public Health Doesn’t Back Down

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

HIV,

Health Equity,

Healthcare Access,

Dylan Reynolds

On Feb. 21, 2022, global health advocate Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, passed away. Farmer leaves behind a legacy of radical compassion, generosity, and a commitment to social justice. He will be remembered ...