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Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Supportive Housing  open_in_new

Blog,

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the intersections of social determinants of health, such as transportation, education, and housing, and their impact on the health of individuals and communities. As the moratorium on evictions ends in ...

United for One Health  open_in_new

PFAS,
Blog,

Nov. 3, 2021, marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign to recognize and embrace how public health is connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. In this post, ASTHO talks about One Health with Wayne E. ...

Health Equity Approaches to Preventing Heart Disease and Strokes  open_in_new

Ohio,

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 community development. CDC’s Division for ...

Incorporating Health in All Policies: Tips for Grantmakers  open_in_new

This ASTHOBrief offers a menu of strategies and considerations for organizations interested in incorporating a Health in All Policies and equity-centered approach to the development and implementation of requests for proposals and notice ...

Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke  open_in_new

Blog,

As the United States begins to see more wildfires, it is important for health agencies to be ready to address concerns from the public and collaborate with other state agencies to mitigate the health risks of wildfire smoke.

Framing Health in All Policies: Terms That Resonate  open_in_new

Health in All Policies can be a successful strategy to expand collaboration between state and territorial agencies and other partners, but the terminology used in programs focused on these efforts can differ. While equity is often a ...

How States Are Housing the Homeless During a Pandemic  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

Policymakers seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by focusing on non-congregate sheltering and alternative housing for unhoused populations.

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Challenges Members to Promote Health Equity and Health in All Policies  open_in_new

News,

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Challenges Members to Promote Health Equity and Health in All Policies ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and ASTHO President and ...

Health Agency Staff Collaborate Across Sectors to Address Climate Risks  open_in_new

Ohio,
Utah,

Environmental health and public health preparedness staff work closely together to respond to natural disasters and climate change—learn how in this report.

Building a More Equitable Economy Post-Pandemic  open_in_new

Utah,
Blog,

Economic security and well-being, job stability, access to safe and affordable housing, access to healthy and nutritious foods, and access to resources to manage mental and physical health—all of these things impact individual, family, and ...

Increasing Access to Contraception in the United States: Assessing Achievement and Sustainability  open_in_new

This article in Journal Of Women's Health explores the actions of jurisdictions that participated in the Increasing Access to Contraception Learning Community, and how they continued the work of their action plan goals 1 year after the ...

Leveraging Healthy People 2030 to Build Non-Traditional Multisector Partnerships  open_in_new

Ohio,

This ASTHO brief outlines strategies for equitable access to COVID-19 therapeutics, focusing on high-risk groups and distribution challenges.

Improving Care to Address Maternal and Child Lead Exposure  open_in_new

Iowa,

In 2017, nearly 64,000 children under six had elevated blood lead levels as defined by the CDC. There is no safe blood lead level in children, and even low levels of lead have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic ...

HiAP Strategy Works in States, Locally to Meet Equity Challenges in COVID-19 Response  open_in_new

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While governments have faced challenges in adopting a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to respond to COVID-19, the impact of the public health emergency across sectors such as housing, transportation, and employment has created a ...