Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national non-profit organization representing public health agencies in the U.S., its Territories, the District of Columbia., and over 100,000 public health professionals. ASTHO members help formulate and influence sound public health policy and ensure excellence in state-based public health practice. ASTHO's primary function is to track, evaluate, and advise members on the impact and formation of public or private health policy which may affect them and to provide them with guidance and technical assistance on improving the nation's health.