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Updated Rundown of State and Territorial COVID-19 Mask Requirements  open_in_new

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, ...

Cross-Agency Approaches to Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment: National Recommendations  open_in_new

Ohio,

This report highlights recommendations for structuring and advancing cross-agency approaches to substance use disorder prevention and treatment.

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.

Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats  open_in_new

Blog,
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.

ASTHO's 2024 Legislative Session Update: Part Two  open_in_new

Blog,
Utah,

ASTHO's 2024 Legislative Session Update: Part Two Beth Giambrone, Maggie Davis, Christina Severin ASTHO's Public Health Legislative Update on Tobacco, Mental Health, Environmental Health, Workforce, and Containing Infectious ...

School-Based Strategies are Crucial to Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health  open_in_new

Blog,
ACEs,

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on the mental health of adolescent girls. Fortunately, state legislators have been addressing school-based mental health through legislation enacted since the beginning of the ...

State Policies Aim to Eliminate Food Deserts  open_in_new

Blog,

State Policies Aim to Eliminate Food Deserts Beth Giambrone Learn how states are working to improve access to healthy foods and eliminate food deserts in this Health Policy Update. The environment where we live, work, and play can shape ...

State Strategies for Advancing Viral Hepatitis Elimination  open_in_new

Iowa,

State Strategies for Advancing Viral Hepatitis Elimination astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health officials, state health officials, territorial health officials, state health department, population ...

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 ...

Creating Incentives to Improve Lifestyle for a Healthier Heart  open_in_new

Blog,

February is Heart Month, a time to not only celebrate our love for others but also the organ that pumps us full of life - yet heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. This post is an overview of state ...

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 ...

Education and Public Health: Supporting Youth Through COVID-19 and Beyond  open_in_new

Blog,
ACEs,
Ohio,

Toxic stress contributes to a variety of negative outcomes for children. And unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased the likelihood of children experiencing childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and toxic stress. States and ...

As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies  open_in_new

Blog,

An ASTHO blog article on leave policies to support better work/life balance.