Pennsylvania introduced innovative processes to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access COVID-19 vaccines and other critical care.
This infographic highlights 10 high-level strategies to advance work in school behavioral health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced ...
States have identified different strategies to implement healthy eating approaches and reduce obesity at the school and community levels, as well as through food labeling at grocery stores and food ...
Each video in this series focuses on a unique topic and features stories from ASTHO’s disability and preparedness specialists in the field. The videos demonstrate how they work to ensure information, ...
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 ...
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.
The OD2A Health Equity Needs Assessment is designed to assess the support, technical assistance, and training that state, local, and territorial health agencies need to move health equity forward ...
ASTHO partnered with the International Association for Indigenous Aging to produce this series of communication materials to address the connection between brain health and heart health.
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding health equity. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
ASTHO Launches National Campaign to Support Healthy Communities, Aligning with NACCHO and the U.S. Surgeon General ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) ...
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 ...
Housing and overall neighborhood conditions significantly influence a community’s health. Housing quality, stability, and affordability also directly impact an individual’s opportunity and ability to ...
In this episode, two maternal healthcare veterans share approaches for bringing providers into the process, as well as how state health officials can promote risk appropriate care strategies and ...
Flavored tobacco policy has changed rapidly over the past few months. In April, FDA announced their intention to implement rules prohibiting the sale of menthol e-cigarettes and flavored cigars, ...
Researchers estimate more than 140,000 children in the United States experienced the death of a parent or grandparent caregiver between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The study highlights ...
Reviewing 2024 public health legislative actions in Island Areas.
This episode emphasizes the importance of addressing heart disease and stroke prevention through approaches that center on health equity, including systems-level changes, quality improvement, and ...
Four ways the Oregon Health Authority has benefited from aligning its opioid and accreditation-related efforts.
For many Americans, access to dental care remains out of reach, but there are a number of states pursuing strategies to improve access and oral health outcomes, such as primary care and dental care ...