Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

“Real-time data reflects real people.” - J.T. Lane, ASTHO senior vice president, population health and innovation At HIMSS25, ASTHO engaged with public health leaders driving digital transformation at the state level. From data modernization to AI strategy to maternal health innovations, the conversations underscored the critical role of technology in shaping the future of public health. ASTHO was proud to serve as a planning partner for the second annual Public Health Data Modernization Preconference Forum and host of the Innovator’s Reception, bringing together public health leaders, technology pioneers, and healthcare innovators.?These events underscored a central theme: the future of public health is data-driven, collaborative, and innovative. #HIMSS25 #PublicHealth #DataModernization #HealthIT #AI #Innovation #Collaboration #DMI Guidehouse Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services National Conference of State Legislatures NJ Department of Health

On today’s Public Health Review Morning Edition, Soulmaz Rostami, program manager for the?Pacific Island Health Officers Association, shares how the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program addresses workforce shortages by training the next generation of public health leaders. Also,?Susan Gilbert, co-director of the?National Coalition for Sexual Health, introduces “Own The Awk,” a campaign developed to assist with navigating conversations around sexual health. Listen now, access resources, and subscribe to the daily?#PHRME?newscast:?https://lnkd.in/eSV8aNAp. #IslandHealth #PHWorkforce #PublicHealthCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #OwnTheAwk #SexualHealth

ASTHO’s updated Community Health Workers (CHWs) Certification Map highlights how states and territories approach CHW certification programs and policies to address unique community needs and the role of CHWs in improving public health outcomes. Explore the map here:?discover.astho.org/4hzOar8. #CHWs?#PHWorkforce?#Policy

ASTHO leadership, public health officials, and governmental public health leaders met in Washington, D.C. from March 10-13 for the annual Spring Leadership Forum. Attendees discussed key policy issues, attended peer learning sessions, and advocated for critical public health funding on Capitol Hill. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gG5bjkJ3. #Leadership #PublicHealth #CapitolHill

"There's no space or aspect or division or program that PHIG hasn't touched at the Maine CDC." - ASTHO member Dr. Puthiery Va, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) On today’s Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. Va explores the broader impact of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) in the State of Maine, key lessons learned, and how PHIG supported the creation of the agency’s Office of Violence Prevention. Listen now, access resources, and subscribe to the daily #PHRME newscast: https://lnkd.in/eeX3yfHM. #PHIG #ViolencePrevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial Support National Network of Public Health Institutes Public Health Accreditation Board

In her first blog as ASTHO’s new Chief Medical Officer, Susan Kansagra, MD, MBA, outlines her vision for maintaining trust in public health, advocating for funding and the public health workforce, and strengthening chronic disease prevention. Read more from Dr. Kansagra: https://lnkd.in/eSgUXkdY. #Leadership #Funding #PHWorkforce #ChronicDisease

On today's Public Health Review Morning Edition, hear from ASTHO member Dr. Jerome Larkin, director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, on the vital role of Rhode Island's high childhood vaccination rate during a multi-state measles outbreak. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, MD, MPH, ASTHO senior vice president for health initiatives and practicing pediatrician, offers a national perspective on the outbreak and highlights the importance of effective public health communication to boost immunization. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gqXdqTYN. #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #ChildhoodVaccines #Immunization #Prevention

Mark your calendar for March 18 and tune in to ASTHO’s Public Health Review Morning Edition! Dr.?Puthiery Va, ASTHO member and director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will share the transformational impact of the Public Health Information Grant (PHIG) in the State of Maine. Don’t miss out—subscribe now:?newscast.astho.org. #PHRME?#PHIG?#PublicHealthCareers?#DataModernization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?CDC State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial Support?National Network of Public Health Institutes?Public Health Accreditation Board

Want to make a broader impact with your OT or PT skills? Public health needs you! From community education to rehabilitation programs, help shape healthier communities. Explore nationwide positions:?https://lnkd.in/gt827WNF. #PublicHealthCareers #PHWorkforce #OccupationalTherapists #PhysicalTherapists #OT #PT #OccupationalTherapy #PhysicalTherapy Iowa Department of Health and Human Services?Maryland Department of Health?Mississippi Department of Health

Fuel better health in your community! Public health needs dedicated dietitians and nutritionists to improve nutrition outcomes. Discover rewarding roles nationwide:?discover.astho.org/4ipL0Y7. #PublicHealthCareers #Nutrition #Nutritionists #Dieticians Georgia Department of Public Health?Michigan Department of Health & Human Services?NC Department of Health and Human Services