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Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations  open_in_new

Blog,
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 ...

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Mental Health  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

Continuing ASTHO’s Legislative Prospectus series—which highlights the top 10 public health policy issues for 2022—this post focuses on mental and behavioral health, as well as supporting the public health workforce.

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Ending the HIV Epidemic  open_in_new

Blog,
STIs,
HIV,

As part of ASTHO’s annual Legislative Prospectus series, we are taking time this week to focus on efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Public health officials across all levels of government have been working to end the HIV epidemic, exploring ...

State Legislative Activity Supports Federal Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Initiative  open_in_new

Blog,
STIs,
HIV,

Across the nation, public health agencies have mounted herculean efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing a pre-existing HIV epidemic and an opioid crisis that is serving as a source for many new HIV outbreaks. Tackling these ...

Community Health Worker Certification by Jurisdiction  open_in_new

Ohio,

This brief examines the ways states can support certification for community health workers.

Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis  open_in_new

Blog,

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

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

Blog,

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 ...

Supporting the Public Health Workforce with Trauma-Responsive Leadership Skills  open_in_new

Blog,

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

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

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, ...

Considerations for Maternal Child Health Policies and Public Health Emergencies  open_in_new

Utah,

This report analyzes way that public health officials can mitigate the impact of disasters on pregnant people, neonates, and infants through a variety of policies, including policies related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering ...

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 ...

Voters Decide on Health-Related Ballot Proposals  open_in_new

Blog,

In the November 2020 election, voters in several states cast their ballots on proposals related to the use of legal and illicit drugs. These ballot proposals influence key public health issues such as tobacco control, substance use ...

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.

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 ...

Cross Sector Collaborations: Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships  open_in_new

These states are connecting public health and transportation to improve access to healthcare—learn how in this report.

Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care  open_in_new

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Learn how state health and transportation agencies are partnering to improve physical access to healthcare.