Use your skills to keep communities healthy, safe, and informed. Explore allied health roles open nationwide today. Find more here: https://discover.astho.org/4gx9Kzp.

On today’s PHRME, Jeffrey Ekoma explores what Congress will focus on as lawmakers return from August recess, including federal funding, nominations, and key policy priorities, in a new View from Washington, D.C. report. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4gAzMBR.

Through ASTHO’s Shared Strategies for Well-Being and Resilience Learning Community, up to 4 state health agencies will strengthen collaboration and prevention strategies addressing ACEs, suicide, overdose, and mental health. Learn more + apply by Oct. 8: https://discover.astho.org/4qPQOiC.

On PHRME: How can data modernization help medical examiner and coroner offices work more efficiently? ASTHO’s Dan Tauriello explores the benefits of modernization and what’s next for interoperability standards like FHIR and responsible AI implementation. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4yfnq81.

LEG ALERT: Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, funding the federal government through Dec. 11, 2026. The bill now heads to the President for his signature. Explore: https://discover.astho.org/464k3Vv.

South Carolina is investing in laboratory infrastructure built for both today’s needs and tomorrow’s emergencies. Today on PHRME, ASTHO Member Brannon Traxler discusses the state’s new public health and environmental laboratory. Tune in: discover.astho.org/4x3xvEg.

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.

On today's PHIG Impact Report, Raynard Washington, New Jersey commissioner of health, discusses how his state is improving succession planning, enhancing data modernization, and developing the public health workforce with PHIG funding. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4h1qSNM. @phaboard.bsky.social

Medical examiner and coroner offices are vital public health partners. Modernizing their data systems can strengthen surveillance, improve response to emerging threats, and inform prevention. Read now in @jphmpdirect.com: discover.astho.org/4wVDQ4j.

Overdose spikes can escalate quickly & require a coordinated response. Overdose Spike Preparedness Exercise Tabletop in a Box — developed with the Overdose Response Strategy program — helps jurisdictions practice scenarios & strengthen readiness: discover.astho.org/4ciDIVt.

Overdose spikes can develop rapidly, leaving limited time to act. On PHRME: Michael Jurasek of the CDC Foundation discusses overdose preparedness in Alaska, tabletop exercises, and how cross-sector collaboration enhances response strategies. 🎧: https://bit.ly/3Sov4xP. #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose

On Sept. 1, tune into PHRME to hear ASTHO member Raynard Washington share how New Jersey is modernizing data systems and expanding real-time reporting capabilities through PHIG investments. 🎧: http://newscast.astho.org. @phaboard.bsky.social

Health scientists tackle and solve public health issues. Use your expertise to create better outcomes for communities. Apply today: https://discover.astho.org/3SgTfhE.

Do you want to use science and sustainability to create healthier communities? Environmental health may be the path for you. Explore open roles here: https://discover.astho.org/4zG0PmA.

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: https://discover.astho.org/4zB9J4K.

ICYMI: On a recent long-form episode of PHRME, Alvin Shultz of the CDC discussed how Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) funding serves as one of the fastest mechanisms for getting response resources directly to health departments. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4ceGV8c.

A botulism outbreak linked to infant formula required rapid coordination across California’s public health system. Join ASTHO & @aphl.org on Sept. 2 to learn how agencies collaborated across programs. Register: https://discover.astho.org/4zgGOD4. @capublichealth.bsky.social

Community health workers play an important role in supporting brain health and people living with dementia. On PHRME, ASTHO’s Corinne Gillenwater discusses an updated e-learning course for CHWs on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4qIb0mP. #CHWAW

Drug overdose affects every U.S. community, and public health is critical in responding to overdose. A new ASTHO toolkit highlights public health strategies including collecting data, coordinating response, and connecting to care. Access now: https://discover.astho.org/4itOwUj.

How can communities use data and local assets to make a stronger case for rural health investment? Join ASTHO and Metopio on Sept. 2 for a conversation on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Register now: discover.astho.org/4xgeSxR.

Real-world data are shaping health care decisions. Public health needs access, too. Learn how the Public Health Data Consortium is helping state health agencies access critical data to detect outbreaks, identify trends, & inform interventions: https://discover.astho.org/4ccg4K2.

Public health leaders are navigating funding shifts, workforce reductions, and changing community needs. On PHRME, Brittany Cox shares how ASTHO's Leading Change workshop helped her guide her team through uncertainty. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4zz5QgJ.

How can public health agencies adapt to growing demands and rapidly changing health threats? On PHRME, ASTHO’s Danny Staley discusses innovation, capacity building, AI, and using data in new ways to help health departments strengthen their work. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4cC2ZK8.

Across the country, health departments are using #PHIG to strengthen their workforce, improve data systems, and enhance core services. Explore how PHIG is being put into action: discover.astho.org/4cJflPL. @phaboard.bsky.social

CHWs bridge gaps between health systems and the communities they serve. ASTHO’s new Health Policy Update explores how policymakers are advancing the CHW workforce through training, certification, and policies that expand access to care. Explore: https://discover.astho.org/4qCQHaf. #CHWAW

Community health workers help bridge the gap between health care and the communities they serve. On PHRME, Ashley Cram shares how states are strengthening and supporting this essential workforce. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3UPFY08. #NCHW

On the latest PHIG Impact Report, Wendy Underwood shares how Minnesota is creating lasting public health improvements through #PHIG investments in data systems, workforce development, and community collaboration. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4coGg48. @phaboard.bsky.social

Ready to use your management, organizational, and administrative skills to make change? Public health agencies across the nation are looking for administrators. Explore opportunities here: https://discover.astho.org/45Bck0Y.

Lab experts keep our communities healthy. Help track outbreaks, detect toxins, and safeguard communities from emerging public health threats. Apply today: https://discover.astho.org/4bZYCs3.

Strong hurricane response starts with a prepared workforce. Learn how ASTHO partnered with the Florida Dept. of Health and the CDC to strengthen environmental health staffing and build capacity for future hurricane response and recovery following Hurricane Ian: https://discover.astho.org/4wzSs9D.