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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 disturbing disparities in caregiver deaths by ...

Every August, national, state, and local breastfeeding stakeholders celebrate National Breastfeeding Month by engaging each other and the public in conversations about changes needed to build a landscape of breastfeeding support. The 2021 ...

Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. In addition, millions ...

On Jan. 30, 2023, ASTHO released a statement commending the FDA on a new proposal to conduct individual risk assessments for blood donors, a policy that reflects the best available science while not promoting stigma and discrimination ...

This episode discusses why there needs to be a comprehensive response in public health surveillance, in particular around the opioid epidemic. After all, without thorough data, it’s tough for lawmakers to drive action that will reduce the ...

In the Public Health Review podcast debut, host Robert Johnson speaks with public health officials from Alaska, Kentucky, and West Virginia about the ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S. and its intersections with other epidemics like ...

This episode highlights COVID-19’s impact on overdose-related deaths during the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester. There has been a significant increase in postpartum overdose-related deaths in recent years—a problem ...

Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis According to recent data from CDC, poor mental health symptoms and suicidal ideation are on the rise for high school students. Despite these rising ...

The epidemic of firearm-related injury and death in the United States has become a critical public health and safety concern that affects everyone.

Restrictions on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol, may reduce sales and reduce the number of new users.

Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on the mental health of adolescent girls. Fortunately, state legislators have been addressing school-based mental health through legislation enacted since the beginning of the ...

ASTHO, NACCHO, and NCSD warn of rising tide of STDs threatening millions of American lives

ASTHO Urges Broad Tobacco Control Policies to Stop Youth E-Cigarette Use ARLINGTON, VA—New CDC data finds that more high school and middle school students are using tobacco products and that e-cigarettes, such as JUUL, are largely to ...

ASTHO Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Opioid Efforts ARLINGTON, VA—One year ago, the Trump administration declared the nation’s opioid crisis a public health emergency, garnering attention and additional resources to combat ...

State Health Officials, Medical Experts, and Safety Advocates Call on FDA to Seek Removal of Ultra-High Dosage Opioids ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), together with the Physicians for ...

State Public Health Leaders Urged to Increase Efforts to Prevent Injuries ARLINGTON, VA—State public health leaders responded to a new “The State of Safety” report released by the National Safety Council today showing that every state has ...

State and Territorial Health Officials Applaud Surgeon General’s First Ever Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) commends U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy ...

As leaders of their state agency, state and territorial health officials can be named parties in lawsuits alleging that an action taken by a public health agency was unlawful. These officials are typically sued in their “official ...

On Feb. 21, 2022, global health advocate Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, passed away. Farmer leaves behind a legacy of radical compassion, generosity, and a commitment to social justice. He will be remembered for his work making affordable, ...