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Testimonials Interested in conducting a Boundary Spanning Leadership workshop with ASTHO? Here’s what previous participants had to say about their experience. website

This collection highlights pieces from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer that best exemplify Marcus Plescia's contributions and expertise in his role as a leader at ASTHO and in public health.

Leading Change Workshops Leading change in public health organizations is no longer just a leadership skill — it’s an essential capability. Public health operates in a fast-changing environment where new challenges emerge, community needs shift, and evidence-based practices continue to evolve. Leaders must be able to navigate uncertainty, inspire teams, and guide organizations through change to remain resilient, responsive, and ready for what’s next. If you’re ready to build these skills and lead with confidence in both clinical and non-clinical public health roles, ASTHO’s Leading Change Workshops are designed for you. Through practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tools, you’ll gain insights you can apply immediately to drive meaningful change in your organization. article

About Leading Change Leading Change equips public health professionals with practical tools to navigate change and uncertainty. Participants will engage in applied learning focused on real-world challenges and leave with strategies they can use immediately. Learning objectives include: Examining how individuals and organizations respond to change, including what distinguishes thriving from surviving during both planned and unplanned transitions. Exploring how organizational culture influences the success of change efforts. Assessing how Kotter’s four change principles can be used as strategic tools in public health settings. Applying evidence-informed principles and practices to advance change initiatives. Developing a concrete, actionable plan to move an individual change effort forward. By the end of the workshop, participants will be prepared to lead change with confidence and drive meaningful impact within their organizations. Frequently Asked Questions Accordion - FAQ - Leading Change General article

ASTHO provides a robust portfolio of resources and tools for state and territorial health departments to prevent and mitigate chronic disease and promote health improvement.

ASTHO works with state and territorial health agencies to promote healthy aging throughout the lifespan through programs tailored to each stage of life.

Integrating Sustainability Into Healthy Brain Initiative Implementation Comprehensive sustainability plans are essential for public health programs to ensure long-term benefits and maintain community trust. For the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) specifically, implementing sustainability strategies empowers populations to lead lives with the healthiest brains possible. This resource hub guides health agencies who are working to implement the HBI State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027. The videos and written resource detail collaborative approaches for integrating sustainability and operationalizing equity throughout this important work, and highlight state success stories that agencies can draw inspiration from for their own efforts. website no

This resource was developed by Well-Ahead Louisiana for their community outreach efforts around SMBP.

The PLF was developed in close consultation with expert legal drafters and health policy experts in Pacific Island countries (including the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands), along with development partners and academic institutions. The tool was finalized in 2021, and is intended to help strengthen jurisdiction laws that regulate NCD risk factors.

This patient guide, developed by the Pittsburg County Health Department, offers information and tips for achieving lifestyle modifications to support self-management of blood pressure, including physical activity and stress.

The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality published this one-page document with guidance on accurate blood pressure measurement and a protocol for clinicians to use with patients who have elevated blood pressure and are not currently diagnosed with hypertension.

This document features opportunities and resources for state health departments to support health systems change and the goals of several federal and national initiatives of the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), the Million Hearts® Initiative, and the CDC 6|18 Initiative.

The West Allis Health Department in Wisconsin developed this employee screening record for blood pressure measurement. It is complete and comprehensive, including check off sections and a section for comments by the evaluator with dates.

This resource, from UT Health Northeast, lays out the protocol and flowchart for the health system's hypertension program. The program includes referral to services and options for both patients that do or do not commit to the hypertension program.

This resource documents the policy and procedure of the Jasper Newton County Public Health Department's Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program. This program, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Service's Self-Measured Blood Pressure monitoring project, has the intended purpose of improving blood pressure control among patients in the county.

The Monroe Clinic in Wisconsin developed a protocol for handing off a patient with hypertension within the clinic setting for registered nurses, liscensed practical nurses, medical assistant, and certified nurses assistants. The protocol includes guidance on when, how, and why to refer patients with different blood pressure readings.

This resource is a snapshot of the work North Dakota performed as a part of the Year 4 Cohort of the ASTHO Million Hearts Learning Collaborative. It includes details on their priority population, partners, aim statement, evidence-based practices used, project success, and potential for spread and scalability.

This resource is a snapshot of the work Texas performed as a part of the Year 4 Cohort of the ASTHO Million Hearts Learning Collaborative. It includes details on their priority population, partners, aim statement, evidence-based practices used, project success, and potential for spread and scalability.

This resource is a snapshot of the work Wisconsin performed as a part of the Year 4 Cohort of the ASTHO Million Hearts Learning Collaborative. It includes details on their priority population, partners, aim statement, evidence-based practices used, project success, and potential for spread and scalability.

This resource is a snapshot of the work Arkansas performed as a part of the Year 4 Cohort of the ASTHO Million Hearts Learning Collaborative. It includes details on their priority population, partners, aim statement, evidence-based practices used, project success, and potential for spread and scalability.