Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI). The unique geography, health care, and workforce challenges contribute ...

Today, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) announced two promotions and a new hire. Lindsey Myers was promoted to Senior Vice President for Leadership, Infrastructure and ...

Healthy aging exists on a continuum — it is far more than just avoiding illness, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being at every stage of life. While proactive policies like designing ...

“Over the next few minutes, please work with your partner to develop a two- to three-minute pitch that describes how your state is using the Public Health Infrastructure Grant.” I felt out of my depth ...

Approximately half of U.S. jurisdictions have or are developing a certification program for community health workers (CHWs). Certification can be employed as a tool to define a clear scope of practice ...

The Essentials of Leadership and Management (ELM) Power Hour PLUS: Expand Your Impact series equips public health leaders with the strategic insights, practical tools, and real-world strategies needed ...

Disruptions in access to prescription-controlled substances can create immediate risks for patients and communities, requiring rapid and coordinated response. Georgia’s experience demonstrates how ...

September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist act in history. The 9/11 attacks left a forever impact — on the public, on first responders, (e.g., fire, EMS, law enforcement, the ...

Community health improvement plans (CHIPs) help public health agencies and community partners coordinate action around shared priorities. CHIPs create a framework for collective action and measurable ...

Ethan Greenblatt, Health Education Supervisor at the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health, highlights the importance of public health and community partnerships in promoting health at the ...

ASTHO’s Public Health Performance Management Solutions Showcase is a virtual event that provides attendees an opportunity to learn about performance management solutions designed to support public ...