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Factoring Housing Into Federal and State Policies to Improve Community Health

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Population Health and Prevention,

Funding,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Health Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

State Health Policy,

Anna Bartels,

Healthcare Access

Housing and overall neighborhood conditions significantly influence a community’s health. Housing quality, stability, and affordability also directly impact an individual’s opportunity and ability to be healthy. There are several policies ...

Update for Public Health Workforce About Federal Loan Forgiveness

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Funding,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Workforce,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Population Health and Prevention,

Preparedness,

Public Health Workforce,

Jeffrey O. Ekoma

In addition to the countless hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, many public health workers are also grappling with how to repay outstanding federal loans. In response, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced ...

Considerations for Maternal Child Health Policies and Public Health Emergencies

Report,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Infectious Disease,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Preparedness,

Alabama,

Arizona,

Idaho,

Nebraska,

New Mexico,

North Carolina,

Oregon,

Utah,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health

This report analyzes way that public health officials can mitigate the impact of disasters on pregnant people, neonates, and infants through a variety of policies, including policies related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering ...

Overdose Data to Action Recipient Health Equity Needs Assessment Overview

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Substance Misuse,

Overdose Prevention,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

Partnership,

Technical Assistance

The OD2A Health Equity Needs Assessment is designed to assess the support, technical assistance, and training that state, local, and territorial health agencies need to move health equity forward within their OD2A programs.

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

Report,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

Public Health Law,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Substance Misuse,

Opioids,

Women, Infant, and Family Health

This ASTHOReport builds on a 2020 document and reflects the current state and federal landscape regarding disruptions, shares updated recommendations on strategies states might use to mitigate risks to patients affected by a disruption, ...

Taxation Strategies to Reduce Tobacco Use

Brief,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

New York,

Connecticut,

Washington, D.C.,

Policy,

State Health Policy

Increasing tobacco taxes in states is an effective method for encouraging cessation among youth. This brief outlines leading tobacco taxation strategies implemented by New York state, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut.

Preparedness Guiding Principles

Policy Statement,

Policy,

Preparedness

Preparedness Guiding Principles State and territorial health agencies are critical to our nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies and threats. Principally, they ensure the public health ...

Summary of FY24 House Appropriations Bill

Legislative Alert,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Funding,

Advocacy,

News,

Public Health News

Summary of FY24 House Appropriations Bill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, global health, ending the hiv epidemic, fy24 lhhs appropriation bill, substance abuse and mental health services administration, ...

Legislative Prospectus: Immunization

Legislative Prospectus,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Infectious Disease,

Immunization,

COVID-19,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Resilience,

COVID Vaccine,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Minnesota,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

Oklahoma,

Tennessee,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin

In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding immunization. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.

Legislative Prospectus: Health Equity

Legislative Prospectus,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Health Equity,

Population Health and Prevention,

Healthcare Access,

Social Determinants of Health,

Race and Public Health

In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding health equity. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.