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Creating a Shared Approach to Suicide and Overdose Prevention
In the United States, suicide and overdose are among the top 10 leading causes of death. At the intersection of suicide and overdose are shared factors that can be assessed to support a comprehensive approach to prevention. The COVID-19 ...
Expanding Vaccination Site Accessibility: Insights From the Field
ASTHO placed 14 disability and preparedness specialists in health agencies to support inclusivity of people living with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this brief, three of these specialists share their experiences ...
Breastfeeding Support Through Perinatal Quality Collaboratives
This infographic outlines recommendations for how PQCs can promote breastfeeding through quality improvement strategies, and includes examples of three state PQCs that have improved policies, procedures, and practices to better support ...
Bridging the Digital Divide in Healthcare to Improve Access to Care
The digital divide in healthcare has created a growing division between communities who have access to digital health technologies and broadband versus those who experience limited access to these resources. Marginalized communities such ...
Increasing Access to Contraception: Infographic Series
This four-part infographic series illustrates key strategies for addressing common challenges and barriers related to increasing access to contraception.
How Health Departments Can Work With Schools to Improve K-12 Contact Tracing Programs
Developing and implementing contact tracing programs in K-12 schools presents a crucial opportunity for both health department and school leaders to keep students healthy, and schools open. This brief shares considerations for health ...
JUULs in Schools: Colorado and Minnesota Public Health Efforts
This brief highlights efforts in Colorado and Minnesota to reduce e-cigarette use in youth and young adults.
Top 10 Promising Approaches to Improving Population Health
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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.
Public Health Leaders Are Key in Combating STDs
This infographic, recently updated with 2018 data, outlines the rising rates of STDs, the importance of investing in health department programs, and how public health is our best line of defense in combating this epidemic.