Explore every episode of the podcast Public Health Review Morning Edition
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| 788: Honoring Veterans in Public Health, Public Health Planning Learning Community | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:04:24 | |
Dr. Kenneth Fink, Director of the Hawaii Department of Health, an ASTHO Member and a retired Air Force Colonel, tells us how the military prepared him for his role in public health; Sara Bell, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Public Health Systems and Planning, tells us about a recent ASTHO learning community series focused on public health planning; and ASTHO is sharing best practices for environmental agency resiliency planning. State of Hawaii Web Page: Director of Health ASTHO Blog Article: Balancing Structure and Flexibility for Effective Public Health Planning ASTHO Report: State Resiliency Planning Considerations
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| 787: Racism Affects Youth, Epidemiology Assessment Bears Mixed Results | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:04:27 | |
Dr. James Huynh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses what the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey says about racism; Sarah Auer, Program Analyst for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, outlines the findings from CSTE’s Epidemiology Capacity Assessment; ASTHO would like to give a warm welcome to Dr. Stacey Bank as the newest ASTHO member; and an ASTHO blog article details how Minnesota uses the Public Health Infrastructure Grant to streamline public health funding and technical assistance. ASTHO Blog Article: How Massachusetts Streamlines Data Sharing to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness
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| 778: TFAH Blueprint Report Outlines Six Priorities, Upgrade Your Department’s PMS | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:04:03 | |
Dr. Tekisha Everette, Executive Vice President at Trust For America’s Health, outlines the six priorities of the new Trust For America’s Health Blueprint Report; Andrea Schon, National Account Manager for VMSG Dashboard, previews ASTHO’s upcoming performance management system vendor showcase; and ASTHO’s HAI roadmap will help you understand Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance programs. ASTHO Web Page: Vendor Showcase – Performance Management Systems
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| 688: Telehealth Needs Assessment, Executive Training in Action | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:03:40 | |
Suleima Salgado, an ASTHO Telehealth Consultant, shares details of a new needs assessment focused on telehealth; Dr. Fredrick Echols, CEO and Founder of Population Health and Social Justice Consulting LLC and a DELPH Graduate, tells us how DELPH graduates use their newly acquired skills to impact work in agencies across the states and territories; and an ASTHO resource provides ideas to build additional capacity to address adverse childhood experiences. ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Telehealth Needs Assessment ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Leadership Development ASTHO Webpage: Actions to Build Capacity for ACEs Prevention
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| 687: Island Area Agencies Make Time to Plan, PH Leaders Wanted | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:04:41 | |
Megan Drake-Pereyra, ASTHO Advisor for Public Health Infrastructure, says island area agencies are looking to update plans and processes following the pandemic; Arthur U. San Agustin, Special Assistant to the Office of the Governor, tells us Leaders in Guam have spent a lot of time working to improve the way they manage small purchase procurement; the CDC has issued a health advisory regarding a federal health care fraud indictment against a telehealth company that provides ADHD treatment; and the ASTHO Leadership Institute is building a new cohort of senior public health leaders interested in strategic professional development. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Leadership Institute
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| 686: Community Tobacco Control Strategies, Health Equity Science | 14 Jun 2024 | 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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| 685: Washington State University Disability Data, FSM Improving Healthcare Access | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:04:54 | |
Dr. Liz Wood, Scholarly Assistant Professor at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University, discusses her grant-winning research on disability data; Julia Von Alexander, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Island Support, says leaders with the Federated States of Micronesia are working to improve healthcare access for remote island populations; Veronica Halloway, Executive Director for the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health, reflects on National Minority Health Month; and Trust for America’s Health has announced that ASTHO has earned an Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition. ASTHO Blog Article: Improving Access to Healthcare in the Pacific: Q&A with Patrick Abraham
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| 684: Epidemiology Competencies Toolkit, Advancing Vaccine Equity | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:05:07 | |
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, tells us about the Applied Epidemiology Competencies toolkit; Lillie Seels, Director of Practice Transformation at the National Community Action Partnership, says ASTHO’s vaccine equity toolkit was developed using real-world experience; Jon Junior Calvo, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Governor of Guam, discusses why ASTHO’s business process improvement approach has been time well spent; and an ASTHO webinar will focus on state communication campaigns to combat the syphilis epidemic. Applied Epidemiology Competencies Toolkit ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Helping Agencies and Providers Advance Vaccine Equity ASTHO Webinar: Combatting the Rise of Syphilis Through State Communication Campaigns
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| 683: RSV Season Preps Underway, Tips to Build PH Trust | 11 Jun 2024 | 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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| 682: PH Trust in Three Steps, Mobile Clinics Roll in SD | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:04:02 | |
Dr. Tom Frieden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve to Save Lives, shares three steps he says are needed to rebuild trust in public health; Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health for the South Dakota Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, discusses how their states’ mobile clinics aim to bring health services to where people are; and a new ASTHO report outlines suicide prevention resources for agencies.
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| 681: Utah State Disability Research, Maternal Implicit Bias Training | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:04:06 | |
Dr. Audrey Juhasz, Researcher at the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice at Utah State University, discusses findings from their disability data analysis research; Nada Hassanein, Health Inequities Reporter at Stateline, talks about her article which details research from UC San Francisco dealing with maternal implicit bias training; and ASTHO’s PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help protect and support your teams. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees Chronic Health Conditions Among People with Disabilities Living in the Mountain West ASTHO PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center
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| 680: SC Overdose Dashboard, Disability Data Analysis Grants | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:04:33 | |
Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, talks about a dashboard for state-wide overdose data; Chevelle Glymph, Senior Director of Public Health at the Association for University Centers of Disabilities, discusses grant funding that focuses on disability data analysis; an ASTHO brief emphasizes the need for specialized care for high-risk pregnant persons and infants; and Dr. Jerome Larkin is the new Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Brief: Enhancing Consumer Awareness Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care
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| 679: Community Health Workers Need Sustained Funding, Pediatricians Feel Ill-Equipped to Help Teens Struggling with Addiction | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:04:06 | |
Denise Octavia Smith, Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers, discusses the need for sustained funding for Community Health Workers; and Dr. Scott Hadland, Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Mass General for Children, discusses a survey that reveals most pediatricians don’t feel equipped to help teenage patients struggling with drug addiction. National Association of Community Health Workers Webpage KFF Health News Article: More Kids Are Dying of Drug Overdoses. Could Pediatricians Do More to Help?
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| 777: Harris Embraces ASTHO Presidency, Boom-Bust Public Health Funding | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:04:30 | |
Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and now ASTHO President, previews the upcoming year in his new role; Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Correspondent for KFF Health News, discusses her article about public health budget cuts; the deadline to apply for ASTHO’s next Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health cohort is quickly approaching; and the Public Health Infrastructure Grant has its own newsletter. KFF Health News Article: Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: DELPH Applications ASTHO Webinar: Elevating Tools and Resources for Transforming Performance Management
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| 678: HEALing Communities Study, Heat Impacts on EMS | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:04:49 | |
Monika Salvage, Project Director for Cayuga County in New York, explains their participation in the HEALing Communities Study; Dr. Hao Yu, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, conducted a national study on the effect of record heat on EMS; and ASTHO has a new resource to help health agencies address suicide. HEALing Communities Study Webpage NIH HEALing Communities Initiative County-Level Disparities in Heat-Related Emergencies Study ASTHO Webpage: Suicide Indicator Tool
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| 677: Website Accessibility Rule, Tick-Borne Disease Awareness | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:04:55 | |
Chris Teale, a journalist with Route Fifty, discusses a federal rule that requires websites to adopt standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act; Courtney Youngbar, ASTHO Director of Environmental Health, tells us about the concern over a tick-borne disease called Alpha-Gal Syndrome; an ASTHO brief explains how agencies can help pregnant people and infants find the specialized care they need; and an ASTHO framework outlines public health's role in mental health promotion and suicide prevention. Route Fifty News Article: Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities ASTHO Blog Article: What Health Officials Should Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome ASTHO Brief: Implementing Levels of Maternal Care Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Report: Public Health's Role in Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention
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| 676: How Tobacco Cultivates Young Customers, Opioid Crisis Solutions | 31 May 2024 | 00:03:44 | |
Ellen Cartmell, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Manager at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, updates us on her state’s tobacco situation for World No Tobacco Day; an ASTHO blog article outlines how your jurisdiction might leverage its JUUL settlement funds to promote public health; and Dr. Timothy Hunt, Research Scientist at Columbia University, discusses the Healing Communities Study which aims to provide possible solutions to the opioid crisis. ASTHO Blog Article: How States Can Leverage JUUL Settlement Funds to Promote Public Health | |||
| 675: Latest Tobacco Concerns, Overdose Data Brings Mixed Results | 30 May 2024 | 00:04:41 | |
John Bowman, Executive Vice President for U.S. Tobacco Programs at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, sounds the alarm about the tobacco industry’s relentless drive to encourage young people to use their products; Kayley Humm, ASTHO Senior Analyst on the Overdose Prevention Team, says there is some encouraging news about the rate of overdose deaths; ASTHO continues its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and learn how to promote healthy aging as a public health priority in an ASTHO learning module now online. ASTHO Legislative Prospectus: Tobacco and Nicotine Products – The Unwavering Public Health Crisis CDC Webpage: Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts ASTHO Webpage: Integrating Healthy Aging into Public Health
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| 674: Reporting on Avian Flu, Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar | 29 May 2024 | 00:04:39 | |
Helen Branswell, Senior Writer on Infectious Diseases and Global Health at STAT, reflects on her early coverage of the avian flu virus impacting mostly dairy cows across the country; Betsy Mayotte, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, discusses an upcoming webinar on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; ASTHO continues its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with reflections from public health leaders in the island areas; and an ASTHO blog article outlines how public health agencies are preparing for another wildfire season.
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| 673: ASTHO Reports New PH Policies, Behavioral Health Urgent Care Centers | 28 May 2024 | 00:04:20 | |
Maggie Davis, ASTHO Director of State Health Policy, updates us on public health policy updates from state legislatures across the country; Cody Kinsley, North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services, says North Carolina will continue to build a network of behavioral health urgent care centers; and Moses E. Pretrick, Assistant Secretary for Health at the FSM Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO's 2024 Legislative Session Update – Part Two ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Session Update – Part One
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| 672: Pacific Islands Embrace PHIG Investments, New Dashboard Calculates Heat Risk | 24 May 2024 | 00:05:25 | |
ASTHO staff, members, and alumni, discuss a recent meeting focused on the implementation of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant program for the island areas; Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont, says his state’s Facing Suicide Vermont website is more than a collection of online links to available resources; Dr. Ari Bernstein, Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the CDC, tells us about a new tool available to help people avoid the dangers of hot weather. ASTHO Webpage: Supporting Mental Health – Addressing a New Public Health Crisis | |||
| 671: Michigan Mental Health Work, Hawaii Wildfires Environmental Impact | 23 May 2024 | 00:05:05 | |
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, tells us how her department is working to improve mental health; Kathleen Ho, Deputy Director for Environmental Health with Hawaii’s State Department of Health, explains her team’s response to the historic wildfires in 2023; and an ASTHO blog article looks at five trends from across state legislatures that you should be aware of. Michigan Webpage: Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Month Webpage Hawaii Department of Health Webpage: Maui Wildfire Response ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Session Update: Part One ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 669
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| 670: ASTHO Profile Workforce Takeaways, Viral Hepatitis Goals | 22 May 2024 | 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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| 669: Lawmakers Consider PH Priorities, Public Health Strategies for Older Adults | 21 May 2024 | 00:03:58 | |
Lillian Colasurdo, ASTHO Director of Public Health Law and Data Sharing, tells us about part one of ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative session update; Dr. Katrina Piercy, Director of the Division of Prevention Science in the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the federal government’s report on physical activity guidelines for older adults; healthy aging is the focus of a new ASTHO resource; and podcasters in the software space says the ASTHO Profile dashboard is one of the best-designed websites they have ever seen. ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Session Update: Part One HHS Webpage: Midcourse Report – Implementation Strategies for Older Adults ASTHO Brief: Public Health Frameworks to Advance Healthy Aging
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| 776: Stack Reflects on ASTHO Presidency, Improving Recruitment and Retention in Public Health | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:03:52 | |
Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health and current ASTHO President, tells us about ASTHO’s upcoming leadership transition; Madison Novosel, North Dakota’s Lead Program Coordinator discusses the program’s new home in the state’s Department of Health and Human Services; an ASTHO blog article explains how the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is making improvements to their hiring practices; and a new ASTHO resource provides strategies for enhancing governmental public health workforce well-being and retention. Scott Harris, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA Biography The North Dakota Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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| 668: NJ Contraception Case Study, Federal Discussions on Aging | 20 May 2024 | 00:04:13 | |
Liz Gipson, Senior Program Officer at the Center for Healthcare Strategies, discusses a case study about New Jersey contraception legislation that ASTHO partnered on; Catherine Jones, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Government Affairs, says the federal government is beginning to have discussions about the rapidly aging U.S. population; and an ASTHO blog article offers several perspectives on how a diverse public health workforce can be beneficial. ASTHO Webpage: Contraception Access Learning Community – Resources New Jersey Webpage: A Study of New Jersey Assembly Bill 4503 ASTHO Blog Article: Federal Discussions on Aging Move Center Stage
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| 667: Pause to Heal Campaign, House Minority Leadership Meeting | 17 May 2024 | 00:07:55 | |
Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, tells us about his state’s “Pause to Heal” campaign; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, discusses a recent meeting she attended where she heard from staff members with the House Minority Leader’s office; the National Coalition of STD Directors and ASTHO will host a webinar on May 22 that will feature a “policy 101” perspective focused on state legislative sessions; and Emma Talkington, ASTHO Senior Analyst on the Environmental Health team, recaps the State Environmental Health Directors meeting.
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| 666: Digital Accessibility, Research Guides Healthy Aging Work | 16 May 2024 | 00:03:42 | |
Derek Olson, Web Content Manager for the Washington State Department of Health, tells us the importance of digital access and inclusion; Emily Lapayowker, Assistant Director of Web at ASTHO, says ASTHO has systems to ensure its online products are accessible; and two ASTHO-authored papers in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice examine the agency role associated with healthy aging. Washington State Department of Health Webpage Global Accessibility Awareness Day Webpage
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| 665: Syphilis Warm Line, Equity Work Recognized | 15 May 2024 | 00:03:41 | |
Dr. Maura Quinlan, Women's Health Medical Advisor for the Illinois Department of Public Health, describes Illinois’ warm line for syphilis and congenital syphilis cases; Patrick Luces, Program Coordinator for the NCD Prevention and Control Program, tells us about an award Guam has won for its work in health equity; an ASTHO webinar will give you the latest information about pharmacist prescribed contraception; and if you’re looking for a career in public health… ASTHO has an interactive map to help you find openings in your state. Illinois Department of Public Health Dear Colleagues Letter | |||
| 664: Pharmacy-Based Birth Control Expands, Maternal Mental Health Policy Ideas | 14 May 2024 | 00:04:34 | |
Dr. Sally Rafie, Founder of Birth Control Pharmacist, says pharmacies are an accessible and private option for those in need of contraceptive care; Joy Burkhard, Executive Director of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, wants to make sure providers who see pregnant people and new parents get the help they need to perform screenings; an ASTHO blog article covers Missouri's response to a maternal health crisis; and disease forecasting is the topic of an ASTHO webinar set for later this week. Birth Control Pharmacist Webpage Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health Webpage ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series
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| 663: Michigan Wildfire Lessons, Empowering Community Health Workers | 13 May 2024 | 00:05:09 | |
Aaron Ferguson, Manager of the Climate and Tracking Unit in the Division of Environmental Health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, tells us what Michigan leadership learned when they dealt with unprecedented air quality in the state; Karla Granado, Senior Operations Manager with the Travis County Hospital District and a DELPH Scholar, says Community Health Workers need to be empowered to advance health equity; ASTHO has a webinar focused on communicating about disease forecasting; and the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is now available. Michigan Health and Human Services Webpage: Your Health and Wildfire Smoke ASTHO Blog Article: Empowering Community Health Workers to Advance Health Equity ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Webpage: 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
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| 662: Doula Care Gains Support, Helping Mothers Heal | 10 May 2024 | 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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| 661: PH Adopts EJ Priorities, Health Forecasts Model Weather Service Approach | 09 May 2024 | 00:04:23 | |
Anil Nair, Director for the Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology within the Department of Health in Pennsylvania, says their state is taking a deeper look at environmental justice; Dr. Dylan George, Director of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics at the Centers for Disease Control, tells us about a forecasting project to help communities anticipate and prepare for outbreaks; and ASTHO has two new members, Heidi Hedberg in Alaska and Dr. Douglas Harrington in Montana. CDC Webpage: Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics | |||
| 660: Retail Food Safety Barriers, Guam Launches Public Health AmeriCorps | 08 May 2024 | 00:04:43 | |
Amber Gibbar, Health Promotion Coordinator for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, says they have been working for years to dismantle communication barriers in retail food safety; Julia Rivera, Program Director for the Public Health AmeriCorps Centralized Call Center in Guam, tells us the benefits of launching the Public Health AmeriCorps program in Guam; ASTHO is hosting a webinar on pharmacist-prescribed contraception; and Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for the Washington State Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, honors Public Service Recognition Week. ASTHO Brief: Evidence-Based Approaches to Promoting Health Equity in Retail Food Safety Washington State Department of Health Webpage: Food Worker Manual AmeriCorps Webpage: Public Health AmeriCorps X Webpage Post: Public Service Recognition Week
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| 659: Break Free From Burnout; Nurse Workforce Diversification | 07 May 2024 | 00:04:39 | |
Omar Khalid, ASTHO Director of Workforce, tells us about the American Nurses Foundation’s upcoming webinar, “Break Free From Burnout”; Maya Goldman, a healthcare reporter for Axios, discusses her article on the nurse workforce; and ASTHO has a policy statement on Healthy Aging and Older Adult Health. Axios News Article: Nursing workforce is becoming more diverse ASTHO Policy Statement: Healthy Aging and Older Adult Health Policy Statement
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| 775: Long COVID Policies, H5N1 Talking Points | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:05:41 | |
Catherine Murphy, Government Affairs Analyst at ASTHO, previews a new blog article that details federal efforts for long COVID; Ewa King, PhD, Chief Program Officer at the Association of Public Health Laboratories, details a new online resource for the latest on H5N1; ASTHO will host an online event on the latest performance management systems to track indicators and outcomes; and in a new ASTHO video, the Oklahoma State Department of Health shares its journey using Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funds to revisit and modernize its communications strategies. ASTHO: Federal Policies Search for Insights and Solutions into Long COVID APHL: 8 Things You Should Know About HPAI A(H5N1) ASTHO: Vendor Showcase: Performance Management Systems ASTHO: Strengthening Public Health Communication: Oklahoma’s Strategy and Lessons Learned
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| 658: Avian Flu Symposium Takeaways, Adolescent Immunization Toolkit | 06 May 2024 | 00:04:46 | |
Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, elaborates on a blog he authored on takeaways from the recent Avian Flu Symposium; Katelyn Wells, Chief Research Evaluation and Development Officer for the Association of Immunization Managers, discusses a toolkit to help with adolescent vaccination numbers; and ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Prospectus series can be a valuable resource for you and your team as it lists the top 10 public health policy trends to watch. Association of Immunization Managers Webpage: Adolescent Immunization Toolkit ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Legislative Prospectus Series
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| 657: Nurses Will Discuss Burnout, Proposed Rules on Menthol and Labs | 03 May 2024 | 00:06:43 | |
Nyuma Harrison, Director of Programs at the American Nurses Foundation, explains a webinar about burnout planned as part of National Nurses Week activities; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director for Government Affairs, and his team are tracking developments on two federal rulemakings that ASTHO members should pay attention to; today is Dr. Anne Zink’s last day as Chief Medical Officer in Alaska; and an ASTHO blog article authored by Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, shares his take on last week’s avian flu symposium. ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts Think Like Zink With Anne Zink
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| 656: Racism A Public Health Threat, Syndemic Approaches | 02 May 2024 | 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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| 655: Social Media Interventions, Center Builds Capacity to Help Older Adults | 01 May 2024 | 00:04:56 | |
Dr. Jessica Schleider, Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, says social media platforms are one of the best ways to reach kids in crisis; Josh Hodges, Chief Customer Officer at the National Council on Aging, explains how older adults will be helped by a new direct care workforce strategy center; and a webinar will offer perspective on several ways to effectively advance STI program needs. STAT News Article: Banning teens from social media won’t help their mental health. Here’s what might ASTHO Webpage: Social and Behavioral Health National Council on Aging Webpage: Meet our Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center Partners | |||
| 654: Emergency Preparedness Framework Preview, Website Tells PH Stories | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:04:34 | |
Jessica Baggett, Senior Advisor for Public Health Response at ASTHO, talks about a package of evidence-based strategies outlined in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice; Megan Tompkins, Director of Data Modernization for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, tells us about a web page full of stories about the impact of data modernization work; and Dr. James Bell III, Chief of Staff for the Public Health Administration at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, explains how it’s possible to advance DEI work in state government. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Webpage: DMI Stories From The Field ASTHO Blog Article: Leading from the Inside: Advancing DEI at the State Level
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| 653: HPAI National Symposium, 30 Days of Public Health | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:05:01 | |
A national symposium on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, moderated by ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and attended by many ASTHO members, discussed many aspects of the virus; Dr. Janice Phillips, Assistant Director at the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses their 30 Days of Public Health Campaign; and ASTHO has a webinar focused on leveraging syndromic surveillance to promote health equity for people with disabilities. ASTHO Webpage: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action Technical Assistance
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| 652: Naloxone Distribution Challenges, Appropriations Advocacy | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:06:59 | |
Corey Davis, Director of the Harm Reduction Legal Project at the Network for Public Health Law, discusses the challenges of improving naloxone distribution; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, tells us about her team’s advocacy efforts as fiscal year 2025 appropriations advocacy gets underway; and the CDC has a warning about the dangers of some botox injections. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO’s Public Health Legal Mapping Center ASTHO Blog Article: The Fentanyl Crisis Requires Ongoing and Strategic Federal Action CDC Webpage: Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts
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| 651: Building Non-Traditional Partnerships, Health Equity Alliance | 25 Apr 2024 | 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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| 650: Avian Symposium Happens Tomorrow, Gen Z Interested in PH | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:05:12 | |
Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, previews a national symposium on avian flu; Jack McClure, a Public Health Consultant with the Association of Immunization Managers, helps us understand how to reach younger people interested in public health careers; Dr. Nayda Roman, Director of the Commission on Suicide Prevention at the Puerto Rico Department of Health, discusses new federal grants that give Puerto Rico the money it needs to do more suicide prevention work; and an ASTHO blog article has us thinking again about the health connections between animals, humans, and the environment. ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Workforce ASTHO Webpage: Closing the Distance in Puerto Rico ASTHO Blog Article: Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach
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| 649: Saving EMS, Telling Data Stories, and Defeating Superbugs | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:06:08 | |
Dia Gainor, Executive Director of the National Association of State EMS Officials, worries about challenges facing local jurisdictions working to provide EMS services; ASTHO invites listeners to join a national online symposium this Thursday to learn about the latest with avian influenza; Mike Cisneros, a data storyteller from the organization Storytelling with Data says stories often get left behind because we focus too much on data analysis and not enough on how to present the data to audiences; Brianna Scott, MPH, a Healthcare Associated Infections Epidemiologist with the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, writes in a new ASTHO blog article that superbugs can be defeated with a health equity approach. News Article: Route Fifty - Emergency Alert - States confront EMS shortages ASTHO Event: HPAI Scientific Symposium registration page Webpage: Mike Cisneros, Storytelling with Data ASTHO Blog Article: Beating Superbugs Together with a Health Equity Approach
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| 774: Elimination of Health Inequities, Partnering With Community Action Agencies | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:04:30 | |
Dr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health Authority and an ASTHO Member, dives into her state’s strategic plan to eliminate health inequities by 2030; Shalini Nair, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Infectious Disease, wrote an article about ASTHO’s work with the National Community Action Partnership to address disparities in adult immunizations; and an ASTHO blog article outlines how diversity can create a healthier society. Oregon Health Authority Web Page: Oregon Health Authority Strategic Plan ASTHO Blog Article: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Public Health: Creating a Healthier Society
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| 648: One Health Education, Appropriations Book Download | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:05:49 | |
Kathy Jo Robbins, One Health Treatment Program Administrator, Delaware Division of Public Health, explains her state's One Health approach and how EpiChats have helped educate audiences; Massimo Pacilli, Deputy Commissioner, Disease Control Bureau, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department in Charlotte, NC, discuss their response to avian flu cases during an online news conference hosted by the Big Cities Health Coalition; Catherine Murphy, an ASTHO Government Affairs analyst, says the organization's latest appropriations book is timed to inform the congressional appropriations process; and there's still time to register to attend today's training session centered on risk and protective factors associated with adverse childhood experiences. Webpage: Delaware Division of Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: What to Expect from FY25 Appropriations ASTHO Resource: FY25 Governmental Public Health Appropriations Book ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Virtual 101 Training | |||
| 647: A New Social Determinant, Measles Outbreak Response | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:04:44 | |
Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services, reflects on the policy factors that impact public health; Massimo Pacilli, Deputy Commissioner of the Disease Control Bureau with the Chicago Department of Public Health, tells us teams are working to immunize people staying in shelters around the city as a measles outbreak occurs in Chicago; Chrissie Juliano, Executive Director for the Big Cities Health Coalition, adds that the situation in Chicago is why public health needs flexible funding; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, delves into how DEI supports effective public health leadership. HHS Webpage: Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience Chicago Department of Public Health Webpage: Get the Facts – Measles ASTHO Blog Article: Breaking The Mold – How DEI Builds Successful Public Health Leaders
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| 646: Climate Health Training, Updated PFAS Provider Guidance | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:05:04 | |
Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Director of the Climate for Health Program at EcoAmerica, discusses a new ASTHO training program that connects the impacts of climate change to public health; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells the news site Governing that coordination between agriculture and public health officials is critical as more dairy herds test positive for avian influenza; Dr. Ari Bernstein, Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the CDC, reviews updated guidance for clinicians with patients exposed to PFAS; an ASTHO blog article summarizes public health policy in the U.S. territories and freely associated states; and a webinar hosted by the National Coalition of STD Directors will help you learn how to work with state lawmakers. ASTHO Webpage: Climate for Health Ambassadors Training Governing News Article: Public Health's Strategy to Protect Against Bird Flu CDC Webpage: PFAS Information for Clinicians – 2024 ASTHO Blog Article: Island Areas Public Health Policies in 2024
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