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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. Learn more at astho.org.
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Want a career where your nutrition expertise creates real change? Join the public health workforce and support communities across the country.

Apply now: discover.astho.org/43F2QBd.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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2024 PH WINS data highlights a younger workforce and improved well-being across state health agencies.

Learn more in a new @jphmpdirect.com report from ASTHO and @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social: discover.astho.org/48l2jHj.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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The Great American Smokeout is a reminder that quitting is possible and that public health plays a critical role.

Explore ASTHO’s menthol capacity-building resources to help communities reduce commercial tobacco harms: discover.astho.org/47WF7hm.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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ASTHO is committed to sharing clear, science-based information on vaccines. Decades of rigorous research show no link between vaccines and autism, reinforcing the essential role of vaccination in disease prevention and community protection.

Full statement: https://discover.astho.org/47SnRLf.
ASTHO statement graphic featuring Susan Kansagra, MD, MBA, the Chief Medical Officer, endorsing vaccines to prevent infectious diseases, emphasizing robust and well-tested science and a clear consensus on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines.
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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How could the Rural Health Transformation Fund improve care in rural communities? Catherine Jones examines federal, state, and stakeholder perspectives in an ASTHO Federal Health Policy Update.

🔗: https://discover.astho.org/41Qh55l.
#NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerOfRural
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November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Applications open!

@alzassociation.bsky.social, ASTHO, & @nacchoalerts.bsky.social invite local health departments to join Risk Reduction Learning Collaboratives to strengthen dementia prevention.

Apply by 1/16/26: https://discover.astho.org/4nO8RTd.
Learn more: https://discover.astho.org/3JMSo42.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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NEWS RELEASE: Improving rural health requires collaboration and innovation. During a Nov. 17 deskside media briefing, ASTHO members discussed strategies for stronger, more accessible systems.

Learn more: https://discover.astho.org/3XD5XpL.

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November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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On today's PHRME, rural health takes center stage as ASTHO members discuss progress, barriers, and what’s needed for stronger communities in ASTHO’s latest deskside media briefing.

🎧: discover.astho.org/3K600yt.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Just released: a new @jphmpdirect.com supplement supported by ASTHO and the @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social features insights from the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey 2024.

Access: discover.astho.org/4r8TYOa.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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How is the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) advancing data modernization in Utah?

Nicole Yerkes of @utahdhhs.bsky.social shares the work underway on today’s PHIG Impact Report.

🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3LJhWzy.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Recording available: public health leaders join ASTHO media briefing to discuss rural health success and challenges for a healthier future.

Watch here: https://discover.astho.org/4r6rnJv.

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November 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Government shutdowns vary, but all are disruptive—and their public health impacts can be short- and long-term.

In the latest Federal Health Policy Update, ASTHO’s Catherine Jones shares lessons from the 2025 and 2018–2019 closures.

Read more: https://discover.astho.org/47M6gVl.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Join ASTHO & the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence on Dec. 2 for a webinar on how community health workers promote brain health & address dementias.

Hear insights from ASTHO, @alzassociation.bsky.social, @nyu.edu, & more.

🔗 Register: discover.astho.org/3K1cBmB.
Promotional image for an ASTHO webinar titled 'Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts', scheduled for December 2, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. ET. It features two individuals looking at a serene outdoor setting.
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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✨ On today's special edition of PHRME:

Lillian Shirley & Itta Johnson of Public Consulting Group — an ASTHO Innovation Advisory Council member — share how adaptive leadership can rebuild trust, strengthen partnerships, & support more resilient public health systems.

🎧: discover.astho.org/3LSkz1X.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Health scientists are essential to protecting lives. Whether it’s tracking outbreaks or improving wellness, your research makes a difference.

Find your next opportunity: discover.astho.org/47YivwU.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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On Nov. 18, tune into ASTHO’s PHRME to hear Nicole Yerkes of @UtahDHHS discuss how Public Health Infrastructure Grant funding is enhancing the agency’s data modernization efforts and Utah’s public health system.

Listen: http://newscast.astho.org. #PHIG

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November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Did you know environmental health professionals are on the front lines of public health? From reducing pollution to preventing disease, their work saves lives every day.

Apply now: discover.astho.org/4nTOm7R.

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November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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For over 80 years, ASTHO has been committed to advancing public health and building a healthier nation. Stay informed on key federal and state health policy developments by signing up to receive our Legislative Alerts straight to your inbox: https://discover.astho.org/3IJQIav.
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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What does it take to modernize public health emergency systems before disaster strikes?

On the latest episode of Public Health Review, Jonathan Kiser shares how his agency built a medical countermeasures portal to improve readiness in Virginia.

🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3JQuKmY.
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Applications open! @alzassociation.bsky.social, ASTHO, & @nacchoalerts.bsky.social invite Tribal & urban Indian leaders to join Risk Reduction Learning Collaboratives to strengthen dementia prevention.

More: https://discover.astho.org/4nLqMdf.
Apply by 1/16/26: https://discover.astho.org/4nO8RTd.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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New in @jphmpdirect.com:

As public health faces funding cuts, federal reorgs, new HHS priorities, AI advances, & Medicaid shifts, leaders share how health departments can adapt.

Access: discover.astho.org/4nQXhHg.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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ASTHO’s Public Health Nursing Learning Lab Series concludes on Nov. 19!

Join us for the final session: Public Health Nursing Workforce Culture, an interactive session led by Shirley Orr.

Reserve your spot: https://discover.astho.org/3JZ22Aq.
Promotional image for Public Health Nursing Workforce Learning Lab Five-Part Series, featuring facilitator Shirley Orr, Executive Director of the Association of Public Health Nurses. Dates listed are July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, and November 19.
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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💧 How can the One Health approach strengthen wastewater surveillance?

A new INSPIRE: Readiness video shares how coordination and communication across sectors enhance infectious disease detection.

Watch: https://discover.astho.org/48VtjxS.

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November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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On today's Public Health Review Morning Edition, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Susan Kansagra addresses the importance of public health tools and partnerships to prevent RSV.

🎧: https://discover.astho.org/43lsmvi.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Strong partnerships lead to stronger public health. ASTHO’s new resource offers tips to help federal grant officers and territorial and state health agencies build trust, improve communication, and enhance grant management.

Explore: https://discover.astho.org/3JGBZhq. @hhsofficial.bsky.social
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November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM