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2019 ACECAT Results In 2019, ASTHO fielded the Adverse Childhood Experiences Capacity Assessment Tool (ACECAT) to all 59 state and territorial health agencies. ASTHO received responses from 41 states and three territories/freely associated states, which equates to a 75% response rate. Although the ACECAT was administered pre-pandemic in 2019, the urgency for a systems-level approach to preventing ACEs remains. The results highlight the need for health agencies to utilize a shared risk and protective approach, seek innovative partnerships, leverage existing funding, and strengthen health equity. ASTHO aggregated the responses into nine regional reports based on the Health and Human Services regions, with regions 7 and 8 combined due to sample size. Region 1 (PDF) Region 2 (PDF) Region 3 (PDF) Region 4 (PDF) Region 5 (PDF) Region 6 (PDF) Regions 7 and 8 (PDF) Region 9 (PDF) Region 10 (PDF) ASTHO also highlights the national aggregate results in the following infographics. A Look at Primary Prevention Priorities (PDF) A Look at Areas of Improvement for ACEs Prevention: Health Equity and ACEs Disparities Data (PDF) A Look at ACEs Prevention Strengths: Partnerships (PDF) website

Upstream Policies to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences ASTHO works with state, territorial, and freely associated state health agencies to establish upstream policies that address and prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ASTHO bases capacity building and technical assistance efforts on ongoing scans that examine trends in ACEs legislation. website

ASTHO supports state and territorial public health agencies’ work to prevent violence and accidental injury by addressing the root factors that impact quality of life.

Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention ASTHO supports health agencies in addressing the multiple forms of firearm violence and implementing evidence-based public health approaches that can prevent firearm violence in the future. ASTHO established the Catalyst Center for Firearm Injury Prevention to equip public health leadership with the tools to prevent firearm injuries and death through peer-to-peer learning and relevant resources. As part of the Catalyst Center, ASTHO developed the Roadmap to Prevent Firearm Injury and Violence and the related toolkit to guide strengthening health agency infrastructure for firearm injury and death prevention work. article False

A key part of ASTHO’s work is supporting state and territorial health agencies to improve the health and well-being of families, women of reproductive age, infants, children, and adolescents—including those with special healthcare needs.

2014 – 2018 Learning Community Materials From 2014 – 2018, through funding provided by CDC and HHS’ Office of Population Affairs, ASTHO led the Increasing Access to Contraception Learning Community to improve access to all methods of contraception so individuals can achieve their desired number and spacing of children. The learning community began with six states focused on improving access to long-acting reversible contraception in the immediate postpartum period. Over time, the learning community expanded to 27 states and territories and to the full range of contraceptive methods. The project sought to identify, document, and address technical assistance needs of public health and Medicaid programs and promote evidence-based guidance. As part of the learning community, ASTHO connected state partners in similar roles through a series of peer group calls. The calls featured presentations from a variety of states and national experts. The presentation slides and recordings are available on this page. <!-- ASTHO, with funding from Arnold Ventures, initiated a new Contraception Access Learning Community in June 2022. --> Provider Awareness and Training ACOG Updates and Resources Oct. 26, 2017 slide deck Provider Survey Immediate Postpartum LARC Oct. 26, 2017 slide deck Provider Training: Billing & Coding; Special Populations; Training Rural Providers and Community Health Aides. April. 25, 2017 slide deck Provider Training on Postpartum LARCS - Georgia Feb. 19, 2015 slide deck Inpatient Nexplanon Experience - South Carolina Feb. 19, 2015 slide deck ACOG LARC Program Update May 12, 2015 slide deck    Reimbursement and Financial Sustainability ASTHO Webinar: Colorado FQHCs and Partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). January 30, 2018. slide deck ASTHO Webinar: Reimbursement for LARCs at Federally Qualified Health Centers. January 30, 2018.  Montana's Family Planning State Plan Amendments - Montana Medicaid, June 6, 2017 slide deck Access to and Reimbursements for LARCs in Medicaid - CMCS, June 6, 2017 slide deck Advancing Quality Family Planning: A Guide for Health Centers - National Association of Community Health Centers, June 6, 2017 slide deck 340B Program Resources and Health Center - Apexus, June 6, 2017 slide deck Introducing a Collaborative Contraceptive Initiative and Policy - the Medicaid CMO Perspective March 17, 2015 slide deck Billing and Reimbursement: Challenges and Strategies March 17, 2015 slide deck Building Sustainability for Family Planning Programs March 17, 2015 slide deck Medicaid Coverage of Postpartum LARCs May 12, 2015 slide deck  Liletta Coding Update and Discussion Dec. 17, 2015 slide deck   Oklahoma Private Funding and Data Mar. 31, 2016 slide deck Return on Investment: LARC Calculator Mar. 31, 2016 Informed Consent and Ethical Considerations State Presentations: Massachusetts Collaborates with other programs to address IPP LARC and Maryland IPP LARC Toolkit July 25, 2016 slide deck Immediate Postpartum LARC: A Holistic Ethical Approach  April 23, 2015 slide deck Safety of LARC use and Breastfeeding May 19, 2016 slide deck Logistical, Stocking, and Administrative Barriers State Presentation: South Carolina Experience with White Bagging Nov. 13, 2014 slide deck Discussion on White Bagging LARC Devices Dec. 17, 2015 slide deck  Consumer Awareness Adolescent Reproductive Health Tools and Resources - March 30, 2018 slide deck Colorado: Partnership with the Media - March 30, 2018 slide deck Be Your Own Baby by Upstream USA Oct. 26, 2017  slide deck Patient-Centered Performance Measurement in Family Planning Care, Feb. 14, 2017 slide deck Keep Calm and LARC On: Formative Audience Research to Design a Theory-based LARC Access Campaign in South Carolina, Feb. 14, 2017 slide deck From the Maybe the IUD Campaign to Now: Applying the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Framework to Public Awareness and Other Efforts to Increase Access to Contraception, Feb. 14, 2017 slide deck Outreach presentations: Whoops Proof Birth control - Increasing women's positive regard for the most effective contraceptive methods | G-Power App for Youth People Dec. 17, 2015 slide deck Service Locations The National Campaign: Mapping Birth Control Access Dec. 20, 2016 slide deck | speaker bio Delaware: CAN Contraceptive Access Now Mar. 31, 2016 slide deck Colorado: Service Location Mar. 31, 2016 State Presentations: New Mexico and Maryland Mar. 31, 2016 slide deck Specific Populations Linking Methadone and Contraception Clinics in Tennessee Dec. 20, 2016 slide deck | speaker bio Incarcerated Population and Access to Contraception in Baltimore Dec 20, 2016 slide deck | speaker bio Data, Monitoring, and Evaluation Patient-Centered Performance Measurement in Family Planning Care, Feb. 14, 2017 slide deck LARC Return on Investment, Costs and Cost-Effectiveness Aug. 2, 2016 slide deck High Level Overview of LARC ROI Tool Aug. 2, 2016 slide deck LARC ROI Tool Walkthrough and Inputs Needed Aug. 2 2016 slide deck LARC ROI Tool Logistics Aug. 2, 2016 slide deck Colorado Provider Training and Iowa Evaluation of the Immediate Postpartum Tool July 25, 2016 slide deck State Presentation: Georgia Implementation of Immediate Postpartum LARC Feb. 4, 2016 slide deck Oklahoma Private Funding and Data Mar. 31, 2016 slide deck Return on Investment: LARC Calculator Mar. 31, 2016 Evaluation Data and State Report Outs May 19, 2016 slide deck Overarching Presentations Increasing Access to Contraception by Building Partnerships to Leverage Training Resources and Expertise - March 30, 2018 slide deck Facilitated Technical Assistance Webinar: Innovative Stakeholder Partnership Technical Assistance Dec. 14, 2017 slide deck Facilitated Technical Assistance Webinar: Immediate Postpartum LARC Toolkits Aug. 17, 2017 slide deck LARC Year 3 Kick Off Call Oct. 13, 2016 slide deck LARC Emerging Issues - Zika July 25, 2016 slide deck State Presentation: South Carolina Postpartum LARC Toolkit Feb. 4, 2016 slide deck CDC: 6|18 Initiative Overview Mar. 31, 2016 slide deck Safety of LARC use and Breastfeeding May 19, 2016 slide deck Evaluation Data and State Report Outs May 19, 2016 slide deck website no

Infant and Child Health Our youngest are often our most vulnerable and they require specialized, intentional care. ASTHO is committed to helping public health departments protect and improve the health of children and infants by providing resources and opportunities that foster increased capacity. Ensuring that young children and infants have access to adequate nutrition through breastfeeding and healthy foods, safe and healthy home environments, and early educational opportunities can help set the next generation up for success. Public health departments and their partners play an important role in assuring that children and their families meet these favorable conditions. Explore our resources to learn more. website

Early brain development can impact a child’s long-term health and wellbeing, so ASTHO works with our members to implement practices and strategies that support early childhood.

ASTHO is committed to supporting public health agencies as they work to reduce the climbing rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.

Information and resources regarding PRAMS, an ongoing, site-specific, population-based surveillance project.

Public Health Preparedness Advancing Public Health Preparedness Access ASTHO’s public health preparedness expertise to best equip your team to anticipate, respond to, and help communities recover from health emergencies. ASTHO helps strengthens the nation's preparedness for emergencies by identifying and prioritizing the needs of state and territorial public health agencies. We forge partnerships with national, state, local, territorial, academic, and non-governmental organizations, and in turn, these relationships enhance the work of ASTHO members in times of crisis. ASTHO’s core focus areas include emergency response, public health preparedness, health care system preparedness, radiation readiness, homeland security, disability integration, and the integration of preparedness into other areas of public health. Related website: Radiationready.org website

Part 1 of this webinar series focuses on concepts related to individual reflection and self-awareness and their place in leadership.

Management During Difficult Times: Supporting Workers and Families to Prevent Burnout and Promote Well-Being - CDC NIOSH article

Adecco’s turnover calculator will help determine your cost of employee turnover in order to cultivate a workplace that minimizes loss.

This article discusses how to communicate and facilitate decision-making across different levels in a hybrid work environment.

This podcast discusses investing in empathic behavior, for higher productivity, stronger workplace culture, and better organizational health.

An article by Deloitte points to bright spots and ways that agencies—and workers—can recover from budget cuts and the effects of the pandemic.

This HBR article covers how manager’s work habits impact those they supervise, and how to curb bad behaviors before they rub off on their teams.

This article from Michigan State University speaks to psychological safety and its tie to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This framework outlines five core DEI-related technical and personal competencies recommended by the Extension Foundation.