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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 ...

Public Health Thank You Day: Thoughts From ASTHO Leadership  open_in_new

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Every year on Nov. 22, ASTHO—and countless other agencies and organizations worldwide—take a moment to acknowledge the public health workforce on Public Health Thank You Day. Like so many other days of recognition, it has become a blip on ...

Update for Public Health Workforce About Federal Loan Forgiveness  open_in_new

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In addition to the countless hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, many public health workers are also grappling with how to repay outstanding federal loans. In response, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced ...

Pharmacies Are Critical to Pandemic Planning, Not Just Response  open_in_new

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Pharmacies have long been instrumental partners in providing lifesaving vaccines nationwide. As state and territorial health officials evaluate their COVID-19 response, planners must include input from the pharmacy community when ...

Top Nine Public Health Highlights of 2019  open_in_new

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STIs,
HIV,

ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser looks back on nine of the top public health highlights in 2019.

Gratitude Amid Struggle: Celebrating Wins in the COVID-19 Response  open_in_new

Anne Zink (Chief Medical Officer, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services) and Larry Lewis (licensed psychologist and executive coach) speak on the importance of celebrating “small wins”—tangible stories of progress that can ...

Lessons on State Resilience and Vulnerability to Complex Disasters  open_in_new

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This report highlights lessons learned about how to remain resilient in the face of complex disasters and environmental events, following two listening sessions hosted by ASTHO and the Environmental Council of the States.

Eight Ways Health Department Leaders Can Support Effective HAI/AR Programs  open_in_new

State and territorial health agency health care-associated infection/antimicrobial-resistant programs play a critical role for spearheading prevention, detection, and outbreak response efforts in their communities. Support from agency ...

Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight: Mark Levine, MD, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health  open_in_new

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This interview is part of ASTHO’s Leadership Trailblazers series, which shares outstanding public health leaders’ inspirations, motivations, and accomplishments. This post features Mark Levine, MD, commissioner of the Vermont Department of ...

Summary of FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill  open_in_new

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Congress released FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

A World AIDS Day Unlike Any Other: Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic  open_in_new

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HIV,
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With the COVID-19 pandemic in full force, health agencies are ensuring that their focus does not drift from the fight to end the HIV epidemic. Resiliency is key to continue to make progress in this decades-long fight.

Louisiana Department of Health Mentorship Program Thriving During COVID Response  open_in_new

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The Louisiana Department of Health launched an employee mentorship program in 2021. Two members of LDH discuss the program, which has been a huge success despite launching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Wondrous World: A Week of Unity, Reflection and Renewal  open_in_new

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News,

This week has been both exhilarating and poignant. Almost surreal. We started the week by pausing to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest sons, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tuesday, ASTHO participated ...

Seven Public Health Podcasts to Follow in 2022  open_in_new

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Public health is rapidly changing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health professionals are having to navigate their way through these changes all while remaining steadfast in their ability to help their communities. With ...

Understanding the Impacts of COVID-19 on the Workforce  open_in_new

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The impact of the COVID-19 response on the public health workforce has been profoundly felt by employees and the agencies they serve. Across the country, unplanned leadership transitions, early retirements, and personnel scale-ups have all ...

Taking the Smoke Out of COVID-19  open_in_new

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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 ...

Communicate With Care in Your Telework Policies  open_in_new

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An ASTHO blog article about how to communicate with care to staff about telework policies with the shift of the pandemic.

The Light at the End of the (Long) Tunnel  open_in_new

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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 ...