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ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Public Health Workforce  open_in_new

Blog,
Utah,

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

Policymakers Boosting Public Health Readiness for Respiratory Illness Season  open_in_new

Blog,
Guam,

Public health leaders are positioned to prevent illness from the "tripledemic” of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV with approved vaccines and preventative antibody treatments.

Harm Reduction Policies Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities  open_in_new

Blog,

Adopting a public health approach to substance use by implementing harm reduction policies across all levels of government can help communities address the overdose crisis. This post analyzes e

How States are Using Policy to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,

Approximately 700 women die annually in the U.S. between 2007-2016 as a result of pregnancy or its complications, according to CDC data. This is one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world. On top of that, there are ...

Update on State Legislative Sessions 2025  open_in_new

Blog,
Iowa,
Utah,

Recap the state legislative sessions in 2025 thus far, spanning maternal health, infectious disease, and other important public health issues.

Jurisdictions Moving Many ASTHO Essential Tobacco Control Policies Forward  open_in_new

Blog,
Guam,
Iowa,

Over the past several years, states and jurisdictions have continued to implement important policies to reduce tobacco and nicotine use, including increasing tobacco prices, expanding areas deemed “smoke-free,” limiting the sale of ...

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences  open_in_new

Blog,
ACEs,
Guam,

People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

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.

Addressing Privacy Concerns of Using Mental Health Care via Telehealth  open_in_new

Blog,
Ohio,
Utah,

In an effort to help meet demand, some states and territories have joined interjurisdictional licensing compacts that allow a mental health care provider licensed in one state to provide care in another state—without needing to gain ...

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 ...

7 Things to Know About Recent Federal Actions and Opportunities to Improve Maternal Health  open_in_new

Blog,

While the Biden Administration and Congress have no shortage of immediate health issues to focus on, improving maternal health outcomes—particularly Black maternal morbidity and mortality—have become a priority for federal lawmakers. To ...

State Legislatures Moving to Increase Rural Health Care Access  open_in_new

Blog,
Iowa,

State Legislatures Moving to Increase Rural Health Care Access How States Are Incentivizing Health Care Providers to Practice in Rural Areas Lana McKinney Hospital closures and fewer care options in rural areas cause worse health outcomes ...

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.

Integrating Sustainability Into Healthy Brain Initiative Implementation  open_in_new

Integrating Sustainability Into Healthy Brain Initiative Implementation Comprehensive sustainability plans are essential for public health programs to ensure long-term benefits and maintain community trust. For the Healthy Brain Initiative ...

Older Adults and Healthy Aging  open_in_new

In this podcast episode, experts offer perspectives on the value of cultivating partnerships between state public health agencies and state units on aging. In addition, officials from Georgia describe their collaboration to improve the ...

Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes  open_in_new

Linking Datasets to Address Racial Equity in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes astho, association of state and territorial health officials, data sources, people of color, centers for disease control, racial inequities, advance racial ...

The Impact of COVID-19 Telehealth Flexibilities on Maternity Care  open_in_new

This brief focuses on how telehealth expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased access to care for pregnant and postpartum women, and made maternal and child health care services like doulas and midwives more accessible.

COVID-19 and Beyond: Improving Youth Mental Health Outcomes and Disparities  open_in_new

Blog,
Utah,

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that include increased anxiety, depression, ...