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In-depth analysis on state health policy surrounding the public health workforce. This is part of ASTHO's annual legislative prospectus series.

ASTHO’s legislative prospectus on Immunization Information Systems, Health Information Exchanges, and balancing data privacy with sharing

An issue brief by ASTHO and the Duke University Margolis Center for Health Policy that highlights considerations for state health officials as they look to maximize the benefits of COVID-19 therapeutics.

ASTHO's Public Health & Crisis Communications Resource Hub offers trainings, toolkits, and strategies to enhance crisis communication skills.

According to the federal government, a homebased individual is someone who requires the help of another person or supportive device to leave the home, someone who is advised against leaving the home by a physician, and/or someone for whom it is extremely taxing to leave the home. Compared to non-homebased adults, homebased people are more likely to be older, have lower income, and belong to racial minority groups—as well as live with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and comorbidities. Individuals who are homebased therefore tend to be at increased risk for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.

This brief from ASTHO discusses the results of standing up virtual and hybrid emergency operations centers during the covid-19 pandemic.

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 of funding opportunities.

This report identifies and breaks down seven core value areas that emerge from taking a health in all policies approach to policymaking and programming.

This report analyzes way that public health officials can mitigate the impact of disasters on pregnant people, neonates, and infants through a variety of policies, including policies related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a public health emergency.

ASTHO’s guidebook, Leading Public Health Practice Through Health Informatics and Technology, provides additional information on achieving bidirectional data exchange and preparing for electronic case reporting adoption and implementation.

This toolkit is designed to support public health leaders in leveraging the policy development process to achieve health equity in their jurisdiction.

The Michigan Public Health Training Center (PHTC) is pleased to offer this introductory guide to using social media in public health.

Free PHCC course teaches public health pros how to build trust and improve communication through community engagement. Certificate included.

This eLearning course is designed to provide foundational knowledge of participatory community engagement during outbreaks.

Community engagement tailored to local needs is essential for effective responses to infectious threats, as shown in studies from three countries.

The PHDS outlines the technology, policy, and administrative actions essential to exchange data securely across healthcare and public health.

AHIMA offers courses and resources to enhance data analytics skills in healthcare, focusing on governance, analysis, and CHDA certification.

FDA's OTED offers free training to state, local, tribal, and territorial partners on food and drug law, public health, and more.

The CDC's State and Local Readiness webinars offer live sessions with guidance, resources, and technical help for disaster preparedness.

This HHS ASPR training helps responders address older adults' needs in disasters with tools, resources, and strategies for various situations.