State and Territorial Health Agencies Play Critical Role in Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance ARLINGTON, VA—As the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rises throughout the world, the White House has convened more than 150 major food ...
Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach Shelbi Davis, Courtney Youngbar As the world celebrates Earth Day, we acknowledge the exceptional work of environmental and public health professionals and organizations who work ...
This report highlights examples of health department partnership coordination strategies to enhance surveillance, increase resource and staffing capacity, and improve communication and collaboration in order to strengthen infection ...
These communication tools from ASTHO include key facts, talking points, and a customizable slide deck to help health departments raise awareness around antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
This infographic highlights 10 ways state and territorial health department leaders and their partners can support HAI and AMR prevention, detection, and response efforts that will help to reduce preventable infections, lower healthcare ...
The Louisiana Department of Health HAI/AR program highlights the current landscape of HAI/AR programs, the benefits of having leadership dedicated to the HAI/AR program mission and priorities, and the need for alignment of HAI/AR program ...
While largely preventable, healthcare-associated infections are the most common complication of hospital care, are a leading cause of death in the United States, and increased significantly during the pandemic. States have proposed ...
Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach Shelbi Davis, Courtney Youngbar As the world celebrates Earth Day, we acknowledge the exceptional work of environmental and public health professionals and organizations who work ...
Many states have experienced considerable challenges in recruiting and retaining HAI/AR staff, in this interview, public health officials from Kansas discuss their successes and lessons.
State health agencies are critical in building important partnerships to address antimicrobial resistance and in implementing stewardship activities across the continuum of care.