Public Health Organizations Applaud Funding for Data Modernization Initiative
On March 27, 2020, ASTHO and several partner organization released a statement applauding Congress for its commitment to public health data modernization in the CARES Act.
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Governmental Public Health Leaders Request Emergency Supplemental Funding for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Efforts
On Feb. 24, 2020, ASTHO, as part of a coalition of public health organizations, issued a request that the administration propose, and Congress pass, an FY 2020 supplemental appropriations bill to ...
Rural Health Perspectives: West Virginia and Montana Share Priorities
In recognition of Rural Health Day, which falls on Nov. 18, we spoke with Ayne Amjad (SHO-WV) and Maggie Cook-Shimanek (SHO-MT) about the importance of public health in rural areas.
Public Health Highlights of President’s FY22 Budget Proposal
In May 2021, President Biden released full details of the fiscal year 2022 budget. Overall, the budget request combines President Biden's American Jobs Plan, his American Families Plan, and ...
In Case You Missed It: 10 Headlines from ASTHO’s Public Health TechXpo
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A quick rundown of sessions and speakers at the 2022 ASTHO Public Health TechXpo.
How States Are Housing the Homeless During a Pandemic
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Policymakers seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by focusing on non-congregate sheltering and alternative housing for unhoused populations.
How-To Guide: Engaging Island Jurisdiction Partners
This how-to guide provides steps, tips, and templates for developing and maintaining effective partnerships within island health agencies.
COVID-19 Highlights Need to Fund State Public Health
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COVID-19 Highlights Need to Fund State Public Health Association of state and territorial health officials, astho, covid-19, covid-19 pandemic, public health, public health infrastructure, state ...
How to Address COVID-19 in Communities of Color
The statistics of who is dying from COVID-19 paint a glaring picture and highlight the ever-growing health disparities that exist in communities of color. These health disparities have become a focus ...
End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
ASTHO legislative alert, Dec. 20, 2022: End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
COVID-19 Highlights Urgent Need for Increased Public Health Funding
This episode highlights why it's important for Congress and the Trump administration to support state, territorial, tribal, and local public health workforces as they respond to the COVID-19 ...
What to Know About the American Rescue Plan
One of President Biden’s first actions just before being sworn into office was to draft up the American Rescue Plan, a sweeping proposal that ASTHO has committed to working with the Biden ...
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, opioid crisis, congressional priorities, ...
Congressional Efforts to Bolster Contact Tracing Workforce
As the response to COVID-19 transitions from response to recovery, advocacy efforts continue to intensify on Capitol Hill, to help shape negotiations on the fifth emergency supplemental package.
What You Need to Know About Federal Emergency Supplemental Funding for COVID-19
To prepare and respond to COVID-19, Congress and the administration approved three emergency supplemental bills for the federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governmental agencies. This post ...
ASTHO’s Most Used Resources of 2021
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ASTHO's mission is to support, equip, and advocate for state and territorial health officials in their work of advancing the public's health and well-being. To that end, here are the 12 most ...