Mission: To protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING

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1 (501) 1-00 ABOUT STATE PUBLIC HEALTH State health agencies are working across the country to actively protect the public s health, prevent avoidable diseases and conditions, and promote healthy communities. IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING Reduced ability to respond to environmental health threats putting communities at risk for health hazards. Reduced reach of home visiting programs to the state s most vulnerable families putting the health of our children at risk. Increased disease outbreaks that result in loss of business revenue, increased worker absenteeism, and decreased economic activity. Reduced capacity to analyze public health data. The loss of this capacity limits the ability to make informed decisions about disease prevention and health planning. Reduced capacity to respond to public health emergencies putting more people at risk of harm due to natural disasters and health threats due to terrorism. Source: ASTHO 017 Profile FEDERAL FUNDS 0% Arkansas Department of Health Total Federal Funding: $17,87,90 TOP HEALTH AGENCY PRIORITIES Immunizations Childhood obesity Hypertension Tobacco Teen pregnancy Mental and Community Wellness See more public health successes at: my.astho.org/75ways Source: Arkansas Department of Health Source: ASTHO 017 Profile

2 (501) 1-00 SAMHSA STATE TARGETED RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS GRANTS Year 1 (017) $3,901,95 Year (018) $3,901,95 The program aims to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment and reducing opioid overdose related deaths by: the provision of prevention activities, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder. These grants are awarded to states and territories via formula based on unmet need for opioid use disorder treatment and drug poisoning deaths. These programs are often administered by agencies other than the state or territorial health agency but often involve collaboration and partnerships across state and territorial governmental agencies. OPIOID STATISTICS AR: Overdose Death Rates per 100,000 Population (Age-Adjusted) UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION RANK 8 Strengths: Small disparity in health status by educational attainment Low prevalence of excessive drinking Low incidence of pertussis Areas for Improvement: High prevalence of smoking High prevalence of frequent mental distress Lower number of dentists Source: America s Health Rankings, 017 Annual Report Accredited public health department Opioid Overdose Death Rate Source: Kaiser Family Foundation s State Health Facts All Drug Overdose Death Rate ASTHO: Carolyn Mullen Chief, Government Affairs & Public Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmullen@astho.org (571) Carolyn McCoy, MPH Senior Director, Federal Government Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmccoy@astho.org (571) 5-307

3 (501) 1-00 ABOUT STATE PUBLIC HEALTH State health agencies are working across the country to actively protect the public s health, prevent avoidable diseases and conditions, and promote healthy communities. STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SPOTLIGHT IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING Reduced ability to respond to environmental health threats putting communities at risk for health hazards. Reduced reach of home visiting programs to the state s most vulnerable families putting the health of our children at risk. FEDERAL FUNDS 0% Arkansas Department of Health Total Federal Funding: $17,87,90 In 017, Arkansas transferred the Office of Healthcare Information Technology (OHIT) to the Department of Health. OHIT is now developing the statewide health information exchange to better meet the needs of patients, healthcare provides, healthcare insurers, and public health. Source: Arkansas Department of Health Increased disease outbreaks that result in loss of business revenue, increased worker absenteeism, and decreased economic activity. Reduced capacity to analyze public health data. The loss of this capacity limits the ability to make informed decisions about disease prevention and health planning. Reduced capacity to respond to public health emergencies putting more people at risk of harm due to natural disasters and health threats due to terrorism. Source: Arkansas Department of Health Source: ASTHO 017 Profile TOP HEALTH AGENCY PRIORITIES Immunizations Childhood obesity Hypertension Tobacco Teen pregnancy Mental and Community Wellness Source: ASTHO 017 Profile

4 (501) 1-00 SAMHSA STATE TARGETED RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS GRANTS Year 1 (017) $3,901,95 Year (018) $3,901,95 The program aims to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment and reducing opioid overdose related deaths by: the provision of prevention activities, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder. These grants are awarded to states and territories via formula based on unmet need for opioid use disorder treatment and drug poisoning deaths. These programs are often administered by agencies other than the state or territorial health agency but often involve collaboration and partnerships across state and territorial governmental agencies. OPIOID STATISTICS AR: Overdose Death Rates per 100,000 Population (Age-Adjusted) UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION RANK 8 Strengths: Small disparity in health status by educational attainment Low prevalence of excessive drinking Low incidence of pertussis Areas for Improvement: High prevalence of smoking High prevalence of frequent mental distress Lower number of dentists Source: America s Health Rankings, 017 Annual Report Accredited public health department Opioid Overdose Death Rate Source: Kaiser Family Foundation s State Health Facts All Drug Overdose Death Rate ASTHO: Carolyn Mullen Chief, Government Affairs & Public Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmullen@astho.org (571) Carolyn McCoy, MPH Senior Director, Federal Government Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmccoy@astho.org (571) 5-307

5 (501) 1-00 ABOUT STATE PUBLIC HEALTH State health agencies are working across the country to actively protect the public s health, prevent avoidable diseases and conditions, and promote healthy communities. STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SPOTLIGHT IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING Reduced ability to respond to environmental health threats putting communities at risk for health hazards. Reduced reach of home visiting programs to the state s most vulnerable families putting the health of our children at risk. FEDERAL FUNDS 0% Arkansas Department of Health Total Federal Funding: $17,87,90 In 017 Arkansas became the first state to host its suicide lifeline (call center) within the state health department. Calls to the national hotline are now answered in-state, providing callers in crisis the ability to speak with someone who has a strong understanding of Arkansas-specific resources. Source: Arkansas Department of Health & Increased disease outbreaks that result in loss of business revenue, increased worker absenteeism, and decreased economic activity. Reduced capacity to analyze public health data. The loss of this capacity limits the ability to make informed decisions about disease prevention and health planning. Reduced capacity to respond to public health emergencies putting more people at risk of harm due to natural disasters and health threats due to terrorism. Source: Arkansas Department of Health Source: ASTHO 017 Profile TOP HEALTH AGENCY PRIORITIES Immunizations Childhood obesity Hypertension Tobacco Teen pregnancy Mental and Community Wellness Source: ASTHO 017 Profile

6 (501) 1-00 SAMHSA STATE TARGETED RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS GRANTS Year 1 (017) $3,901,95 Year (018) $3,901,95 The program aims to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment and reducing opioid overdose related deaths by: the provision of prevention activities, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder. These grants are awarded to states and territories via formula based on unmet need for opioid use disorder treatment and drug poisoning deaths. These programs are often administered by agencies other than the state or territorial health agency but often involve collaboration and partnerships across state and territorial governmental agencies. OPIOID STATISTICS AR: Overdose Death Rates per 100,000 Population (Age-Adjusted) UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION RANK 8 Strengths: Small disparity in health status by educational attainment Low prevalence of excessive drinking Low incidence of pertussis Areas for Improvement: High prevalence of smoking High prevalence of frequent mental distress Lower number of dentists Source: America s Health Rankings, 017 Annual Report Accredited public health department Opioid Overdose Death Rate Source: Kaiser Family Foundation s State Health Facts All Drug Overdose Death Rate ASTHO: Carolyn Mullen Chief, Government Affairs & Public Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmullen@astho.org (571) Carolyn McCoy, MPH Senior Director, Federal Government Relations Association of State and Territorial Health Officials cmccoy@astho.org (571) 5-307