All COVID-19 Resources

Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Blog,

Climate and Health,

Partnership,

Natural Disasters,

Health in All Policies,

California,

Minnesota,

Washington,

Emma Talkington

As the United States begins to see more wildfires, it is important for health agencies to be ready to address concerns from the public and collaborate with other state agencies to mitigate the health ...

Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable

Brief,

Disability Inclusion,

Elimination of Disparities,

Natural Disasters,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Margaret Nilz

Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, access to health care, centers for disease control, syndromic ...

Implementing Health in All Policies in the Climate Space

Report,

Food and Water Safety,

Vector-Borne Disease,

Infectious Disease,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Health in All Policies,

Natural Disasters,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Public Health Workforce,

New Mexico,

Texas,

Washington,

Wisconsin,

Kerry Wyss,

Ali Aslam

Implementing Health in All Policies in the Climate Space ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, HiAP lens, Health in all policies, climate change, climate space, flooding and ...

Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

COVID Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Mental Health,

Environmental Health,

Natural Disasters,

California,

Connecticut,

Hawaii,

Iowa,

Maine,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

New Jersey,

New York,

Oregon,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Adrianna Evans

While communities transition from emergency response to long-term monitoring and recovery, the federal government and states are taking legislative action to improve emergency preparedness ...

Connecting Climate Change and Health Equity in Public Health Agencies

Podcast,

Climate and Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Natural Disasters,

Partnership,

Members,

Washington,

Robert Johnson,

Umair Shah,

Rad Cunningham

Experts from the Washington State Department of Health discuss understanding and addressing climate and equity concerns.

Advancing Preparedness for Life Support Users During Power Outages

Louisiana,

Report,

Natural Disasters,

Disability Inclusion,

Elimination of Disparities,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships

This report provides guidance on boosting power outage support for people who use life support and other durable medical equipment devices.

National Preparedness Month: Recognizing Public Health Preparedness

Blog,

Natural Disasters,

Pandemics,

Public Health Workforce,

Climate and Health,

Partnership,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID and Workforce,

Funding,

Andrew D. Pickett

Fortunately, looking at the ASTHO Directors of Public Health Preparedness (DPHP) peer group and seeing the great work of public health emergency preparedness and response programs across the nation, ...

States Can Lead on Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Climate and Health,

Natural Disasters,

California,

Connecticut,

Hawaii,

Maryland,

Minnesota,

New Mexico,

New York,

Oregon,

Rhode Island,

Vermont,

Indiana,

New Jersey,

Texas,

Washington,

Shelbi Davis

Earth Day is a natural time to examine current and future climate change policies that impact human health, including clean air, safe drinking water, access to food, and secure shelter.

Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Emergency Planning

Blog,

Disability Inclusion,

Natural Disasters,

Pandemics,

Strategic Planning,

Partnership,

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.

Introducing New Approaches to Enhance Power Outage Support Users

Natural Disasters,

Disability Inclusion,

Louisiana,

ASTHOConnect

ASTHO and ASTHO consultant Eric Cote host an interactive session introducing the new toolkit on promising approaches to enhance power outage support for life support users. This virtual offering ...