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| 20 Apr 2022 | 161: Hope for the PH Workforce | 00:06:19 | |
Dr. Bruce Perry offers encouragement for the public health workforce; Dr. Gillian SteelFisher explains how public health leaders might use the information from her latest national survey; ASTHO alum Dr. Joneigh Khaldun from Michigan is in the ASTHO Trailblazer Spotlight this week; and ASTHO announces a new Speakers Bureau. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | 708: Data Modernization Help, Map Tracks Infrastructure Bills | 00:04:57 | |
Massimo Pacilli, Director of the Technology Implementation Office at the Office of Public Health Data Surveillance and Technology with the CDC, discusses the newly announced implementation center project; Lindsey Myers, ASTHO Vice President for Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure, tells us about a new online interactive map that allows users to track the progress of legislation impacting public health infrastructure work; this month ASTHO has two webinars focused on emergency preparedness; and an ASTHO blog article explores how to lead teams through change. PHIG Partners Webpage: Data Modernization Implementation Center Program ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Infrastructure Legal Map ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health Leader Profile – Joy Borjes on Leading Teams Through Change
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| 14 Apr 2025 | 884: Caring For PH Workers, Farm To ECE Program | 00:04:09 | |
Theresa Arriola, Director of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, tells us how she takes care of public health workers; Dr. Emia Oppenheim, Public Health Consultant for the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, explains the importance of a Farm to ECE program; and an upcoming ASTHO webinar dives into how you can create a successful academic health department partnership. ASTHO Webinar: Exploring Successful Academic Health Department Partnerships
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| 08 Jan 2024 | 575: New CMS Program, Public Health Funding Deadlines | 00:05:32 | |
Tequila Terry, Director of State Innovation and Population Health at the CMS Innovation Center, discusses a new approach to health care costs and population health; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, says Congress already has two funding deadlines important to public health; Kirk Smith, Director of the Minnesota Department of Health, tells us about a recent salmonella outbreak; and state and territorial health agencies face challenges in securing funding to address social determinants of health. CMS Webpage: States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model CMS Webpage: AHEAD Model Frequently Asked Questions ASTHO Webpage: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Housing and Food Insecurity
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| 17 Dec 2021 | 87: 2022 Public Health Policy Agenda | 00:05:33 | |
ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia says even though everyone is tired of the pandemic, we can’t give up fighting the virus now; ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser, along with two other public health leaders, says the pandemic has been difficult but also has offered several valuable lessons; and ASTHO’s Director of State Health Policy, Maggie Davis, previews ASTHO’s annual series of policy papers for member states and territories due out in January. NPHIC webpage: Public Health Speaks podcast ASTHO Statement: Lessons From the First Year of COVID-19 Vaccination, and What’s Next ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022 | |||
| 02 May 2024 | 656: Racism A Public Health Threat, Syndemic Approaches | 00:04:45 | |
Dr. Robert Goldstein, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, details his state’s Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity; Michelle Van Handel, Associate Director for the Program and Performance Improvement Office at the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, discusses a syndemic approach to combatting certain infections; and an ASTHO report addresses the issue of unintentional falls among older adults. Massachusetts Department of Public Health Webpage: Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity 2024-2028 CDC Webpage: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) CDC Webpage: Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE)
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| 10 Jul 2023 | 456: PH Communicators Assemble, Website Helps SC Workforce Recover | 00:07:13 | |
Robert Jennings, Executive Director at the National Public Health Information Coalition, shares what to expect from this year’s National Conference on Health Communication; Nicholas Davidson, Senior Deputy for Public Health and the Director for Community Health Services for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, shares a new tool to help public health workers stay healthy; an upcoming ASTHO webinar shares the work North Carolina has done to increase access to mental health programs in schools; and ASTHO has a new article on mitigating the impact of rural hospital closures.
National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media: Register ASTHO Website: Addressing the Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Maternal and Infant Health
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| 13 Oct 2023 | 523: Making Decisions During a Crisis, PH Help Wanted | 00:06:35 | |
ASTHO CEO Dr. Mike Fraser and Dr. Ray Barishansky, Former Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, explain new research on barriers to decision making in public health response; Dr. J.P. Leider, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, says more data scientists are needed in the public health workforce; ASTHO has two case studies on a One Health approach to address environmental health issues; an ASTHO article shares the findings of a learning community focused on mental health and substance use in the maternal and child health population; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletter
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| 04 Sep 2024 | 742: Maryland Overdose Dashboard Supports Field Partners, Immunization Awards Honor Advocates | 00:04:21 | |
Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Secretary of Health for the Maryland Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, discusses the state’s revamped overdose dashboard; Claire Hannan, Executive Director of the Association of Immunization Managers, tells us how immunizations get extra attention during this month; Dr. James McDonald, New York State Health Commissioner and an ASTHO Member, explains his approach to health equity; and an ASTHO webinar focuses on pharmacist-prescribed contraception on Tuesday, September 17th. Association of Immunization Managers Web Page: 2024 Immunization Champion Award Winners New York Now Web Page: Full Episode – The State of NY's Cannabis Industry, NYS DOH Commissioner ASTHO Webinar: Implementation of Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception: Public Outreach & Awareness
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| 28 Mar 2025 | 873: Enhance Business Partnerships, Tech Updates w/ PHIG | 00:05:04 | |
Emma Dewhurst, Senior Program and Research Associate at the de Beaumont Foundation, tells us why public health and business partnerships are still rare; Edlen Anzures, Acting Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Human Services in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, explains why PHIG funding is needed to upgrade technology in the island areas; an ASTHO toolkit can help your agency improve access to critical medications.; and ASTHO’s PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center is your place to find tools, recommendations and more to help you help your workforce. ASTHO Web Page: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center
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| 02 Dec 2022 | 315: Historic PH Investment News | 00:05:46 | |
Amber Williams, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Leadership & Organizational Performance, discusses the CDC’s announcement that ASTHO will receive significant funding to help public health agencies address key infrastructure needs; Brent Ewig, Chief Policy and Government Relations Officer for the Association of Immunization Managers, says there are two main communication challenges facing his members right now; and an ASTHO blog article explains that during a hurricane's aftermath, health agencies must take steps to prevent infectious disease spread. National Public Health Information Coalition Webpage: NPHIC Podcast ASTHO Blog Article: Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | 147: The Looming Medicaid Purge | 00:08:06 | |
Caroline Brazeel, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Population Health and Innovation, explains how states and territories are preparing for the moment when millions of children could lose health care coverage as early as this summer; two professionals enrolled in a unique public health leadership program answer questions about their experience in a new ASTHO blog article; ASTHO President Dr. Nirav Shah wins an award from the American Medical Association; and ASTHO highlights Delaware and Kansas for work to address environmental public health challenges. ASTHO Blog Article: Diversity in Public Health Leadership Has Never Been More Important YouTube: AMA Awards for Government Service - Outstanding Career Public Servant at the State Level | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | 222: Better Data, More Equity | 00:04:11 | |
Dr. Carlos Oronce, an Advanced Health Services Research Fellow at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, discusses the challenges of COVID-19 being exacerbated by a lack of good data; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer for the Louisiana Department of Health, says health departments in southern states are on the lookout for West Nile Virus; and ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit 2022 is set for Wednesday, July 27th | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | 503: Michigan’s Behavioral Health Budget, Better Data to Address Childhood Lead Poisoning | 00:05:10 | |
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, says a new budget for the state expands resident’s access to behavioral health services; Taffany Hwang, Nurse Consultant Specialist for the State of California Department of Public Health, explains a new data system aimed to prevent childhood lead poisoning; a new ASTHO blog shares lessons learned from the U.S. Mpox outbreak and plans for moving forward; and public health agencies looking to hire can post their jobs on ASTHO’s Public Health Careers website.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Budget Roundtable California Department of Public Health: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ASTHO Webpage: Looking Back and Moving Forward from the U.S. Mpox Outbreak | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | 382: Suicide Rates Climbing, Mental Health Funding Opportunities | 00:05:05 | |
Deborah Stone, Behavioral Scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains that after two consecutive years of declines, U.S. suicide rates increased in 2021, nearly returning to their 2018 peak; Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, outlines the unique opportunity to invest in mental health; and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy will discuss its goals for improving maternal health outcomes on March 27th. CDC Webpage: Suicide Prevention National Alliance on Mental Illness Webpage The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Event Registration
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| 17 Apr 2025 | 887: Keep America Safe Coalition, Puerto Rico Health Priorities | 00:04:41 | |
Sharon Gilmartin, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, tells us about the Keep America Safe Coalition; Dr. Victor Ramos, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health and an ASTHO member, breaks down the health priorities for Puerto Rico; ASTHO has several resources to keep your team prepared furing Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Month; and Julia Arel is the Vermont Department of Helath Interim Commissioner of Health. Keep America Safe Coalition Web Page ASTHO Web Page: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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| 09 Mar 2023 | 373: PH Funding Barriers, Planning an Equity Movement | 00:06:43 | |
Dr. Thomas Dobbs, former State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health and now dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, urges agencies that fund local public health programs to eliminate the barriers that can get in the way of lifesaving work; Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, says justice and health equity are the focus of ASTHO’s 2023 Health Equity Summit planned for April; and an ASTHO blog article examines what it takes to lead at this moment in public health. Health Affairs News Article: Getting Government To Work For Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Health Equity Summit - A Movement for Justice ASTHO Blog Article: Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership
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| 20 Apr 2023 | 403: Immunization Data Sharing Reports, Equity Summit Take-Aways | 00:05:00 | |
Elizabeth Ruebush, ASTHO Senior Director of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, previews two reports to help members navigate the immunization information sharing landscape; Dr. Angelica Geter, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business for the Black Women's Health Imperative, previews her address at ASTHO’s upcoming Health Equity Summit; Registration to attend ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit online is still open; an ASTHO blog article outlines five reasons you need to attend the Summit; and CVS Health has created a National Health Equity Advisory Board. Data Exchange to Save Lives: IIS and HIE Relationships & The Laws Protecting Public Health Data Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health Top Five Reasons to Join ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice CVS Health celebrates Minority Health Month with launch of National Health Equity Advisory Board
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| 17 Nov 2022 | 306: A Strategy to Ban Menthol | 00:04:53 | |
Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, discusses the important role states and local jurisdictions have in removing flavored tobacco products, including menthol, from the market; Tamira Moon, ASTHO’s Director of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, explains how ASTHO staff members are taking part in conversations about race during online sessions called health equity circles; Anna Bartels, ASTHO Director of Clinical to Community Connections, celebrates National Rural Health Day; and Public Health Thank You Day is Monday, November 21st. ASTHO Blog Article: From the Chief Medical Officer – Key Takeaways from National Menthol Conference Great American Smokeout Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Health Equity Circles Promote Racial Healing and Understanding in the Workplace ASTHO Blog Article: State Offices of Rural Health Address Health Equity Through Collaboration | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | 88: Labs Prepared for Winter | 00:06:52 | |
ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser hopes the new year signals a shift in the pandemic; Kelly Wroblewski, Director of Infectious Diseases for the Association of Public Health Laboratories, says labs are ready for whatever the pandemic brings this winter; ASTHO plans a webinar featuring it’s disability and preparedness specialists; and ASTHO has a new blog article about viral hepatitis that includes four ideas jurisdictions might consider as they make plans to slow infections. Website: Association of Public Health Laboratories ASTHO Webinar: Stories of Inclusion One Year of Lessons Learned from Disability ASTHO Blog Article: Forward Focus – The Urgent Need to Address Rising Cases of Viral Hepatitis | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | 196: Gun Violence and Public Health | 00:07:42 | |
Dr. Mark Levine, Vermont Health Commissioner, explains how public health ought to respond to a recent spate of shootings that have left dozens dead and even more injured across the U.S.; Meighan Haupt, Chief of Staff with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, discusses how the new 988 line, a lifeline offering assistance to people considering suicide, will work; and ASTHO has a special event planned to honor Juneteenth featuring Ms. Opal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth.” ASTHO Juneteenth Webinar: Commemorating Juneteenth A Journey to Equity | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | 822: Shah Steps Down, ASTHO Welcomes New Member | 00:03:47 | |
Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for the Washington State Department of Health, shares some of his proudest accomplishments as he steps away from his position; Dirk Wilke is the new Interim Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services; and an ASTHO webinar on January 29th will be the Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health (STRETCH) 2.0 initiative’s fourth national convening. Fox 13 Seattle News Article: WA Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair Shah, stepping down in 2025 ASTHO Web Page: Dirk Wilke, JD, MBA ASTHO Webinar: Centering Community-Led Strategies to Sustainable Public Health Financing
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| 11 Jul 2023 | 457: Medicaid Strategies for Rural Communities, Pregnancy-Related Mental Health Disorders | 00:05:01 | |
Lexa Giragosian, Analyst for Maternal & Infant Health at ASTHO, explains the improvements being made to health care for pregnant people and infants in rural areas; Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Deputy Director for the Vermont Department of Health, says there are treatment options for perinatal mood and an and anxiety disorders; an upcoming ASTHO webinar with Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health for the Vermont Department of Health, addresses the health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ youth; and a webinar held tomorrow with the National Center for School Mental Health will discuss school mental health systems.
ASTHO Webpage: Addressing the Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Maternal and Infant Health ASTHO Webpage: Improving Financial Access to Maternal and Infant Care in Rural Areas ASTHO Webinar: Addressing LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities
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| 23 Aug 2023 | 488: PH Workforce Consortium, Maternal Health Disparities | 00:04:50 | |
J.P. Leider, Director of the Center for Public Health Systems at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, explains the importance of the Consortium for Workforce Research and Public Health; Nancy Scotto Rosato, Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, tells us about the $3.5 million headed to the Healthy Women, Healthy Families initiative in New Jersey; and an episode of the Public Health Review podcast dives into health disparities. Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts
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| 04 Dec 2023 | 556: New Suicide Prevention Policy Statement, Testing Could Curb Newborn Syphilis Cases | 00:05:18 | |
Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Health, says ASTHO’s new policy statement on suicide prevention offers many recommendations including a call to improve access to health care services for those at highest risk; Dr. Robert McDonald, Medical Officer in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says most cases of newborn syphilis likely could be prevented with testing and treatment during pregnancy; Dr. Susan Kansagra, Assistant Secretary for Public Health and Director of the North Carolina Division of Public Health, says a recent investigation that found lead in some pureed fruit pouches is testament to the hard work that public health agencies perform every day on behalf of their communities; and sign up for ASTHO’s legislative alert emails. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | 218: Workforce Listening | 00:04:23 | |
Johnny Taylor Jr., President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, discusses how COVID-19 has forever changed the relationship between employers and their teams; Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health, explains why she is leaving her job; ASTHO posts a new blog article that details twelve recommendations health agencies should consider when writing proposals for federal infrastructure funding; and it’s time to register for ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit 2022 happening Wednesday, July 27th. WTOP News Article: Why the DC Health director is stepping down | |||
| 09 Apr 2025 | 881: Harris on Hill Today; Virtual Engagement Help | 00:03:57 | |
Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, previews ASTHO President Dr. Scott Harris’ testimony before Congress today; Anna Bradley, ASTHO Senior Analyst with the Public Health Infrastructure and Performance Improvement Team, details a new ASTHO toolkit that assists you with virtual engagement; and the Alaska Department of Health has launched a new website to better serve all Alaskans. Appropriations Web Page: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Public Witness Day ASTHO Web Page: Engaging Partners in a Virtual Space State of Alaska Web Page: Department of Health ASTHO Web Page: State and Territorial Administrative Readiness (STAR) Center
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| 10 Apr 2024 | 640: NY Study Compares Naloxone Doses, New Tools to Improve Behavioral Health | 00:05:07 | |
Dr. Sharon Stancliff, Associate Medical Director for Harm Reduction in Healthcare at the AIDS Institute with the New York State Department of Health, discusses a study the state performed to test the pros and cons of different doses of naloxone; Tanya Schwartz, Director of Urgent and Acute Care at the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration, explains how more money to support behavioral health services in Maryland could benefit everyone; an ASTHO training will help you learn how to assess current work and use tools designed to enhance ACEs prevention capacity; and Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Alaska Department of Health Chief Medical Officer, will be featured in an ASTHO webinar on effective policy implementation to reduce congenital syphilis. New York Public Health Now Podcast ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Virtual 101 Training ASTHO Webinar: Reducing Congenital Syphilis Through Policy Initiatives | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | 77: ASTHO Reacts to Winter COVID Strategy | 00:04:34 | |
ASTHO leaders react to President Biden’s winter COVID-19 strategy. Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO’s Chief Medical Officer, discuss booster shots, messaging, pharmacy capacity, and at-home tests; and we recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities today with a story about Felecia Barrow, ASTHO’s Disability and Preparedness Specialist in Alabama, who shares her idea to train National Guard members how to assist people living with disabilities. ASTHO YouTube post: Public Health Leaders Discuss Omicron Variant Amid Reported U.S. Case ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – One Year Review of Disability and Preparedness Specialists Project | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | 834: AI & PH Comms, HPAI Symposium Still Relevant | 00:05:01 | |
Robert Jennings, Executive Director of the National Public Health Information Coalition, is currently working on guidelines for AI use in public health communications; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and the State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, reflects on the HPAI symposium and what made it so popular; and you can apply for the Leadership Exchange for Adolescent Health Promotion Plus Community of Practice. National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media Web Page ASTHO Web Page: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium
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| 25 Aug 2023 | 490: Immunization Policy Statement, Fiscal Year Predictions | 00:06:31 | |
Kris Ehresmann, former Director of Infectious Disease at the Minnesota Department of Health, describes ASTHO’s revised policy statement; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, discusses predictions for Congressional action before the end of the fiscal year; and an ASTHO blog article outlines messaging and response strategies for wildfires. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | 317: Removing Barriers to HIV Treatment | 00:05:30 | |
Kim Martin, ASTHO’s Director of Immunization, reminds us that vaccines this winter are more important than ever as we recognize National Influenza Vaccination Week; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the announcement that ASTHO is one of three to win CDC grant funding that aims to help jurisdictions build public health infrastructure over the next five years; and Alex Kearly, ASTHO Director of Medicaid and Value Based Payment, says members can learn how to align their state Medicaid agencies with the goal to end the HIV epidemic in a new webinar scheduled for December 13th. CDC Webpage: 2022 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit ASTHO Webpage: Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia | |||
| 10 May 2024 | 662: Doula Care Gains Support, Helping Mothers Heal | 00:06:27 | |
Alex Kearly, ASTHO Director of Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships, says doula care is one of the most promising strategies to address maternal health disparities; Kay Matthews, Executive Director and Founder of the Shades of Blue Project, tells us that too often Black mothers have to choose between their mental health and basic family needs; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, discusses a federal plan to replace lead pipes used for drinking water in this week’s View from Washington D.C. Report; and ASTHO’s latest profile of state and territorial public health is now available online. ASTHO Blog Article: Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis Shades of Blue Project Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Profile of State and Territorial Public Health
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| 05 Oct 2022 | 277: Modernize WIC | 00:05:40 | |
Brian Dittmeier, Senior Director of Public Policy for the National WIC Association, discusses ways to modernize the WIC program; Ali Hard, Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the USDA, says states have more flexibility to work with infant formula manufacturers, which means more options for families enrolled in WIC programs; Allison Budzinski, Trauma and Resilience Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, explains how ASTHO’s School Behavioral Health Learning Community has been critical to Wisconsin’s work to improve youth mental health; and sign up for ASTHO’s next Insight and Inspiration event on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Health.gov Webpage: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health ASTHO Blog Article: Improving School Workforce Capacity to Address Youth Mental Health | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | 821: Winter Weather Safety Campaign, Senior Deputy & CFO Meeting Invaluable | 00:03:40 | |
Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary for Public Health at the Maryland Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, discusses Maryland’s winter weather safety campaign; and Dr. Tobi Adeyeye Amosun, Deputy Commissioner for Population Health for the Tennessee Department of Health, tells us about a recent meeting between senior deputies and CFOs with the CDC. Maryland Department of Health Web Page: Resources – Extreme Cold ASTHO Blog Article: How to Stay Safe This Winter
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| 11 Jan 2022 | 95: ProPublica’s Syphilis Investigation – Part 2 | 00:08:48 | |
Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana’s State Health Officer, explains the evolution of messaging required by the fast-moving Omicron variant during an appearance on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal morning show Monday; ProPublica journalist Caroline Chen considers the impact her story about congenital syphilis might have on the debate over funding for public health, especially in rural America; and ASTHO shares success stories of several disability and preparedness specialists working in jurisdictions across the country. C-SPAN Washington Journal: Dr. Joseph Kanter CDC News Release: Reported STDs Reach All-time High for 6th Consecutive Year ProPublica Website: Babies Are Dying of Syphilis. It’s 100% Preventable. ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – One Year Review of Disability and Preparedness Specialists Project | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | 686: Community Tobacco Control Strategies, Health Equity Science | 00:04:28 | |
Ashley Hebert, Senior Program Manager for Community and Government Relations with the Center for Black Health and Equity, says despite challenges organizations must continue their work to protect communities of color from tobacco industry campaigns; Ashley Ottewell, ASTHO Director of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics at ASTHO, discusses a JPHMP article written about health equity science; and Kristin Sullivan, ASTHO Director of Public Health Systems Improvement and Infrastructure, discusses a project to help leaders in the U.S. Virgin Islands improve their business processes. ASTHO Brief: Engaging Communities Is a Critical Tobacco Control Strategy
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| 17 Oct 2024 | 772: Texas Uses ASTHO Peer Assessment Program, Major Overdose Death Reduction | 00:05:05 | |
Lily McClure, Workforce Director for the Texas Department of State Health Services, tells us how Texas benefited from the ASTHO Peer Assessment Program; Christina Mullins, Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders at the West Virginia Department of Human Services, details how they reduced overdose deaths by 28 percent; the 2024 Virtual Performance Management Vendor Showcase is on October 30; and the CDC has launched a new web portal to support emergency preparedness for people living with disabilities. ASTHO Blog Article: Texas Leverages ASTHO Program to Advance Workforce Strategy ASTHO Web Page: Vendor Showcase – Performance Management Systems CDC Web Page: Communication Resources
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| 17 Aug 2022 | 243: Predicting COVID in the Fall | 00:05:01 | |
Dylan George, the Director of Operations for the Center for Epidemic Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics with the CDC, discusses what could happen with COVID-19 infection rates in the fall and winter; Maggie Davis, ASTHO’s Director of State Health Policy, previews a new ASTHO report addressing maternal child health policy considerations during public health emergencies; ASTHO’s process for setting legislative priorities is outlined in a new blog article; and ASTHO highlights three job openings this week. COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub Webpage CDC Webpage: COVID-19 Forecasting and Mathematical Modeling Public Health Law Practitioners Convening Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Advocating for Success: ASTHO’s Federal Legislative Priorities | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | 117: ASTHO’s New Strategic Plan | 00:05:12 | |
Zarnaaz Bashir, ASTHO’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, says the organization’s new strategic plan was created during and influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic; Dr. Robert Bourgeois, an occupational and environmental health expert working along the U.S. Gulf Coast, explains how difficult it is to manage pandemic health protocols in a remote work environment, like an off-shore drilling rig; and we look forward to Dr. Anne Zink’s comments about COVID-19’s impact on hospitals during a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post. Dr. Zink is ASTHO's President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer. | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | 219: New Opioid Use Disorder Infographics | 00:04:26 | |
Sanaa Akbarali, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Maternal and Infant Health, discusses strategies to improve care for pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder; ASTHO produces a special supplement for the American Journal of Public Health on equitable and accessible contraception access; ASTHO’s Health Equity Summit 2022 is less than two weeks away; and Gaafar Uherbelau, Palau’s Minister of Health, joins his colleagues in the Pacific Islands to strategize on health equity and human rights issues. | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | 191: New Mental Health Commission | 00:05:00 | |
Lynn Gallagher, former New Mexico State Health Director, explains how a new commission created by the New Mexico Supreme Court will work to address the mental health needs of people who are in and out of the court system; Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, shares how her young son confirmed the value of a state campaign to help connect parents and their kids; and ASTHO has extended the deadline to sign up for its Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. New Mexico Order Establishing Commission on Mental Health and Competency | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | 203: Support for Syringe Services | 00:05:08 | |
Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary of Health, explains how a statewide law permitting syringe services would give cover and funding to local programs trying to battle the opioid epidemic; Laura Edison, an epidemiologist in the Georgia Department of Public Health, says her state has tackled the overdose problem on several fronts; and ASTHO President Dr. Nirav Shah is this year’s winner of Maine’s Caregiver of the Year award presented by the Maine Hospital Association. Bangor Daily News: Nirav Shah named Maine Caregiver of the Year | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | 349: Safe Drug Use Sites, Toxic Pandemic Stress | 00:05:58 | |
Julie Wernau, Health and Science Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, says drug use sites face many hurdles even if they have local permission to operate; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, tells the Associated Press that her members are anxious to understand how the fall spike in respiratory illness will be impacted by plans to end COVID authorities; and public health professionals still dealing with the stress and trauma of the pandemic could find help in a conversation planned on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Associated Press News Article: How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends? ASTHO Webpage: Insight and Inspiration with Dr. Kemia M Sarraf | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | 84: Vaccine Anniversary and Lawsuit | 00:06:12 | |
Mike Fraser, ASTHO’s CEO, recognizes the first anniversary of a COVID-19 vaccine and discusses hesitancy; Professor Dorit Reiss, University of California Hastings College of the Law, examines the legal arguments behind a lawsuit challenging New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal workers; ASTHO members wrap up their first in-person conference since the pandemic started almost two years ago; and ASTHO offers a microlearning titled “Introduction to Process Improvement.” Bloomberg: New York City Must Appear in Court Over Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | 316: Mental Health Needs of School-Age Girls | 00:04:57 | |
Amber Williams, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President for Leadership and Organizational Performance, talks about the organization’s annual winter retreat happening this week in San Diego; Lexa Giragosian, Analyst for Maternal and Infant Health with ASTHO, discusses how states and territories are taking action to address a mental health crisis among adolescent girls; and ASTHO has a report detailing the risks and possible responses to disruptions in access to opioid prescriptions. | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | 331: Vaccine Hesitancy Study, Diabetes in Palau | 00:06:15 | |
Dr. Kimberly Martin, a President’s Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California San Francisco, says black people likely avoid COVID-19 vaccines because of their distrust of the healthcare system; Antonnette Merur, Chief of Nursing for the Palau Ministry of Health, says diabetes impacts everyone living in the Pacific Island nation of Palau; ASTHO plans two webinars later this month - on Jan. 18, ASTHO will help attendees navigate personal conflict in the executive space; and on Jan. 19, a separate panel discusses lactation education and support for incarcerated people. CDC Webpage: The U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee ASTHO Webpage: Navigating Personal Conflict in the Executive Space | |||
| 02 May 2023 | 411: Racism Linked to Heart Disease, Benefits of Diverse Leadership | 00:05:15 | |
Shanshan Sheehy, Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor at Boston University, studies the correlation between racism and heart disease among black women; Alonza Pamplin, Communicable Disease Supervisor for the Wake County Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the importance of diverse public health leadership; a new ASTHO blog article outlines how public health can help young people struggling with mental health; and ASTHO has a new Partner Spotlight with Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, Board President of the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health. Experiencing Racism Increases Black Women’s Heart Disease Risk, BU Research Finds Advancing Inclusivity Through Local, Diverse Leadership Youth Are in Crisis and We Can Help
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| 01 Dec 2022 | 314: Ending the AIDS Epidemic | 00:05:26 | |
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, CDC Director of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, discusses the ongoing HIV epidemic on World AIDS Day; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, says newly announced money from the CDC will allow his organization to “fully engage and support” state and territorial agencies as they prepare for the next pandemic; Dr. Morgan McDonald, Interim Health Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, describes how Tennessee is planning to spend $230 million on new health resiliency projects in the Volunteer state; and Susan Best, Program Manager for the Division of Food and Lead Risk Assessment with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, explains how South Carolina has done more than 42,000 restaurant inspections online. World Health Organization News Release: WHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | 394: Rural Health Solutions, Healthy People 2030 Training | 00:05:31 | |
On Day Five of National Public Health Week, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Idaho Public Health Administrator for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, explains the challenges facing rural health care; a new ASTHO micro-learning teaches the connection between the Healthy People 2030 framework, the Public Health Accreditation Board Standards, and health equity; ASTHO and the National Governors Association host a webinar on the future of emergency response capabilities in the new legal landscape; and ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink joins a HIMSS panel to discuss health equity. NPHW Daily Theme: Rural Health Synergy of Healthy People 2030 and PHAB Standards Webinar: Future of Emergency Response Capabilities in the New Legal Landscape HIMSS: Views from the Top: 2023: Continuing the Journey to Health Equity
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| 30 May 2023 | 430: Pandemic Recovery Tips, Data Modernization Partnerships | 00:07:57 | |
Dr. Tammy McCoy Arballo, a clinical forensic psychologist, explains how public health leaders can improve the mental health of employees following the stress of COVID-19; Elizabeth Ruebush, ASTHO Senior Director, Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, says partnerships play a key role in the push for data modernization; a new ASTHO blog article explains why the history of the Chicago River is important to public health; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletter.
ASTHO Webpage: PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Blog: Turning the River Around at the Public Health TechXpo ASTHO Newsletter: Public Health Weekly
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| 09 Sep 2024 | 745: 2024 Pain in the Nation Report, Making Dialysis Safer Coalition | 00:04:54 | |
Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, breaks down the latest ‘Pain in the Nation’ report; Chantel Emery, the Dialysis Infection Prevention Lead with the Florida Department of Health’s Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Program, tells us how the Making Dialysis Safer Coalition has helped her team; and the third convening of the STRETCH 2.0 initiative will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 4 p.m. ET. 2024 Pain in the Nation Report: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths CDC Web Page: Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition ASTHO Blog Article: Enhancing Dialysis Safety – Voices from the Making Dialysis Safer Coalition
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| 28 Mar 2024 | 631: Inspired by Public Health, TFAH Reports on Readiness | 00:04:56 | |
Dr. Karen Smith, Former Director of the California Department of Public Health, tells us about the early days of her career; Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, details the Ready or Not Report which gets specific about areas that need improvement; Dr. Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information and Data Strategy Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, reflects on this year’s takeaways from the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference; and ASTHO is hosting a program for immersive leadership development in April. ASTHO Webinar: Leadership Accelerator – Fast-Track Your Skills with ELM - Cohort 1
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| 15 Sep 2023 | 504: Creative Vaccine Events, Congress Faces Two September Deadlines | 00:06:20 | |
Dr. Armando De Alba Rosales, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shares creative strategies to boost vaccine uptake among hispanic communities; a CDC campaign aims to boost vaccination rates and raise awareness among rural communities; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, shares insights on Congress’s return to session; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletter.
ASTHO Webpage: New ASTHO Program Aims to Increase Equity in Adult Immunization ASTHO Webpage: Forming Partnerships to Increase Rural Immunization Rates ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Weekly email newsletters
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| 23 May 2022 | 184: Advice for PH Officials | 00:09:29 | |
Dr. Lisa Piercey, Tennessee’s Health Commissioner, reflects on her time in office as she prepares to leave her position at the end of this week; Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health, says her department created programs to address vaccine access and hesitancy by listening to community feedback; and ASTHO’s Dr. Kim Wyche Etheridge and Wisconsin State Health Officer Paula Tran talk about health equity in a video conversation now online. | |||
| 03 May 2022 | 170: Hepatitis Alert | 00:06:21 | |
Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, discusses how states and territories are on alert for cases of hepatitis and adenovirus in children; Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas’ Secretary of Health, is worried about increasing cases of tuberculosis, especially among children; ASTHO has a new blog article on state responses to the growing problem of tick-borne diseases; and ASTHO invites public health officials to attend a webinar featuring a simulation planning tool that helps agencies simulate vaccination, triage and screening during public health emergencies. ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health Confronts the Tick ASTHO Webinar Registration: Public Health Preparedness - POD SimPLER | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | 634: Lead Initiatives Benefit Colorado Kids, PH Infrastructure Gets Boost | 00:05:42 | |
Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and an ASTHO Member, tells us healthy neighborhoods are the focus on day two of National Public Health Week; Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota State Health Officer and an ASTHO Member, says a new ASTHO policy statement on public health infrastructure recommends sustained investments and the adoption of public health standards; and ASTHO has created resources to aid health agencies in communities affected by mass firearm violence. ASTHO Webpage: Environmental Health – Reducing Chemical Exposure and Supporting Food Safety ASTHO Report: Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance for Lead Testing in Water National Public Health Week Webpage National Public Health Week Webpage: Healthy Neighborhoods ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Infrastructure Policy Statement ASTHO Webpage: Health Agencies Can Support Communities Suffering Mass Firearm Violence
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| 27 Jun 2023 | 449: PH’s Data Challenge, Scholarly Advice | 00:08:41 | |
William Kassler, Chief Medical Officer for Palantir Technologies, calls for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to understanding health data; Krystle White, Manager of Health Equity Outcomes for the Gaston County Government in North Carolina, says the future of public health is in ASTHO’s Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program; Amy Rubis, Epidemiologist for the CDC Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch, explains a CDC report that found an increase in Meningococcal disease among persons with HIV; and ASTHO has a new blog post on achieving better health equity metrics.
CDC Report: Notes from the Field: Increase in Meningococcal Disease Among Persons with HIV ASTHO Webpage: What Needs to Change to Achieve Better Health Equity Metrics
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| 26 Jul 2023 | 468: Pandemic Preps, New Ways to Think About Public Health | 00:04:28 | |
Dr. Thomas Dobbs, ASTHO Alum and Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, says growth is needed in public health to be prepared for the next pandemic; Raymond Neal, Project Director at Human Impact Partners, says health equity strategies need to become standard process; ASTHO has a toolkit to help agencies better prepare for power outages that impact life support users; and ASTHO is hiring multiple positions.
ASTHO Webpage: Introducing New Approaches to Enhance Power Outage Support for Life Support Users ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO
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| 08 Nov 2021 | 63: Build Back Better Funds PH | 00:06:34 | |
Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Government Affairs, says the latest version of the Build Back Better Act includes billions for public health projects; Richa Ranade, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Overdose Prevention, explains the new HHS overdose prevention strategy; ASTHO publishes a new brief that provides an overview of policies states and territories have enacted to increase housing opportunities for people who are homeless, battling substance use disorder, or dealing with mental illness; and Clare Coleman, President and CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, shares a “thankful” note with listeners. ASTHO Legislative Alert: Congressional Democrats Release Build Back Better Act Text HHS News Release: HHS Secretary Becerra Announces New Overdose Prevention Strategy ASTHO Brief: Preventing Overdose and Suicide Through Housing Reform | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | 544: New ASTHO Resource Center, How to Build External Trust | 00:05:14 | |
Brian Lentes, ASTHO Senior Director of Public Health Infrastructure, discusses the supports offered by the ASTHO STAR Center; Stephen Covey, a well-known author, says leaders first need to build trust within the public health agency before expanding outside the organization; ASTHO has resources on leveraging public health funding initiatives to support housing and food access; and Public Health Thank You Day is November 20th. ASTHO Webpage: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Housing and Food Insecurity American Public Health Association Webpage: Public Health Thank You Day
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| 10 Mar 2022 | 135: Women in Public Health | 00:05:42 | |
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, reflects on International Women’s Day celebrated this week; Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine is part of a panel discussion later today to mark Women’s History Month; and Brian Lentes, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Public Health Infrastructure, says infrastructure is defined many ways and can include the administrative and financial capabilities of an organization. HHS Channel 1 Live Streaming: Conversation with HHS Women Leaders to Celebrate Women’s History ASTHO Resource: Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | 534: Alliance to Solve Substance Use, Advice to Prevent Falls | 00:04:27 | |
Dr. Cathy Slemp, Former State Health Officer for the WV Department of Health and Human Resources and now Co-Chair of the West Virginia Hope in Action Alliance, says the alliance is a group that builds collaborations focused on substance use concerns in the state; Amy Schlotthauer, an ASTHO consultant, helped author a new ASTHO guide to help agencies expand their falls prevention work; an ASTHO report examines the Medicaid safety net and the impact of Section demonstration 1115 waivers; and an ASTHO primer focuses on he health impacts of lead in drinking water. Hope in Action Alliance Webpage ASTHO Report: Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance for Lead Testing in Water
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| 22 Jun 2022 | 204: Smart Approaches to Brain Health | 00:05:12 | |
Dr. Jewel Mullen, Associate Dean for Health Equity in the Office of Health Equity at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, offers her assessment of the work that still needs to be done to address Alzheimer’s and related concerns; Dr. Stephen Flores, who leads the vaccine confidence and demand work within the Immunization Services Division of the National Center of Immunization and Respiratory Disease with the CDC, explains how to drive organizational and community change; a new ASTHO blog article explains how several states are using paid family and medical leave policies as tools to reduce disparities; and an ASTHO brief examines certification for community health workers as a way to encourage more people to enter the field. Alzheimer’s Association Webpage: Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month ASTHO Blog Post: As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies ASTHO Brief: State Approaches to Community Health Worker Certification | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | 273: Classroom Mental Health | 00:05:23 | |
Dr. Sharon Hoover, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health, describes how students are wrestling with mental health challenges; Stephen Massey, Director of the Health Action Alliance, discusses a playbook to guide businesses looking to get ready for the next public health emergency; and ASTHO has gathered examples of policies members have developed to promote emergency preparedness work. Health Action Alliance Webpage Pandemic Preparedness Plan Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | 295: Island Policy Working Group | 00:04:59 | |
Karl Ensign, ASTHO’s Vice President for Territorial Support, discusses the idea behind the Island Areas Workgroup, which is celebrating one year of connecting territories, freely associated states, and federal partners; ASTHO is making the case to include island areas in federal public health data sets; Dr. David Goodman, Team Lead for the Maternal Mortality Prevention Program at the CDC, responds to a new CDC report that says more than 84 percent of pregnancy-related deaths that occurred between 2017 and 2019 were preventable; and Public Health Thank You Day is Monday, November 21st. ASTHO Webpage: Territories and Freely Associated States ASTHO Report: Including Island Areas in Federal Public Health Datasets | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | 798: Public Health Thank You Day | 00:04:43 | |
Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and State Health Officer of the Alabama Department of Public Health and Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, share their thoughts on Public Health Thank You Day; and Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, delivers a message for Public Health Thank You Day. ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health Thank You Day American Public Health Association Web Page: Public Health Thank You Day
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| 10 Aug 2021 | 1: Vaccine Misinformation | 00:06:28 | |
Dr. Nirav Shah discusses vaccine misinformation. Interim COVID-19 Vaccination Verification and Requirements Policy Statement | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | 763: Reframing National Preparedness Month, ASTHO Management Vendor Showcase | 00:04:25 | |
Dr. John Anderton, Associate Director for Communication Science at the CDC's Office of Readiness and Response, tells us how the CDC has changed their approach to National Preparedness Month; Brian Lentes, Senior Director for Public Health Infrastructure at ASTHO, discusses ASTHO’s upcoming Virtual Performance Management Vendor Showcase; and you can now apply for ASTHO’s latest cohort of the Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. CDC Web Page: National Preparedness Month 2024 ASTHO Web Page: Vendor Showcase – Performance Management Systems ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: DELPH Applications
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| 11 Apr 2022 | 154: Climate Health – Public Health Week | 00:07:27 | |
Dr. John Balbus, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the connection between weather and population health as part of our celebration of National Public Health Week; ASTHO’s Caroline Brazeel says work starts today on the 2022 Profile of State and Territorial Public Health; ASTHO publishes a new blog article offering an update on federal and state guidelines for delivery of behavioral health via telehealth technology; and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris discusses the future of telehealth on a new episode of the Public Health Review podcast now online. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Toolkit: Extreme Weather and Climate Readiness ASTHO Blog Article: Joining Forces to Advance Resiliency to Complex Disasters ASTHO Blog Article: United for One Health ASTHO Profile of State and Territorial Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: State, Federal Policies Increase Virtual Access to Behavioral Health Care ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: Public Health’s Role in Telehealth | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | 319: Mpox Readiness | 00:05:45 | |
Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, explains how the agency’s Mpox response benefitted from its COVID-19 experience; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, says vaccination rates in Alaska are better in Alaskan Native communities than they are in the rest of the state; ASTHO is working with the National Community Action Partnership and five agencies in the Partnering for Vaccine Equity project; and learn how to align the goals of your public health and state Medicaid agencies in a new webinar planned for Tuesday, December 13th. SFGATE News Article: How fighting COVID prepared CT health officials for monkeypox ASTHO Blog Article: Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines ASTHO Webpage: Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | 598: CDC’s Hepatitis C Strategy, Wastewater Testing Debate | 00:04:31 | |
Dr. Carolyn Wester, Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis at the CDC, says the CDC has a plan to increase access to the diagnosis and treatment resources for Hepatitis C; Tim Henderson, a Reporter for Stateline, explains how wastewater testing was considered a reliable way to track community outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic; ASTHO has designed a toolkit showing agencies how to leverage the Healthy People 2030 process to build non-traditional partnerships; and an ASTHO report discusses how Pennsylvania agencies work together on environmental justice issues. CDC Webpage: Hepatitis C Surveillance 2021 HHS Webpage: Launching a National Hepatitis C Elimination Program in the United States CDC Webpage: Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis C Virus Infection CDC Webpage: Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for Health Professionals CDC Webpage: Professional Resources ASTHO Toolkit: Leveraging Healthy People 2030 to Build Non-Traditional Multisector Partnerships | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | 324: Vaccine Anniversary | 00:05:31 | |
Brent Ewig, ASTHO Chief Policy and Government Relations Officer, marks the second anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines this week; Jamie Pina, ASTHO Vice President of Public Health Data Modernization, says states and territories are taking action to improve public health data; and The Change Management Series is the latest eLearning opportunity from ASTHO. ASTHO Webpage: 2023 Legislative Prospectus Series | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | 374: New COVID-19 Dashboard, Biden’s Proposed Budget | 00:07:24 | |
Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, works through the numbers of President Biden’s proposed budget to evaluate the impact on public health funding and programs in this week’s 'View from Washington D.C.' report; and leaders from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services explain the goal behind the agency’s interactive online COVID-19 funding dashboard. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Webpage: COVID-19 Funding Dashboard | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | 202: Equity on Juneteenth | 00:03:32 | |
Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, and Dr. Arthur James, a retired OB/GYN and pediatrician, examine the steps required to achieve health equity in a webinar to recognize this weekend’s Juneteenth holiday. ASTHO Webpage: Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health Resources | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | 166: PH Workforce Opportunities | 00:07:43 | |
Dr. Leslie Dauphin from the CDC discusses the nation’s public health workforce and the way forward; Emi Chutaro, Executive Director of the Pacific Island Health Officers Association, offers details of a new study to better understand how to address non-communicable diseases in island jurisdictions; and the first ever conference on public health and dementia caregiving is set for June 14th and 15th in Minneapolis. CDC Webpage: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems PIHOA Study: PCDC/PIHOA Regional NCD Response Evaluation Conference Registration: The Public Health Opportunities and Challenges of Dementia Caregiving | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | 593: Authority Streamlines FDA Food Code Changes, Congress Works to Meet Spending Deadlines | 00:06:45 | |
Dr. Daniel Edney, ASTHO Member and State Health Officer of the Mississippi State Department of Health, says his state’s legal ability to review and implement FDA food code changes is better for everyone involved; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, tells us Congress might have an answer for agencies waiting to hear if new federal spending deadlines will be met; an ASTHO Blog article outlines a framework to better promote wellness among team members in health agencies; and ASTHO in collaboration with the CDC Foundation and the Michigan Public Health Institute are hosting a webinar with health equity as the focus on February 21. | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | 94: ProPublica’s Syphilis Investigation – Part 1 | 00:08:30 | |
Caroline Chen, a journalist for the non-profit news organization ProPublica, reports on public health’s work to combat a rising number of syphilis cases in the nation; ASTHO offers a new blog article with ideas and guidance for public health planners looking to do more for people living with disabilities during times of crisis; and the CDC prepares to accept applications for its two-year, paid Public Health Associate Program. ProPublica Website: Babies Are Dying of Syphilis. It’s 100% Preventable. ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – When Disaster Strikes for People Living with Disabilities | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | 693: Lit Scan Examines Workforce Diversity, Vaccination Barriers Impact People with Disabilities | 00:04:40 | |
Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, discusses a scan of literature focused on diversity to encourage people to consider work in public health; Nassira Nicola, Deputy Director for Access and Inclusion in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement, reflects on a study by ASTHO and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities that focuses on how people living with disabilities interacted with mass vaccination centers; and a report from ASTHO examines the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. National Hispanic Health Foundation Webpage
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| 14 Jun 2023 | 441: Learning to Advocate, Responsible Data Use | 00:07:51 | |
Dr. Susan Polan, Associate Executive Director for Public Affairs and Advocacy with the American Public Health Association, says the Policy Action Institute meeting will help public health officials address challenges; Dr. Brannon Traxler, Director of Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, reflects on the need for modernizing public health data systems; an ASTHO webinar series addresses youth mental health; and Public Health Review: Morning Edition earned a Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation Trophy from the Public Relations Society of America.
Policy Action Institute: Registration ASTHO Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
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| 15 Jun 2023 | 442: Telling Public Health Stories, RSV Vaccine Reaction | 00:08:39 | |
Dr. Edward Ehlinger, former chair of the HHS Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality, says public health needs to look beyond numbers to best serve American Indian and Alaska Native mothers and their babies; Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, explains why it’s important to have an RSV vaccine available to pregnant women; Alice Schenall, Director of Cross-Sector Leadership and Facilitation for ASTHO, outlines an ASTHO blog on the Boundary Spanning Leadership Workshops; and ASTHO hosts a panel discussion on phasing out commercial tobacco products.
ASTHO Webpage: Boundary Spanning Leadership Workshops ASTHO Panel Discussion: Building State Readiness for the Tobacco Endgame
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| 28 Jul 2022 | 229: Heat Waves Require New Thinking | 00:04:47 | |
Dr. Evan Mallen, an ORISE Fellow with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says cities and states need to adapt plans and programs to changes in climate that impact public health; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer at the Louisiana Department of Health, says Louisiana’s Perinatal Quality Collaborative is having early success helping pregnant and postpartum people who struggle with opioid use; ASTHO leaders write in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice about steps public health teams could take to get ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in the fall; and ASTHO publishes a blog article outlining strategies to address caregiver stress that can reduce the possibility of negative parenting and adverse childhood experiences. CDC Webpage: CDC's Climate and Health Program
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| 08 Feb 2024 | 597: Childcare Stress Impacts Maternal Health, Palau Tackles Heart Disease and Stroke | 00:04:48 | |
Dr. Molly Dickens, Founder and Director of the Maternal Stress Project, discusses the ways maternal health is impacted by stress linked to childcare; Edolem Ikerdeu, Chief for the Division of Primary and Preventive Health Services at the Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services, says they are rethinking their approach to community screening clinics for heart disease and stroke; an ASTHO Blog Article details the groundbreaking work Palau has done to develop a series of health equity indicators; and an ASTHO blog article explains that achieving health equity in retail food safety programs depends on a number of factors. New York Times Opinion Article: What the Child Care Crisis Does to Parents American Heart Association Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Lessons Learned from Palau's Journey to Develop Health Equity Indicators ASTHO Brief: Incorporating Health Equity Into Retail Food Safety | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | 795: Psychology Diversity, Rulemaking Improvements | 00:04:51 | |
Dr. Charmain Jackman, Licensed Psychologist and Founder and CEO of InnoPsych, tells us how InnoPsych plans to diversify the psychology workforce; Tami Thompson, Regulatory Affairs Manager at the Washington State Department of Health, discusses how Washington is prioritizing health equity in their rulemaking processes; the Public Health Infrastructure Grant has its own newsletter; and ASTHO is hiring several positions. CNN News Article: Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry ASTHO Report: Equitable Rulemaking in Washington State ASTHO Web Page: Careers At ASTHO
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| 11 Sep 2023 | 500: Xylazine Plan, Diverse Executives Address Equity | 00:05:17 | |
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of National Drug Control Policy at the White House, outlines the federal government’s response to the threat of Xylazine; the 2024 Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health (DELPH) Program is accepting applications for professional development; a new ASTHO blog article explains how data modernization intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the Morning Edition celebrates its 500th episode.
ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Officials Stand Ready to Implement White House Xylazine Response Plan ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health Application ASTHO Webpage: The Search for Good Data to Support Health Equity in Public Health
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| 03 Nov 2022 | 297: Virus Triple Threat | 00:04:55 | |
Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, discusses concerns with RSV infections and the triple threat that comes with treating those cases at the same time people are getting sick with the flu and COVID-19; Dr. Mark Starr, Deputy Director of Environmental Health for the California Department of Public Health, tells us about One Health Day; and Monday, November 21st is Public Health Thank You Day. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | 694: New Data Sources Inform Tobacco Prevention Work, Caring for PH Workers During Disasters | 00:04:43 | |
Eli Kern, Senior Epidemiologist at Public Health Seattle and King County, says public health teams in Washington are finding new ways to identify tobacco prevention challenges and opportunities; Tiffany Meche, Director of the Bureau of Sanitary Services within the Office of Public Health under the Louisiana Department of Health, tells us employees should also be considered during preparations for natural disasters; the CDC is warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections in the U.S.; an ASTHO webinar will discuss innovation in public health systems; and an article from ASTHO and the CDC explores current health equity science and opportunities in state and local health departments. ASTHO Report: Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report ASTHO Webinar: Lessons with the State of Washington on Medicaid Data and Tobacco Use ASTHO Blog Article: Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season CDC Webpage: Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Innovating in Public Health Systems ASTHO Brief: Advancing Health Equity Science Implementation in Health Departments
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| 25 Apr 2024 | 651: Building Non-Traditional Partnerships, Health Equity Alliance | 00:04:40 | |
Corinne Gillenwater, ASTHO Chronic Disease and Health Improvement Analyst, talks about an ASTHO toolkit that uses the Healthy People 2030 framework to help build partnerships; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, says today’s Avian Flu Symposium is all about preparing; Tamira M. Moon, ASTHO Director of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, tells us about the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance; and an ASTHO webinar will discuss workforce challenges and opportunities as part of their Disease Forecasting Learning Series. ASTHO Webpage: Leveraging Healthy People 2030 to Build Non-Traditional Multisector Partnerships ASTHO Webpage: Building Non-Traditional Public Health Multisector Partnerships ASTHO Webinar: HPAI Scientific Symposium ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Announces Alliance Designed to Weave Health Equity into Emergency Response ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series
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| 28 Aug 2023 | 491: CDC Rural Health, Childhood Mental Health | 00:04:56 | |
Diane Hall, Director of the CDC Office of Rural Health, outlines the office's priorities; Claire Rudolph, ASTHO Consultant and Assistant Director of the New York State Department of Health’s Child Health Bureau, discusses how childhood experiences affect society; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, is quoted in a Governing.com article about misinformation; and ASTHO is hosting a webinar on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. ASTHO Brief: Supporting Positive Mental Health in Early Childhood Governing.com News Article: Public Health Enters the Era of Infodemiology ASTHO Webinar: Engaging Adolescents in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care and Education
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| 22 May 2024 | 670: ASTHO Profile Workforce Takeaways, Viral Hepatitis Goals | 00:04:39 | |
Dr. JP Leider, Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, tells us what the ASTHO Profile reveals about the public health workforce; Dr. Carolyn Wester, Director of the CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis, talks about national viral hepatitis elimination goals; and an ASTHO webinar will help you communicate more effectively through an equity lens.
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| 29 Jan 2025 | 832: PH Workforce Development; PH Well-Being | 00:04:31 | |
Jeff Stover, Chief of Staff at the Virginia Department of Health, details the successful VDH Internship Academy made possible by the Public Health Infrastructure (PHIG) Grant; Kristina Herrera, of the Tuolumne County Department of Public Health in California, discusses a popular ASTHO blog she authored with two other members of the DELPH program on practical strategies to boost well-being in the public health workforce; and an ASTHO Legislative Prospectus reports the trends in state legislatures across the country on public health and healthcare workforce bolstering. Virginia Department of Health Web Page: VDH Internship Academy ASTHO Blog Article: Prioritizing Well-Being in the Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO’s Most Popular Resources of 2024 ASTHO Web Page: Strengthening the Public Health and Healthcare Workforce | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | 573: Disability Definition Coming Soon, Federal Priorities Outlined | 00:04:11 | |
Annie Evans, ASTHO Director of Preparedness and Disability Integration, tells us ASTHO is working to create a definition of disability to be used in the ESSENCE program; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, says legislative priorities are organized into three categories; ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser helped write and edit a book that outlines skills that could be helpful to public health professionals; and an ASTHO report outlines new approaches to public health challenges in rural areas. ASTHO Brief: Better Defining Disability Will Make Data More Inclusive and Usable ASTHO Brief: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda ASTHO Webpage: Building Strategic Skills for Better Health: A Primer for Public Health Professionals ASTHO Report: Supporting Resilience in Rural Areas Through Cross-Sector Partnerships
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| 11 Jun 2024 | 683: RSV Season Preps Underway, Tips to Build PH Trust | 00:05:02 | |
Dr. Michelle Fiscus, Chief Medical Officer at the Association of Immunization Managers, discusses numbers released in March that show the RSV immunization for infants is 90 percent effective; Dr. Tom Frieden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve to Save Lives, says public health needs to take three steps to rebuild trust in communities; Darrah Dunlap, Food Protection Program Manager at the Illinois Department of Public Health, tells us about a cottage food guide to help people in business and local health departments in Illinois; and Puerto Rico has an online dashboard to identify and address health equity concerns in their jurisdiction. CDC Webpage: CDC study shows effectiveness of RSV immunization for infants
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| 07 Mar 2024 | 616: Social Media Epidemic, States Act to Address Youth Eating Disorders | 00:04:05 | |
Dr. Matthew Biel, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical Center, tells us social media is not necessarily a good part of childhood; Lexa Giragosian, ASTHO Senior Analyst for the Maternal and Newborn Health Team, says one concern linked to social media use is eating disorders among young people; and Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health’s Division of Public Health, headlines a series of four events aimed at learning the basics of disease forecasting. ASTHO Blog Article: Reducing the Impact of Eating Disorders on Adolescent Girls | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | 241: Monkeypox Vaccine Strategy | 00:04:42 | |
Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses the plan to stretch monkeypox vaccine supplies by giving smaller doses; Arjun Srinivasan, Associate Director for Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Programs with the CDC, explains a CDC special report that says cases of antimicrobial resistant infections are rising again and COVID-19 is getting the blame; and Denise Octavia-Smith, Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers, tells us community health workers are diverse and proven members of the public health workforce. CDC Webpage: COVID-19 Reverses Progress in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S. CDC Webpage: 2022 SPECIAL REPORT – COVID-19 U.S. Impact on Antimicrobial Resistance ASTHO Blog Article: A Grassroots Leader’s Vision for the Future Community Health Workforce | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | 726: Updated Policy Statements, CHW Investments | 00:04:55 | |
Dr. Mark Levine, ASTHO Member and Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont, recaps some recent updates to a few ASTHO policy statements; Sherri Ohly, Co-Director of the Envision Equity CHW Training and Technical Assistance Center, says Community Health Workers are critical to public health; an ASTHO report inspects the link between substance use, incarceration, and death; and an ASTHO blog article examines how your workplace can improve the retention of employees by enhancing connection. ASTHO Blog Article: Federal Nutrition Program’s Fate Lies in 2024 Farm Bill ASTHO Policy Statement: Improving Birth Outcomes Policy Statement ASTHO Policy Statement: Commercial Tobacco and Nicotine Use Prevention Policy Statement ASTHO Policy Statement: State Home Visiting Programs Policy Statement ASTHO Webpage: Policy Statements ASTHO Blog Article: Enhancing Connection at Work Can Improve Retention
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| 01 Sep 2022 | 254: Addressing Monkeypox Inequities | 00:04:31 | |
Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina State Health Officer and Assistant Secretary for Public Health, discusses disparities in the Monkeypox response; Meredith Alexander, Senior Analyst for Performance Excellence, explains how the Senior Leader Reserve Corps can assist ASTHO members looking for extra help with a project; and ASTHO’s new Speakers Bureau is ready to help you find an expert for your next event. | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | 773: Fusion Centers Assist Public Health, DELPH Endorsement | 00:03:58 | |
David Moffitt, Captain with the Phoenix Fire Department Homeland Defense Bureau and Public Health Program Manager and Threat Liaison Officer, tells us how Fusion Centers are integrating with public health; Keon Lewis, Health Equity Consultant for C4 Innovations, tells us why DELPH was so valuable to him; and the CDC has issued a health alert network advisory about a supply interruption to certain dialysis and IV solutions due to Hurricane Helene. Homeland Security Web Page: Fusion Centers ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: DELPH Applications
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| 13 Sep 2023 | 502: Rural Health Plan, Age-Friendly Public Health Systems | 00:05:07 | |
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, explains the work the Tennessee Rural Health Care Task Force sets out to do; Dr. Karon Phillips, Policy Development Manager at Trust for America's Health; shares a funding initiative focused on creating age-friendly public health systems; Avia Mason, ASTHO Vice President of Leadership and Learning, says ASTHO is working on a new leadership training program; ASTHO is hiring multiple positions; and sign up for ASTHO’s Legislative Alert emails.
Tennessee Department of Health: Tennessee Rural Health Care Task Force Releases Recommendations Trust for America’s Health: Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Trust for America’s Health: Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast Public Health Review: Cutting-Edge Program Boosts Public Health Leadership Skills ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO
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| 07 Feb 2022 | 113: PH Workforce Recovery | 00:06:18 | |
Joanne Pearsol, ASTHO’s Director of Workforce Development, explains how states and territories are working to help a weary public health workforce survive the pandemic; and we share details about the 11th annual African American Conference on Disabilities happening now through February 17th. ASTHO Health Policy Prospectus: COVID-19 Pandemic Further Strains Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Policy Watch – Public Health Workforce ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022 Registration Link: 11th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities | |||