Member Spotlight: Jill Hunsaker Ryan
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Jill Hunsaker Ryan of Colorado discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
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ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Data Modernization and Privacy Protections
ASTHO notes the top state public health policy issues in an annual Legislative Prospectus series. ASTHO is publishing a prospectus for the top 10 policy issues to watch in 2022. This week we are ...
ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Public Health Workforce
Utah,
Continuing ASTHO’s Legislative Prospectus series—which highlights the top 10 public health policy issues for 2022—we are focusing this week on mental and behavioral health as well as supporting the ...
Proposed Vaccination Laws to Watch in the New Year
HIV,
PFAS,
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century, as well as some of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to prevent disease, disparities, disability, and death ...
State Policies Bolster Investment in Community Health Workers
Ohio,
In the current legislative cycle, there are several policy strategies that support the development and integration of community health workers into the public health workforce, including dedicated ...
States Leverage COVID-19 Relief Funding to Improve Accessibility for People Living With Disabilities
On the 32nd anniversary of the ADA, this blog post explores state legislation around the country that supports people living with disabilities.
How the DiSC Personality Assessment Can Strengthen Public Health Leadership
An interview with DELPH scholars Halina Palacios and Nathifa Miller about the importance of developing a strong leadership style, advice for future public health leaders, and using the DiSC ...
States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.
Public Health’s Silent Defender: Cybersecurity
Public Health’s Silent Defender: Cybersecurity ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Public health, health sector coordinating council, strategic preparedness, preparedness ...
How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy
Guam,
Utah,
How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy overdose prevention policy, overdose crisis, fatal overdoses, emergence of xylazine, illicit drug supply, toxicological testing, ...
State Policies Supporting Evidence-Based Therapeutic Psilocybin Use
Interest is using psilocybins to treat some disorders has reemerged. Some states are taking steps to put that interest into practice.
Education and Public Health: Supporting Youth Through COVID-19 and Beyond
ACEs,
Ohio,
Toxic stress contributes to a variety of negative outcomes for children. And unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased the likelihood of children experiencing childhood trauma, adverse childhood ...
States Explore the Relationship Between Partner Violence and Substance Use Disorders
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical moment to address intimate partner violence as a major public health threat. Intimate partner violence associated with substance use disorders ...
Transformational Leadership: A Vaccine for Rural Healthcare Delivery
Blog,
During the early spread of COVID-19, the National Rural Health Association senior vice president Brock Slabach stated: “Before the pandemic, rural hospitals were struggling for survival. COVID-19 has ...
As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies
An ASTHO blog article on leave policies to support better work/life balance.
16 Key Considerations for Drive-Through or Mobile Testing
Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,
16 recommendations for states as they set up mobile and drive-through COVID-19 test sites.
Approaches for Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Low-Income Americans
Iowa,
Poor oral health is considered a health disparity for low-income children and adults; it has significant impacts on the overall health and well-being especially for those who are vulnerable. However, ...
How Strong Partnerships Improved Colorado's Suicide And Overdose Prevention Strategy
This video post highlights the Colorado National Collaborative, an innovative collaborative framework that is improving suicide and overdose prevention efforts in Colorado, and how a similar approach ...
Preventing Firearm Injury and Death with Safe and Secure Storage Policies
Ohio,
State efforts to reduce firearm injury and death with safe storage policies.
Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
Utah,
During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.