ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements
On October 31, 2023 ASTHO announced the approval of one new and four updated health policy statements.
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Improving Access to Healthcare in the Pacific: Q&A with Patrick Abraham
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Improving Access to Healthcare in the Pacific: Q&A with Patrick Abraham access to healthcare, federated states of micronesia, underserved populations, health infrastructure, primary care ...
Developing a Data Dashboard to Address Health Equity Concerns: Insights from Puerto Rico
Developing a Data Dashboard to Address Health Equity Concerns: Insights from Puerto Rico health equity, puerto rico, social determinants of health, population health, public health data, data ...
DELPH Reflections: A Journey Towards Creating a More Equitable and Just Democracy
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DELPH Reflections: A Journey Towards Creating a More Equitable and Just Democracy Fredrick Echols DELPH has helped public health professionals reflect on their purpose, cultivate compassionate ...
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories
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Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories heart disease, stroke prevention, american heart month, cardiovascular health, chronic disease, pacific territories, environmental ...
ASTHO, Lead For America Launch Public Health Equity Corps
On June 1, 2021, ASTHO and Lead For America announced the creation of Public Health Equity Corps, a new program for young leaders to help bolster our nation’s public health infrastructure and build ...
Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Cigars Will Improve the Public’s Health
On April 29, 2021, ASTHO and its members announced support for FDA actions in advancing two tobacco product standards rulemaking processes to remove menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes ...
ASTHO Policy Statement on Structural Racism as a Public Health Issue
On April 6, 2021, ASTHO released a Board-approved policy statement addressing structural racism as a necessary component in achieving optimal health for all.
Public Health Groups Invest in National Evaluation of Social Determinants of Health
On Feb. 10, 2021 ASTHO and NACCHO announced the selection of 42 community multi-sector partnerships/coalitions across the country to receive over $2 million as a part of the Improving Social ...
ASTHO Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Promoting Well-Being Across Lifespan
On May 8, 2023, ASTHO announced the organization's recognition as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
ASTHO Awards Public Health Leaders and Agencies for Service
ASTHO Awards Public Health Leaders and Agencies for Service BETHESDA, MD—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) presented several awards during its 2019 Annual Meeting and ...
Optimal Health for All in the Legislative Process
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Previewing 2024 state legislative actions to increase health equity and optimal health for all.
Addressing Structural Racism Priority for Public Health Officials During ASTHO Health Equity Summit
On July 27, 2022, public health leaders will convene to advance health equity and address structural racism at ASTHO's Health Equity Summit.
Stroads? Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Stroads
Public health policies that support healthy transportation options for nonmotorists.
Beating Superbugs Together with a Health Equity Approach
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Raising awareness about superbugs and promoting a health equity approach to combat them.
Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024
ASTHO compiled a list of informative and inspirational public health podcasts to listen to in 2024.
Championing Change: A Toolkit for Addressing Vaccine Equity Through Community Mobilization
This toolkit details structure and outcomes of ASTHO’s Vaccine Equity Project to help jurisdictions in their pursuit of vaccine equity.
Cross Sector Collaborations: Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships
These states are connecting public health and transportation to improve access to healthcare—learn how in this report.
Advancing Health Equity Through the Legislative Process
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Previewing 2023 state legislative actions to increase health equity.
ASTHO Responds to House Ways and Means Request for Information on Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas
On Oct. 4, 2023, ASTHO responded to a Request for Information from the U.S. House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee on the subject of improving access to healthcare and rural and ...