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ASTHO Welcomes President Biden’s Call to Beat the Opioid and Overdose Epidemic  open_in_new

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On Jan. 30, 2023, ASTHO released a statement commending the FDA on a new proposal to conduct individual risk assessments for blood donors, a policy that reflects the best available science while not promoting stigma and discrimination ...

Tobacco Policy Roundup: Smoking Rates Down but Youth E-Cigarette Use Rising  open_in_new

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Utah,

Good news and bad news on tobacco use: smoking rates are down but e-cigarette use continuing rapid rise among youth. Read how states are combating the problem.

Strengthening Public Health Advocacy at ASTHO’s Spring Leadership Forum  open_in_new

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State and territorial health officials gathered on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and discuss public health priorities—learn more about Hill Day in this blog post.

How Emergency Preparedness Can Better Protect Children’s Health  open_in_new

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Learn how health agencies are prioritizing children’s health as they develop public health emergency preparedness planning in this blog.

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

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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.

Tobacco Control Programs Use Business Process Mapping to Strengthen Workforce  open_in_new

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Tobacco Control Programs Use Business Process Mapping to Strengthen Workforce tobacco control programs, preventable disease, tobacco industry, diverse workforce, grants management, mapping workshops, technological support, united states, ...

Wraparound Services for All: How Public Health Departments are Connecting Communities to Critical Support  open_in_new

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Wraparound Services for All: How Public Health Departments are Connecting Communities to Critical Support ASTHO, Association of State and Territorial Officials, wraparound services, astho delph, diverse executives, linkage to care, medical ...

Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis  open_in_new

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State and federal actions to expand the doula workforce and improve maternal health.

Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats  open_in_new

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Iowa,

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.

Fathers and Partners are Crucial to the Breastfeeding Community  open_in_new

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Samuel Walker of Java Jam, a fatherhood initiative dedicated to amplifying the lived experiences of men experiencing the birthing and lactation journey alongside their partners.

Hearing the Hill  open_in_new

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Hearing the Hill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, opioid crisis, covid-19 funds, public health, public health data and workforce, american rescue plan, promoting health, drug overdose death, coronavirus ...

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic  open_in_new

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STIs,
HIV,

Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes  open_in_new

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STIs,
HIV,

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 ...

ASTHO Commends the Surgeon General Advisory about Marijuana Use on the Developing Brain  open_in_new

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ASTHO Commends the Surgeon General Advisory about Marijuana Use on the Developing Brain ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), issued the following ...