ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Commit to Supporting State Injury and Violence Prevention Programs ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials supports the just-released Safe States Alliance’s 2015 State of ...
While communities transition from emergency response to long-term monitoring and recovery, the federal government and states are taking legislative action to improve emergency preparedness capabilities.
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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 ...
In an effort to help meet demand, some states and territories have joined interjurisdictional licensing compacts that allow a mental healthcare provider licensed in one state to provide care in another state—without needing to gain ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced access to healthcare. However, states ...
Framework for Communities to Prevent Youth Cannabis Use This resource provides evidence-informed strategies and resources to address the unique challenges posed by youth cannabis use. Over the last two decades, there have been significant ...
This report focuses on promising strategies in four different policy areas to address rising congenital syphilis rates. While no single policy solution will address the structural challenges to diagnosing and treating syphilis among people ...
The Suicide, Overdose, Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Capacity Assessment Tool (SPACECAT) compiled a national report and accompanying infographic, that break down the biggest findings from the data, and highlight the biggest ...
Initial estimates from 2020 suggest that annual drug overdose deaths in the United States reached a record high of 93,000. Fortunately EMS strategies are being put in place to combat this nation-wide issue.
In Michigan, CDC's Comprehensive Suicide Prevention (CSP) program, Preventing Suicide in Michigan Men (PRiSMM), focuses on a population that is disproportionately affected by suicide, men over the age of 25.
ASTHO Legislative Alert from March 9, 2022: Final Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, HHS-ED Appropriations Bill Summary and Highlights
This brief describes why expanded postpartum depression screening and coverage are necessary for improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for both mother and child.
Evidence suggests that access to healthy, safe, and affordable housing is connected to preventing suicide and overdose, with state and federal programs supporting access to housing for people with low incomes, substance use disorders, ...
State firearm survey data can inform firearm injury prevention strategies—read recommendations for developing state firearm surveys and applying findings.
ASTHO helps health agencies promote policies that address the root causes of negative behaviors and health outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive preventative strategies.