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Updated Rundown of State and Territorial COVID-19 Mask Requirements

Blog,
Guam,
Ohio,

Several states and territories, as well as many local governments, are going beyond recommendations and requiring individuals to wear face coverings when they are in public settings and spaces (i.e. grocery stores, retail stores, ...

Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations

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Guam,
Iowa,
Ohio,
Utah,

The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are increasing public health measures ...

Framing Health in All Policies: Terms That Resonate

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 ...

Improving School Workforce Capacity to Address Youth Mental Health

Blog,
Iowa,

The youth mental health crisis has created the need for a comprehensive workforce response, which requires educators and school administrative staff, school-based mental health professionals, and communities to work collaboratively to ...

Supporting the Public Health Workforce with Trauma-Responsive Leadership Skills

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This blog from ASTHO’s PH-HERO team touches on the importance of trauma-responsive leadership in the public health workforce.

State Legislation to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis and Address Institutional Racism

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The movement to address racism through policy change in the U.S. is receiving significant political support at every level of government. Government institutions are acknowledging the systemic oppression of people of color that persists in ...

From the Chief Medical Officer: Braiding and Layering Funding Amplifies Public Health Impact

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Braiding and layering funding allows state health departments to leverage diverse fundings sources and amplify their impact. Learn more about this strategy and its importance.

Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs

Utah,

Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs Advancing Sustainable Financing of Community Health Workers Explore how health officials can play key roles as funders, ...

State Policy Can Reduce Systemic Racism in Public Health

Blog,
Ohio,

In 2020 and early 2021, state policymakers took action to raise awareness of the impacts of racism on health outcomes, to reverse the damage of racist polices, and to implement policy changes to ensure that future policies are enacted with ...

Preventing Firearm Injury and Death with Safe and Secure Storage Policies

Blog,
Ohio,

State efforts to reduce firearm injury and death with safe storage policies.