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ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Public Health Workforce

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Maggie Davis

Continuing ASTHO’s Legislative Prospectus series—which highlights the top 10 public health policy issues for 2022—we are focusing this week on mental and behavioral health as well as supporting the public health workforce.

Integrating Race and Ethnicity Data in Public Health: Local, State, and Territorial Insights

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Christopher Whiteside,
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Emman Paul Agustin Parian

Get insight into the successes and challenges of integrating race/ethnicity data in public health and future directions in this field.

Innovations in Overdose Response: Strategies Implemented by Emergency Medical Services Providers

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Initial estimates from 2020 suggest that annual drug overdose deaths in the United States reached a record high of 93,000. Fortunately EMS strategies are being put in place to combat this nation-wide issue.

Expanding Vaccination Site Accessibility: Insights From the Field

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Improving Disability Inclusion

ASTHO placed 14 disability and preparedness specialists in health agencies to support inclusivity of people living with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this brief, three of these specialists share their experiences with ensuring COVID-19 vaccination sites are accessible to people living with disabilities. They share their perspectives and recommendations for expanding vaccine site accessibility.