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Isolation, Quarantine, and Public Health Authority Beyond the Pandemic  open_in_new

Blog,
Iowa,
Ohio,

Under the Tenth Amendment, states have the power to protect the health and welfare of their populations, including the authority to implement isolation and quarantine orders to limit the spread of disease. This post is an examination of ...

State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

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 ...

Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement  open_in_new

Ohio,
Utah,

In this infographic, ASTHO highlights some of the biggest takeaways, successes, and data collected from the Breastfeeding Learning Community.

Leveraging Healthy People 2030 to Build Non-Traditional Multisector Partnerships  open_in_new

Ohio,

This ASTHO brief outlines strategies for equitable access to COVID-19 therapeutics, focusing on high-risk groups and distribution challenges.

Top 10 Promising Approaches to Improving Population Health  open_in_new

Ohio,

Public health officials are key in crafting policies and strategies that address the social determinants of health to advance health equity and improve population health.

Ohio Department of Health Using Partnerships to Improve Public Health Data and Emergency Preparedness  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

Ohio Department of Health Using Partnerships to Improve Public Health Data and Emergency Preparedness Margaux Haviland Learn how Ohio leverages partnerships to promote data modernization and improve public health emergency preparedness. In ...

Public Health and the Courtroom: How Health Officials Become Involved With Lawsuits  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,

As leaders of their state agency, state and territorial health officials can be named parties in lawsuits alleging that an action taken by a public health agency was unlawful. These officials are typically sued in their “official ...

Building a Culture of Belonging Through Leadership  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

Building a Culture of Belonging Through Leadership astho, association of state and territorial health officials, state health, state health department, public health, public health officials, state health official, territorial health, ...

Building Capacity and Dedicating Field Staff to Address Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19  open_in_new

Ohio,
Blog,

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated barriers to care and treatment for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder. Experts estimate a record-setting 90,000 people died of a drug overdose in 2020. Additionally, as the pandemic ...

Stronger Together: Six Strategies to Enhance Your State’s Suicide Prevention Infrastructure  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of continued mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we address the physical effects of COVID-19 through social distancing, mask ...

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Maintaining Public Health’s Legal Authority to Prevent Disease Spread  open_in_new

Blog,
Iowa,
Ohio,

States and territories have broad powers to protect public health and safety, including powers to prevent and control the spread of communicable disease typically exercised by state and territorial health departments. This authority is an ...

Shifting Legal Landscape of Public Health and Places of Worship  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,

Reconciling the tension between public health and civil liberties is one of the most significant challenges of public health law and ethics. The Supreme Court of the United States historically upheld state authority to enact and enforce ...

State Policies Bolster Investment in Community Health Workers  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

In the current legislative cycle, there are several policy strategies that support the development and integration of community health workers into the public health workforce, including dedicated federal funding and state laws supporting ...

The Impact of Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions on Childhood Vaccination Rates  open_in_new

Blog,
Iowa,
Ohio,
Utah,

As many state legislatures seek to expand vaccine exemptions, it’s important to understand the fundamental differences in exemption type and their impact on a community.

Examining State Innovations to Advance Breastfeeding and Health Equity  open_in_new

Ohio,
Utah,

Breastfeeding is considered the gold standard in postnatal care for both birthing persons and infants. Yet racial disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration rates continue to persist. Effective intervention strategies require a ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences  open_in_new

ACEs,
Ohio,

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...

Health Equity and Public Health Department Accreditation  open_in_new

Ohio,

Through the lens of the Public Health Accreditation Board's standards and measures, this report explores innovative programs and policies implemented by health departments in an effort to adopt system-wide approaches to achieving ...