Welcome to ASTHO

2010 Annual Meeting

Join the nation's public health leaders from October 20-22 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Prescription Drug Overdose

How states can address this growing problem

Public Health In the News

Some States Make Progress in Smoking Fight
Smoking rates are stuck around 20%. But lower rates in some states suggest progress can be made. | NPR

HHS Launches Consumer Focused Website In Spanish
HHS has unveiled CuidadodeSalud.gov, the first website in Spanish to help consumers take control of their health care. | HHS

More West Nile Cases Confirmed
The number of confirmed cases has already exceeded what was reported last year to the New Mexico DOH. | Silver City Sun News

Front-Line Managers are Key to Wellness Program Participation
What’s the difference between a company with a high participation rate in wellness programs and a low one? As it turns out, front-line managers. | Health Care Blog

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Find Your State Health Agency

Find Your State Health Official

PHER Funding Extended

The Administration has extended the use of unexpended H1N1 PHER funds for 11 months. The President also asked Congress to amend the FY11 budget request by moving $184 million of PHEP funds as an off-set to fund other programs. Read official request

State Health Agencies Are Critical to the Nation's Health

In all states, the state health agency is the sole entity that ensures that all people receive essential public health prevention, protection, and wellness services.

Want to Work for ASTHO?

Be sure to check out employment opportunities by visiting the Job Bank and select “National Organizations” to find ASTHO jobs.

Publications and Tools

Meeting the Health Equity Challenge |State public health departments have mobilized to protect tens of millions against the HINI virus, but a much more insidious and intractable problem remains: How to reduce health disparities that exist within every state.