On Jan. 23, 2018 the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine the first report to systematically address a number of important scientific and health questions that have emerged as use of electronic cigarettes has become ...
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Thomas Williams of Nebraska discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Mark Levine of Vermont discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Harry Chen of Vermont discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Richard Opper of Montana discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
On Sept. 29, 2021, Louisiana’s top public health official, and ASTHO member, Joseph M. Kanter, MD, MPH testified to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on the need to upgrade and strengthen public health infrastructure in the ...
Obesity rates in the U.S. are at an all-time high, according to newly released data from CDC and TFAH. On Sept. 15, 2021, ASTHO encouraged state and territorial health agencies to get back on track to assure that we have the policies, ...
On March 24, 2021, ASTHO and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine announced a new leadership program, Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health (DELPH), in an effort to increase diversity at the highest ...
On Feb. 24, 2021, ASTHO member and public health leader Umair Shah, MD, MPH, secretary of the Washington State Department of Health, testified before a House subcommittee. where he answered questions from members of Congress in the ...
Program participants include experienced public health professionals who self-identify from underrepresented groups
On April 27, 2020, ASTHO and the National Governors Association announced the release of a new report, Roadmap to Recovery: A Public Health Guide for Governors.
On April 9, 2020, ASTHO and partner organizations released a statement asking for the Trump administration's assistance in urging American manufacturers to prioritize the production of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing ...
ASTHO Applauds Administration’s Decision to Halt Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) applauds the Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...
U.S. Territories Face Healthcare Cuts if Congress Does Not Address Impending Medicaid Financing Cliff ARLINGTON, VA—Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) member Esther Muña, MHA, chief executive officer at the ...
ASTHO Members and Staff Named to Inaugural List of 40 Under 40 Public Health Leaders ARLINGTON, VA—Members and staff of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) received recognition today from the de Beaumont ...
ASTHO Releases Latest Public Health Review Podcast Episode: CDC Director Robert Redfield Talks Opioids, HIV, and Vaccine Hesitancy ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) today released a new episode ...
State and Territorial Health Leaders Commend Selection of John Wiesman as Co-Chair of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) commends HHS Secretary Azar for ...
ASTHO Awarded W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant To Support Healthy Communities ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) received a $450,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to improve child health ...
Government Shutdown Puts Nation’s Health at Risk Government Shutdown in 2018 Puts Nation’s Health at Risk ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, executive director of ASTHO, issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown: “We are ...