ASTHO is the national nonprofit representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the U.S., U.S. territories, and D.C. Visit astho.org.

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Did you know that your expertise can make a difference beyond the clinic? Public health agencies are hiring physical and occupational therapists to improve health outcomes. Explore positions today: discover.astho.org/4ArbRNb. @CAPublicHealth @MDHealthDept @MichiganHHS
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Nutritionists and dietitians play a vital role in helping communities thrive through healthy, balanced nutrition. Explore opportunities nationwide and make a lasting impact on public health. Apply here: discover.astho.org/4fsIy2K. @HealthyFla @TNDeptofHealth @WADeptHealth
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The next generation needs a pathway into public health. 🎓 #PHIG is helping @UtahDHHS connect students to fellowships, practicums + internships. See how: bit.ly/4hkLFe2 #PHIGFridays @ASTHO
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When is a challenge ready for action — and when does it need ongoing management? Join ASTHO’s Power Hour PLUS on Sept. 30 to explore decision-making strategies for complex challenges. Register by Sept. 28: discover.astho.org/4gSroh5. @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
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How can public health authority support suicide prevention? Join ASTHO on Oct. 28 to explore how statutes, rules, and agency policies can support suicide prevention efforts, including data sharing, fatality review, and formalized partnerships. Register: discover.astho.org/4j5KAJZ.
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From planning tools to real-world case studies, PHIG resources are designed to support public health infrastructure work. Explore the full library: discover.astho.org/4cJflPL. @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
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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….
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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….
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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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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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