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Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

Blog,

Environmental Health,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Workforce,

Emerging Infectious Diseases,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Primary Care and Public Health,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

Preparedness,

Natural Disasters,

Pandemics,

Communications,

COVID and Communication,

Amelia Poulin,

Sidnie Christian

Following a hurricane, the risk of exposure to infectious disease increases due, in part, to the presence of floodwater and debris. Hurricanes may contribute to population displacement and overcrowding—further heightening risk factors for ...

Behind the PSA: Making the #MaskUp Campaign

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Communication,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

News,

ASTHO News,

Advocacy,

Communications,

Education,

Partnership,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Population Health and Prevention,

Chrissie Juliano,

Michael Fraser,

Elise Moore

In August 2020, the Big Cities Health Coalition and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials released a co-produced public service announcement to support public education in our members’ communities. The call to action in ...

Looking Back and Moving Forward from the U.S. Mpox Outbreak

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Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

Infectious Disease,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Health Equity,

Emerging Infectious Diseases,

Elimination of Disparities,

Race and Public Health,

Communications,

LGBTQ+,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Louisiana,

Amelia Poulin,

Chris Taylor,

Sidnie Christian

This blog post explores the impact of mpox, state health agency response, and the way forward.

From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol

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People of Public Health,

Series,

Chief Medical Officer Series,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Public Health Law,

State Health Policy,

Territorial Health Policy,

Communications,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Elimination of Disparities,

Race and Public Health,

California,

Massachusetts,

North Carolina,

Oklahoma,

Rhode Island,

Marcus Plescia

Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.

Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024 

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Communications,

Health Equity,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Environmental Health,

Policy,

Bailey Feldman Crannick,

ASTHO Podcast List

ASTHO compiled a list of informative and inspirational public health podcasts to listen to in 2024.

COVID-19 and Beyond: Improving Youth Mental Health Outcomes and Disparities

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Mental Health,

COVID and Special Populations,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Health Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Ioana Ungureanu,

Communications,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

LGBTQ+,

Race and Public Health,

Healthcare Access,

Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,

Arkansas,

Georgia,

Hawaii,

Indiana,

Nevada,

New Jersey,

New York,

Oklahoma,

Utah,

Washington,

Policy,

State Health Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that include increased anxiety, depression, ...

Taking the Smoke Out of COVID-19

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Mental Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Partnership,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Blog,

Marcus Plescia,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Communications

While COVID-19 remains a top public health priority, the pandemic has also intensified the need for strong tobacco control policies and marketing campaigns. CDC recognizes current or former tobacco users as one of several groups at higher ...

Supporting Infant & Child Immunizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A With Michael Warren

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Special Populations,

Immunization,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Katrin Patterson,

Michael Warren,

Healthcare Access,

Vaccine Distribution,

Partnership,

Communications,

COVID and Communication,

Infant and Child Health

In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, ASTHO and AMCHP interviewed Michael Warren, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Associate Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) at the Health Resources and Services Administration ...

ASTHO President Nirav D. Shah Looks Ahead to 2022

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Health Equity,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Capacity,

COVID and Funding,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

COVID and Healthcare Systems,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Recovery,

COVID Resilience,

COVID and Workforce,

Nirav Shah,

Communications,

Members,

Leadership Development,

Public Health Workforce

Amid so much uncertainty, it might feel naïve to make any claims about what the future holds. But it is in these moments that it becomes more important than ever to have beacons to guide us and give us hope. As we look ahead to 2022, ...

The Light at the End of the (Long) Tunnel

Health Equity,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Communication,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Blog,

Communications,

Marcus Plescia,

Series,

Chief Medical Officer Series,

Leadership Development

As public health officials lead the pandemic response, clear direction-setting in every state and territories is vital to assure our planning and implementation is fair and focused on those most at need. These are not entirely ...