ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) announced today that Scott Harris, MD, MPH, will serve as the organization’s 82nd president. Dr. Harris currently holds ...

All ASTHO Recruiting communication will be via an “@astho.org” address. ASTHO Recruiting staff will never ask for personal information (photo identification, banking information, etc.) to confirm or ...

ASTHO worked with health officials, consultants, and subject matter experts from state and territorial health departments to develop 30 comprehensive performance indicators. Health Officials and ...

News releases houses press releases and statements on recent public health issues. ASTHO can connect the press to state and territorial health officials for stories related to public health.

When the federal government shuts down, it exposes vulnerabilities in our public health ecosystem. It also brings to light the critical role state and territorial health departments play to protect ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the House passed the Senate-amended Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) by a vote of 370-48. The Senate previously approved the measure 90-6. The ...

This post has been updated to reflect the latest developments. It was originally published on July 16, 2026. The summer of gastrointestinal distress? A recent foodborne illness outbreak has captured ...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are foundational to addressing not only nutrition but also longstanding concerns surrounding chronic disease. The updated 2025-2030 guidelines arrive at a ...

Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that was once rare in the United States. Per CDC, high MMR vaccination coverage in communities is important because a single person with measles can ...

Decades of underinvestment in the nation’s public health system have impacted agencies’ ability to respond to health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of a chronically ...

This toolkit focuses on virtual engagement techniques that can improve working relationships between a health agency’s internal staff and external partners. Successful and intentional virtual ...

ASTHO is at the forefront of helping state and territorial health agencies navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health, a core workstream under the Public ...