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Proposed Vaccination Laws to Watch in the New Year  open_in_new

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STIs,
HIV,
PFAS,

Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century, as well as some of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to prevent disease, disparities, disability, and death among children and adults. The COVID-19 ...

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 ...

From the Chief Medical Officer: Leadership Considerations for Long COVID  open_in_new

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Public health officials have a significant opportunity to provide leadership on the issue of Long COVID, through their own authorities, and by capitalizing on their influence in the public health and healthcare sectors.

Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership  open_in_new

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Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, social determinants of health, centers for disease control, public health crisis, health ...

Communicating Through Crises: Advice from a Public Health Leader  open_in_new

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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 her experiences communicating policy ...

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 ...

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

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HIV,
Blog,

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.