633: Voting Impacts Public Health, States Make Transportation Connections

Jeanne Ayers, ASTHO Alum and Executive Director of Health Democracy Healthy People, says research has shown that a civically engaged community is a healthy community; Betty Bekemeier, Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing, tells us about a new ASTHO white paper that examines how states are leveraging funding sources to help with transportation; and an ASTHO webinar will teach you how to assess your agency's work to prevent adverse childhood experiences later this month. ASTHO Blog Article: Why Public Health Officials Should Make Voting Accessible for Everybody ASTHO Webpage: State Health Officials Share 12 Tips for Safe In-Person Voting ASTHO Blog Article: Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care ASTHO Report: Cross Sector Collaborations – Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Virtual 101 Training ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed