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ASTHO is the national nonprofit representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the U.S., U.S. territories, and D.C. Visit https://nitter.cf/t.co/qi5NEsiark.

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Joined October 2008
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Applications are open for ASTHO’s third LEAHP+ Community of Practice cohort. Join education and health agencies working to strengthen school-based approaches to adolescent health and develop state action plans. Apply by Oct. 2. Learn more: discover.astho.org/4zB9J4K.
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Community-driven prevention can help reduce youth substance use. A special JPHMP supplement from ASTHO, @CDCgov, and @ONDCP highlights the impact of ONCDP-funded Drug-Free Communities coalitions and their prevention strategies. Learn more: bit.ly/46EUoTG.
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“We have an opportunity to be very intentional about prevention. We have an opportunity to help more Iowans." - Robert Kruse, MD, MPH, ASTHO member and @IowaHHS state medical director More on Iowa's cancer prevention efforts from @gazettedotcom: thegazette.com/news/healthca….

Marion County Public Health hosts roundtable, discusses cancer prevention efforts

Marion County Public Health hosted a roundtable discussion to talk about the Combat Cancer initiative.

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On PHRME: Lawrence Greenblatt discusses @ncdhhs’s approach to healthy aging, brain health, and caregiving. Also, @DellMedSchool’s Jewel Mullen highlights how Boundary Spanning Leadership can help address complex public health challenges. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4rt0qQR.
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The @BostonGlobe's @SarahRahal_ cited an ASTHO analysis in a story on national public health workforce challenges, noting that state and local health departments would need an estimated 80,000 additional workers to provide basic services. More: bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m….

UMass Boston seniors to teach public health in high schools through a partnership led by Mayor Wu -...

Boston is tapping its universities to build a stronger public health workforce, starting with students at UMass Boston.

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📣 Deadline extended to Sept. 28! State and territorial health departments still have time to apply for ASTHO’s Capacity Building Assistance RFP for Long COVID. 📅 New deadline: Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET Learn more and apply: discover.astho.org/4gW5hFl.
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How is data modernization transforming public health? On PHRME: Colin Gerber of @CSTEnews discusses the Data Science Team Training program, its role, and how it supports state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4d1xz09.
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Less time managing data. More time doing public health. Data modernization can help reduce repetitive work and give public health teams more time for decisions, relationships, and actions that make a difference. Learn more: discover.astho.org/4xIJgjv. @InductiveHealth
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Applications are open for Year 2 of ASTHO’s Bridging Barriers in Maternal Health Access Community of Practice. State health agency staff and Levels of Maternal Care leaders will connect through peer learning and expert support. Apply by Oct. 2: discover.astho.org/4cUxDPg. @CDCgov
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On today’s PHRME, CNMI’s Esther Muna, Warren Villagomez, and Patrick Fitial share how they prepared for and responded to super typhoons, protecting health care services and supporting communities through a complex recovery effort. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4AsJC0r.
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What do states and territories say is needed to strengthen national preparedness? ASTHO gathered insights from public health professionals across 31 jurisdictions on emerging threats, operational realities, and priorities for the years ahead. Read now: discover.astho.org/476UpzU.
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In a new Federal Health Policy Update, Catherine Murphy shares reflections from her time with ASTHO, discusses strengthening connections and bipartisan support, and offers lessons for successful meetings on Capitol Hill. Explore here: discover.astho.org/4xvlDed.
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"The continued decrease in overdose deaths in South Carolina is a testament to the comprehensive approach public health partners have taken." - Brannon Traxler, MD, MPH, @SC_DPH Acting Director More from @rileyedenbeck of @PCColumbia: postandcourier.com/columbia/….

SC overdose deaths drop for 2nd straight year. What prevention strategies work in the Midlands?

Cohesion in community services can save lives. But where it lacks, there’s still a lot that can be done from a prevention standpoint between families and friends.

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South Carolina has seen overdose deaths decline for two consecutive years. What’s driving that progress? On today’s PHRME, Brannon Traxler (@SC_DPH) shares how naloxone access, data, and cross-sector partnerships are shaping the state’s response. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4yMgVKf.
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On the latest PHIG Impact Report, Colton Anderson discusses how the Quality Advisory Group is supported by PHIG funding, while DeMatt Harkins shares how lessons from the network have informed efforts at @msdh. 🎧: discover.astho.org/3TxJBrr. @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
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Use data to create a healthier future. Apply to data scientist jobs at public health agencies across the country. Explore here: discover.astho.org/4gXPrvf. @GaDPH @DhhsNevada @healthvermont
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TFAH’s new funding report includes the special feature, Navigating Federal Uncertainty from the Front Lines. We focus on TFAH’s conversation with Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer of Mississippi tfah.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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Public health professionals and community members: Apply for ASTHO’s Public Health Story Lab! Work with a professional storytelling coach to develop a meaningful experience into a compelling story. Apply by Oct. 7: discover.astho.org/4yJfHj4. @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
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Public health doesn’t start and stop at the clinic.🤝 With #PHIG support, @TNDeptofHealth is building care teams that address more than a patient’s medical needs, like food, medication + employment. 🎧 Hear more: bit.ly/3UPFW8E #PHIGFridays @ASTHO
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News Release: ASTHO announces new leadership team additions: Lindsey Myers, SVP, leadership, infrastructure, and transformation; Jeffrey Ekoma, VP, government affairs; and Jane Bigham, SVP, government affairs and public relations. Learn more: discover.astho.org/4rlHaVs.
New leadership announcement from ASTHO featuring three individuals with their titles: Lindsey Myers, MPH - Senior Vice President, Leadership, Infrastructure, and Transformation; Jeffrey Ekoma, MBA, MS - Vice President, Government Affairs; and Jane Bigham, MPH - Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Relations. The background is blue with ASTHO's logo at the top.

ALT New leadership announcement from ASTHO featuring three individuals with their titles: Lindsey Myers, MPH - Senior Vice President, Leadership, Infrastructure, and Transformation; Jeffrey Ekoma, MBA, MS - Vice President, Government Affairs; and Jane Bigham, MPH - Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Relations. The background is blue with ASTHO's logo at the top.

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