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Health Policy Update

Every week ASTHO's State Health Policy and Federal Government Affairs teams examine trends and developments in public health law. These pieces, collectively called Health Policy Update, are a regular feature on ASTHO's blog. The posts explore a wide range of topics through both a legislative and regulatory lens.

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Federal Policies Search for Insights and Solutions into Long COVID

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Public Health: Creating a Healthier Society

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Improvements in Public Health Hiring Practices

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Illinois Strengthens Public Health Infrastructure with New Data Modernization Director

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Responding to Environmental Health Threats Following Hurricanes

This post has been updated. It was originally published on November 21, 2022.

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Strengthening Public Health Communication: Oklahoma’s Strategy and Lessons Learned

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Advanced Grant Payments: Creating a More Equitable Public Health System

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Ohio Department of Health Using Partnerships to Improve Public Health Data and Emergency Preparedness

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How Washington State Leverages Data to Improve Emergency Preparedness

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How Emergency Preparedness Can Better Protect Children’s Health

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Public Health Full-Court(s) Press

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Texas Leverages ASTHO Program to Advance Workforce Strategy

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