Public Health Review Morning Edition

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...

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...

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;...

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 phar...

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. Webinar Webpage – Break Free from Burnout: Free Webinar & Interactive Q&A for Nurses & Healthcare...

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 t...

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;...

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;...

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 effective...

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...

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 equi...

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 b...

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 He...

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 grant...

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 beh...

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...

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...

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...

Sasha Chavkin, Senior Reporter for The Examination, tells us about his investigation into whether the food industry is misusing anti-diet messages; Dr. Timothy Harrison, Principal Deputy Director in the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV AIDS Policy with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says syphilis and congenital syphilis are the focus of a new federal task force; and an ASTHO...

Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health and ASTHO Immediate Past President, tells us stigma is to blame for slowing progress on sexually transmitted infections; Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, says the pandemic diverted people and resources away from STI work; Shelbi Davis, ASTHO Senior Analyst...

Christi Mackie, ASTHO Vice President of Community Health and Prevention Programs, tells us about the USDA's first update to WIC packaging in a decade; Jessica Baggett, ASTHO Senior Advisor for Public Health Response, reflects on lessons learned from the 2024 Preparedness Summit; and Danny Staley, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Public Health Programs and Practice, previews this years' State Enviro...

Chemyeeka Tumblin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health, outlines the importance of Black Maternal Health Week; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director for Government Affairs, discusses ASTHO's FY25 Governmental Public Health Appropriations Book; and an ASTHO resource will take you through all the changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedul...

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, says bird flu is getting the attention of public health agencies; Emily Payne, an Epidemiologist at the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, tells us about a New York state study of the differences between four and eight milligram doses of naloxone; an ASTHO blog article features an advocate for women's health in Alaska who tells us h...

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 suppor...

AJ Pearlman, Director of Public Health AmeriCorps, says more than 4-thousand people are learning about public health as part of the program; Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, and Dr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, share their own messages about National Public Health Week; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for th...