ASTHO President Dr. Scott Harris’ Testimony Before Congress

Dr. Scott Harris, President of ASTHO, testified before Congress to advocate for sustainable and predictable public health funding. He emphasized the importance of consistent federal support for agencies like the CDC and HRSA to address public health challenges such as chronic diseases, vaccine-preventable illnesses, and opioid misuse. Dr. Harris also highlighted the impact of recent funding cuts, which have disrupted public health preparedness and response efforts. He called for investments rooted in community-driven initiatives to build resilience and improve health outcomes.

Please view the testimony which starts at 1:18:05 mark of this video.