To help new leaders, Missouri uses a concise orientation guide that incorporates key plans and leverages the infrastructure previously developed as part of the health department’s process to achieve accreditation through PHAB.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Scott Harris of Alabama discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
As leaders of their state agency, state and territorial health officials can be named parties in lawsuits alleging that an action taken by a public health agency was unlawful. These officials are typically sued in their “official ...
Health Officials Combat Nation’s Maternal Mortality Rates ARLINGTON, VA—State and territorial health officials are assessing maternal care programs within their states to address the rise in maternal deaths across the nation. According to ...
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Lillian Shirley of Oregon discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Danny Staley of North Carolina discusses his routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Monica Bharel of Massachusetts discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
On January 12, 2023, ASTHO Immediate Past President, and Director of the Maine CDC, Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, has been tapped to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as Principal Deputy Director.
Health Officials Alarmed by Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates, Country Could Face Scenario Like Europe's Measles Outbreak ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is concerned about the latest ...
Michigan Court Decision on Health Official's Case is Bad for Public Health ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, CEO of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), issued the following statement today in response to a ...
State and Territorial Health Officials Gather in Washington, D.C. to Make the Case for Prevention and Public Health Programs WASHINGTON, DC—State and territorial health officials from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. this ...
State and Territorial Health Officials Applaud Surgeon General’s First Ever Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) commends U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy ...
ASTHO Honors 2015 Public Health Heroes SALT LAKE CITY—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 ASTHO public health heroes awards. Anne Schuchat, director of CDC's ...
On this episode: public health on alert as the Ebola outbreak expands in Uganda; and David Lakey, MD (alumni-TX) tells us about lessons from 2014 when the Ebola virus made its way to Dallas, Texas.
The ASTHO Speaker's Breau will connect interested parties with a state or territorial health official or a member of the ASTHO leadership team to speak at upcoming events.
Accurate and timely communication from health officials during a public health emergency is critical to ensure people can reduce their risk of illness or death. Karen Smith (alumni-CA) talks about her experiences communicating policy ...
This interview is part of ASTHO’s Leadership Trailblazers series, which shares outstanding public health leaders’ inspirations, motivations, and accomplishments. This post features Karyl Thomas Rattay, MD, MS, director of the Delaware ...
Danny Staley (alumni-NC) discusses his role as ASTHO’s Chief of Caribbean Operations and how his time as North Carolina's state health official helped him prepare for his current position.
ASTHO’s president and members of the board of directors reflect on what they are most thankful for as public health leaders and offer a “thank you” message to some of their own personal mentors.
Mylynn Tufte (alumni-ND) discusses the unique challenges faced by rural communities, steps North Dakota is taking to address disparities and improve health outcomes in the state, and how ASTHO's work aligns with these activities.