Dr. Jim McDonald, Medical Director for the New York State Department of Health, discusses the discovery of polio in wastewater in at least two NY counties; Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, explains legislation moving to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; a new ASTHO report highlights hiring practices that support states integrating community health workers into their workforce throughout the COVID-19 response; and ASTHO has two resources available to help you address contraception equity and accessibility in your jurisdiction.
ASTHO Legislative Alert: Federal Home Visiting Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward
ASTHO Report: Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
ASTHO Brief: Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist