All COVID-19 Resources

The Shifting Legal Landscape of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Vaccine,

COVID and Law/Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

State Health Policy,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Preparedness,

Maggie Davis,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Disability Inclusion

As governments and private entities adopt COVID-19 vaccine protocols to protect health and safety, legal challenges are mounting. In some states, policymakers have proactively attempted to limit or prohibit adopting COVID-19 vaccine ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Alaska,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Florida,

Hawaii,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Dakota,

Ohio,

Oregon,

Rhode Island,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

Youth Mental Health

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 ...

Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs

Blog,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Infant and Child Health,

Nutrition and Fitness,

Race and Public Health,

Alaska,

Minnesota,

Deborah Backman

Breastfeeding is a key protective factor against infant and toddler nutrition insecurity and is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it adapts to each child’s unique nutritional needs.

Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities

Blog,

Health Equity,

Disability Inclusion,

Operationalizing Equity,

Elimination of Disparities,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Public Health Law,

New Hampshire,

New York,

Vermont,

Hawaii,

Massachusetts,

Claire Pendergrast,

Ann Abraham

Community design strategies that increase the availability of safe and accessible outdoor spaces create more physical activity opportunities for people of all abilities.

Using Your Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Food Insecurity

Blog,

Funding,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Race and Public Health,

Rural Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

Tribal Health,

Environmental Health,

Food and Water Safety,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Shelby Rowell,

Infant and Child Health

Food insecurity is a pervasive barrier to the health and well-being of many differing vulnerable populations in the United States, including minority populations and rural communities.

A World AIDS Day Unlike Any Other: Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

Partnership,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Blog,

J.T. Lane,

COVID Recovery,

Bouce Forward,

LGBTQ+,

Race and Public Health,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full force, health agencies are ensuring that their focus does not drift from the fight to end the HIV epidemic. Resiliency is key to continue to make progress in this decades-long fight.

Equity as a Pillar in Our Vaccine Rollout

Blog,

People of Public Health,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

COVID Vaccine,

Health Equity,

Race and Public Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Members,

Massachusetts,

Social Determinants of Health,

Vaccine Hesitancy

A year ago, it was unthinkable that we would have 600,000 cases and more than 17,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the state of Massachusetts. Many of us know someone who has become ill or has died from COVID-19 and the toll in suffering is ...

Modernizing State HIV Laws: Legislation to Prevent and Decriminalize HIV

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Health Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

At-Risk Populations,

Infectious Disease,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Arizona,

Washington, D.C.,

Florida,

Georgia,

Kentucky,

Maryland,

Minnesota,

North Dakota,

Pennsylvania,

Virginia,

Maggie Davis

Though we’ve made progress on the number of HIV cases in the U.S, tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with HIV each year—a disproportionate number being people of color. In 2019, the federal government launched the Ending the HIV ...

A Wondrous World: A Week of Unity, Reflection and Renewal

Blog,

People of Public Health,

News,

ASTHO News,

Health Equity,

Race and Public Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

COVID Vaccine,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

Michael Fraser,

Partnership

This week has been both exhilarating and poignant. Almost surreal. We started the week by pausing to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest sons, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tuesday, ASTHO participated ...

Taking the Smoke Out of COVID-19

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Mental Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Partnership,

Leadership and Workforce Development,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Blog,

Marcus Plescia,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Communications

While COVID-19 remains a top public health priority, the pandemic has also intensified the need for strong tobacco control policies and marketing campaigns. CDC recognizes current or former tobacco users as one of several groups at higher ...