As in any sector, there is often talk in the public health field of “working upstream,” or addressing problems at their source. If public health is going to be a changemaker in the world, its leaders ...
ASTHO President Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, shares a message of gratitude to all of the hardworking public health professionals that help keep the nation ...
Alabama shares six ways a cross-cutting approach successfully impacted its PHIG workplan implementation.
The Louisiana Department of Health HAI/AR program highlights the current landscape of HAI/AR programs, the benefits of having leadership dedicated to the HAI/AR program mission and priorities, and ...
An interview with ASTHO President Anne Zink (SHO-AK) about strengthening state and federal connections for public health.
ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser looks back on nine of the top public health highlights in 2019.
Danny Staley (alumni-NC) discusses his role as ASTHO’s Chief of Caribbean Operations and how his time as North Carolina's state health official helped him prepare for his current position.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lisa Piercey of Tennessee discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Jill Hunsaker Ryan of Colorado discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Abinash Achrekar of New Mexico discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Howard Haft of Maryland discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Rachel Levine of Pennsylvania discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lilian Peake of South Carolina discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Thomas Dobbs of Mississippi discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
Accurate and timely communication from health officials during a public health emergency is critical to ensure people can reduce their risk of illness or death. Karen Smith (alumni-CA) talks about ...
ASTHO interviews Anne Zink, MD, as she steps into her role as the association's 80th president.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of heart disease, particularly in adults aged 35 to 64. This blog post breaks down ways the Surgeon General's report on smoking cessation may be ...
ASTHO interview with Norman Oliver, MD, MA (alumni-VA) about achieving health equity and optimal health across racial lines.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Christopher Pezzullo of Maine discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lynn Gallagher of New Mexico discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.