Dr. Robert Goldstein, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, says local agency partnerships are key to the success of new public health performance standards; Allison Nickrent, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses a recent roundtable meeting with a group of state senators; the first of an ASTHO four-part series titled “Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception” is this week; and ASTHO looks forward to continuing its work with Marcus Samo, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs for the Federated States of Micronesia.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Press Release: Massachusetts public health officials announce performance standards for local public health 

Illinois Department of Public Health Webpage

ASTHO Webinar: Implementation of Pharmacist Prescribed Contraception – Key Policy Considerations

ASTHO Webpage: Member Bio – Marcus Samo

ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed