Immunization: A Cornerstone of Public Health
In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding immunization. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: An Extraordinary Public Health Challenge
The State Health Policy portfolio includes an annual legislative prospectus series. This document is from 2021 and addresses the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Reaches Agreement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Bill
On April 4, 2022, the U.S. Senate indicated that they have reached an agreement on a $10 billion bipartisan emergency supplemental funding bill for the federal COVID-19 response.
Letter to the White House Requesting Funding For a National Monkeypox Response
Letter to the White House Requesting Funding For a National Monkeypox Response Demetre Daskalakis, MD National Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW ...
Current Measles Outbreaks Should Alarm Every American and Highlight the Critical Importance of Vaccination Programs
Current Measles Outbreaks Should Alarm Every American and Highlight the Critical Importance of Vaccination Programs ARLINGTON, VA—John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH, secretary of health at the Washington State ...
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Statement on New CDC COVID-19 Guidance
On Aug. 11, 2022, ASTHO's Chief Medical Officer issued a statement of support for CDC's new COVID-19 guidelines.
Video Series: Breaking Barriers to Help People Living With Disabilities Get Vaccinated
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, ...
New Report on the Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Health Workers Presents Concerning Data on Workforce Well-Being
ASTHO issued a statement of concern for public health and healthcare workers on June 25, 2021, following the publication of a CDC MMWR Early Release, that details the devastating effects of the ...
Tech Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Public Health Authorities Share COVID-19 Innovations and Challenges
On March 31, 2021, ASTHO hosted its inaugural TechXpo, the first national convening of state and territorial health officials with local and federal partners and private technology firms and tech ...
ASTHO President and Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Testifies Before Congress About COVID-19 Vaccinations
On Dec. 10, 2020, ASTHO president and Pennsylvania secretary of health Rachel Levine, MD, testified about the COVID-19 vaccine before a Senate subcommittee.
State Health Officials Share 12 Tips for Safe In-Person Voting
On Oct. 22, 2020, in preparation for National Vote Early Day, ASTHO joined voter education groups and local public health agencies to remind voters of steps they can take to ensure they stay healthy ...
Safety, Not Politics, Must Drive COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline
On Sept. 3, 2020, Rachel Levine, MD, ASTHO President and Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania, issued a statement of concern and called for rigorous scientific testing in response to comments from ...
ASTHO, NCSD Awarded ASAE Power of A Silver Award
On Aug. 13, 2020, ASTHO and the National Coalition of STD Directors announced that their joint venture, Making Content: A Training for COVID-19 Contact Tracers has been awarded a Power of A Silver ...
Health Officials Launch Ad Campaign to Encourage Mask Use
On Aug. 12, 2020, ASTHO and the Big Cities Health Coalition launched a joint campaign called Personalities, that urges Americans to "mask up" and slow the spread of COVID-19.
State Health Officials Alarmed by U.S. Measles Outbreaks, Stress the Importance of Adhering to Established Public Health Practices and Vaccinating the Unvaccinated
On Feb. 26, 2024, ASTHO's CMO issued a statement in response to several measles outbreaks currently occurring in the United States.
Containing and Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease: A Cornerstone of Public Health
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Prevention 2024 state legislative action on infectious disease control and prevention.
Forensic Pathologist Shortages: Context and Considerations for State Public Health Agencies
The opioid epidemic has exacerbated the shortage of board-certified forensic pathologists, presenting a major workforce challenge for public health systems.
ASTHO Files Amicus Brief with Supreme Court of North Carolina on Public Health Empowerment
On May 11, 2023, ASTHO announced it had filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of North Carolina asserting that a public health official must be empowered to take quick action to protect the ...
Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers The nation's ability to quickly contain infectious disease outbreaks is more important than ever, and an expanded ...
The Transition Away from Universal Case Investigation & Contact Tracing for Individual Cases of COVID-19 by Public Health Agencies
A joint statement on transitioning away from universal case investigation and contact tracing for individual cases of COVID-19 by public health agencies.