All COVID-19 Resources

AI in Public Health—ASTHO Has Entered the Chat

Blog,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Data Modernization,

Communications,

Education,

Jamie Pina

As generative AI becomes more common, responsible and ethical use is essential to ensure that these tools are employed in a manner that respects privacy, avoids misinformation, minimizes bias and inequities, and upholds societal well-being.

Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Blog,

Environmental Health,

Climate and Health,

Partnership,

Preparedness,

Natural Disasters,

Health in All Policies,

California,

Minnesota,

Washington,

Emma Talkington

As the United States begins to see more wildfires, it is important for health agencies to be ready to address concerns from the public and collaborate with other state agencies to mitigate the health risks of wildfire smoke.

Using Data and Effective Messaging to Support Strong Vaccine Policy

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Infectious Disease,

Immunization,

Vaccine Distribution,

Vaccine Hesitancy,

COVID-19,

COVID Preparedness,

COVID Vaccine,

Preparedness,

Communications,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Indiana,

Missouri,

Virginia,

West Virginia,

Heather Tomlinson

States have largely dismissed weakening policies, but legislatures are likely to continue considering vaccine-related bills, which may allow public health leaders to work collaboratively toward improving vaccination rates and bolster the ...

ASTHO Policy Committees

ASTHO Policy Committees Policy committees are instrumental in developing ASTHO policy through a process established by our membership in 2018. Committee members are subject matter experts in their field and are integral to the success of ...

Careers at ASTHO

Are you ready to join an organization that puts people first? ASTHO's commitment to its employees starts with our values: Collaboration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Respect, Leadership, Responsiveness, and Integrity.

StaffUP

ASTHO is partnering with Wanderly to support StaffUP - a program that allows for rapid, on-demand recruiting for governmental public health agencies looking for public health and healthcare professionals. Do you have questions? Email ...

Members

ASTHO’s membership comprises chief health officials from across the nation who receive ongoing capacity building, technical assistance, and leadership development.

Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable

Brief,

Health Equity,

Disability Inclusion,

Elimination of Disparities,

Preparedness,

Natural Disasters,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

Margaret Nilz

Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, access to health care, centers for disease control, syndromic surveillance systems, health outcomes, person ...

Incorporating Health in All Policies: Tips for Grantmakers

Brief,

Funding,

Health Equity,

Operationalizing Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

Health in All Policies,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Grants and Contracts Management

This ASTHOBrief offers a menu of strategies and considerations for organizations interested in incorporating a Health in All Policies and equity-centered approach to the development and implementation of requests for proposals and notice ...

Recommendations for Updating CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines

Brief,

Environmental Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,

Health Equity,

Arizona,

Connecticut,

Florida,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Montana,

New Mexico,

Texas,

Wisconsin

This ASTHOBrief contains three key recommendations for improving the 2013 CDC/CSTE Cancer Cluster Investigation Guidelines.