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What Gets Measured Gets Done: Using Data to Improve Child Health and Well-Being

Blog,

Health Equity,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Partnership,

Policy,

Research,

Public Health Law,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Reem Ghandour,

Healthcare Access,

At-Risk Populations,

Early Brain Development,

Women, Infant, Family Health Data Integration,

Disability Inclusion,

Infant and Child Health

The adage “what gets measured, gets done” has had staying power for a reason. When we can accurately describe conditions, quantify impact, and elucidate connections, we have a better chance at taking collective (and effective) action to ...

Fungus Among Us: Three Fungal Diseases that Cause Pneumonia in the United States

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Environmental Health,

Infectious Disease,

Population Health and Prevention,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Partnership,

Tom Chiller,

Matthew Oglesby

CDC's Tom Chiller, MD, explains that in the United States, three main types of fungi can cause lung infections like pneumonia when people breathe in fungal spores from the air. Depending on where you live, you may be more likely to ...

Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Scott Becker, CEO of the Association of Public Health Laboratories

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Community Health Workers,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Preparedness,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

Partnership,

COVID Testing and Screening,

COVID and Workforce,

Washington,

Wisconsin,

Public Health Workforce,

Scott J. Becker

Six questions with Scott Becker, CEO of the Association of Public Health Laboratories. Becker is active in national and international public health initiatives. He chairs the Governance Working Group for the Global Laboratory Leadership ...

Supporting Infant & Child Immunizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A With Michael Warren

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Special Populations,

Immunization,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Katrin Patterson,

Michael Warren,

Healthcare Access,

Vaccine Distribution,

Partnership,

Communications,

COVID and Communication,

Infant and Child Health

In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, ASTHO and AMCHP interviewed Michael Warren, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Associate Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) at the Health Resources and Services Administration ...

New Mexico Implements and Expands Physical Activity Programs in Rural Communities

Blog,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Rural Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Partnership,

Healthcare Access,

New Mexico,

Sally Davis

Sally Davis, director of UNM-PRC, discusses engaging rural communities, implementing evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and successfully adapting physical activity programs in other settings.

Public Health on the Hill: A Coalition for Sustained Support

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Health Policy Update,

Advocacy,

Partnership,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Adriane Casalotti,

Carolyn Mullen

Government affairs staffers from ASTHO and NACCHO discuss the value of a joint Hill Day in 2019 and the importance of building coalitions in advocacy.

Rich Hamburg’s Alliance with Safe States Strengthens Injury and Violence Prevention

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Partnership,

Rich Hamburg

ASTHO sat down with Rich Hamburg to discuss Safe States Alliance’s reinvigorated mission to strengthen the practice of injury and violence prevention, and opportunities for public health leaders to raise awareness around these important ...

ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Respond to Rising Injury Deaths Among Children and Adolescents

News Release,

News,

Public Health News,

Members,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Infant and Child Health,

Partnership,

John Wiesman,

Rich Hamburg

ASTHO and Safe States Alliance Respond to Rising Injury Deaths Among Children and Adolescents ARLINGTON, VA—Today, CDC released a report showing that injuries, suicides, and homicides are leading to more deaths among children and ...

New ASTHO Profile Report Offers Comprehensive Look at Nation's Health Agencies

News Release,

News,

ASTHO News,

Partnership,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Profile,

Michael Fraser,

Public Health Workforce

New ASTHO Profile Report Offers Comprehensive Look at Nation's Health Agencies ASTHO Profile Report Volume 4 Offers Comprehensive Look at Nation's Health Agencies ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health ...

Helping the Helpers Address Youth Mental Health

Podcast,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Partnership,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Maryland,

Wisconsin,

Robert Johnson,

Allison Budzinski,

Jessica Frain,

Sharon Hoover,

Youth Mental Health,

Public Health Workforce

A public health approach is needed to address youth mental health by supporting frontline staff through a “helping the helpers” model. In this episode, experts discuss strategies and promising state practices for cross-sector ...