All COVID-19 Resources

Climate and Health Capacity Survey: 10 Key Takeaways

Infographic,

Climate and Health,

Food and Water Safety,

Natural Disasters,

Partnership

This infographic breaks down the top 10 takeaways from the 2022 Climate and Health Capacity Survey.

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 ...

Responding to Environmental Health Threats Following Hurricanes

Blog,

Climate and Health,

Vector-Borne Disease,

Natural Disasters,

North Carolina,

South Carolina,

Texas,

Emma Carlson,

Nicholas Porter

This post features input from departments in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas to learn more about their experiences of post-hurricane environmental health issues, as well as advice and best ...

Recommendations for Updating CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines

Brief,

Environmental Health,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Health Equity,

Arizona,

Connecticut,

Florida,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Montana,

New Mexico,

Texas,

Wisconsin

This ASTHOBrief contains three key recommendations for improving the 2013 CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines.

Climate and Health Capacity Survey

Report,

Climate and Health,

Vector-Borne Disease,

Informatics and Surveillance,

Food and Water Safety,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Health Equity,

COVID-19,

Natural Disasters

This report analyzes the results from a survey of state and territorial health agency staff to collect information regarding health agency efforts to address climate change and extreme weather.

Public Health Confronts the Mosquito: Special Considerations for United States Territories and Freely Associated States

Report,

Territories and Freely Associated States,

Vector-Borne Disease,

American Samoa,

Federated States of Micronesia,

Guam,

Marshall Islands,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Palau,

Puerto Rico,

Virgin Islands

This report aims to highlight the unique vector-borne disease challenges faced by Island Areas and to dive into the key components of a mosquito control program, that are relevant to these unique ...

Promoting Successful Onsite Wastewater Treatment Programs

Food and Water Safety,

Partnership,

North Carolina,

Virginia,

Emma Talkington,

Blog

SepticSmart Week is an annual opportunity for health agencies at all jurisdictional levels to share educational resources about onsite wastewater treatment system upkeep. This post highlights efforts ...

State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Territorial Health Policy,

Climate and Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Disability Inclusion,

Natural Disasters,

Territories and Freely Associated States,

California,

Colorado,

Illinois,

Massachusetts,

New Jersey,

New York,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Oregon,

Washington,

Adrianna Evans

While COVID-19 is still present and ever-changing, public health professionals must also grapple with new challenges such as monkeypox, increasing firearm homicide, and widespread heat waves. In the ...

Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance for Lead Testing in Water

Report,

Food and Water Safety,

American Samoa,

Arkansas,

California,

Delaware,

Florida,

Hawaii,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Maine,

Nebraska,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Oregon,

Texas,

West Virginia

This ASTHOReport serves as a primer for state and territorial health agencies seeking to assess the public health impacts of lead exposure in drinking water.

States Use Data Visualization Tools to Address Health Concerns

Blog,

Informatics and Surveillance,

Vector-Borne Disease,

COVID Vaccine,

Vaccine Distribution,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Data Modernization,

Arizona,

Connecticut,

Indiana,

Montana,

Dan Tauriello,

Emma Carlson,

Emma Talkington

Geographic Information Systems and other data visualization tools have become integral parts of public health decision-making workflows and provide crucial support to topic areas such as ...