March 19, 2025 (Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) – Ensuring long-term, reliable investments in public health is crucial to protecting communities, strengthening public health infrastructure, and addressing key challenges like workforce shortages and emergency preparedness.
At the ASTHO Spring Leadership Forum, Emi Chutaro, PIHOA Executive Director, and Janet Camacho, PIHOA Deputy Director of Programs and Operations, joined other state and territorial health leaders to advocate for sustained funding for public health initiatives.
Without consistent financial support, the progress made in health equity, emergency preparedness, and workforce development is at risk. Leaders emphasized the need for long-term investment to ensure that public health systems remain strong and responsive to emerging threats.
Read more about these important advocacy efforts:
🔗 State and Territorial Health Leaders Advocate for Sustained Funding
Why Sustained Funding Matters:
✅ Supports emergency preparedness and response efforts
✅ Strengthens public health workforce development
✅ Ensures health equity initiatives remain effective
✅ Builds long-term resilience in public health systems
As public health leaders continue to push for sustainable funding, ongoing collaboration and investment remain essential for protecting the health and well-being of all communities.