Healthy Brain Initiative

The Program Sustainability in Healthy Brain Initiative three-part video series was developed by the Association Of State And Territorial Health Officials (ASHTO), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to highlight program sustainability in ongoing Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) work. Hear from three state leaders and an academic expert about focus areas including partnership, equitable practice, and the blending of public health planning and sustainability for long-term benefits of the HBI. After watching this video series, participants can continue their sustainability journey with ASTHO's written Sustainability in HBI Implementation: Who? What? Why? Now! resource...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association have released the fourth edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map, titled "Healthy Brain Initiative: State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027." This Road Map provides public health officials across the United States with a comprehensive set of strategies to promote brain health and enhance the lives of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The new edition focuses on strengthening partnerships, evaluating and utilizing data, building a diverse workforce, and engaging and educating the public. It emphasizes health equity and addresses social determinants of health that impact brain health.....