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Public Health Review Morning EditionHow ASTHO Provides Value, Crisis Comms WebinarJeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, explains how he came to ASTHO and how his team provides value for members; Vish Viswanath, Professor of Health Communication and Population Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains how an upcoming ASTHO webinar will prepare you to be a better crisis communicator; the Association of Immunization Managers, is celebrating its 25-year anniversary; and Jeff Brown, Acting Commissioner of Health for the State of New Jersey, is ASTHO’s newest member. ASTHO Webinar: Don't Panic! A Panel on How to...2025-05-0606 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionGet To Know ASTHO, PH in the ClassroomDr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, begins the new “Get To Know ASTHO” series, which will highlight different experts at ASTHO; Madison Yerges, Section Supervisor for the Student Education Section at the Center for Foundational Health under the umbrella of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, tells us about an initiative to integrate public health content into classrooms across the state; and you can join ASTHO for a webinar on how to be an effective crisis communicator. Integrating Public Health Content Into The Classroom Web Page ASTHO Webinar: Don't Panic! A Panel on How to be an E...2025-04-3005 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO-Led Syphilis Videos, Fostering RelationshipsRobbyn Kistler, Senior Consultant in the Social Impact Media Program at KFF, tells us about recent syphilis videos that ASTHO, KFF, and CDC created; Theresa Arriola, discusses the importance of face-to-face interactions at ASTHO’s Spring Leadership Forum; ASTHO has several tools that can help your team during National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and an ASTHO webinar on Thursday focuses on how to navigate AI-Enabled Community-Inclusive Preparedness. ASTHO Web Page: Syphilis Testing and Prevention Videos ASTHO Report: Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Policy Tool ASTHO Web Page: Actions to Build Capacity for ACEs Prevention ...2025-04-1604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNational Public Health Week, ASTHO Priorities to CongressDr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, highlights public health workers as National Public Health Week wraps up this weekend; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and Alabama State Health Officer, outlines public health priorities to Congress; Jacki Tulafono, Division Head for the Department of Health in American Samoa, explains why ASTHO’s Spring Leadership Forum was such a valuable experience. American Public Health Association Web Page: National Public Health Week ASTHO News Release: ASTHO President Scott Harris, MD, MPH, Testifies to Congress Advocating for Sustainable and Predictable Public Health Funding Labor, Health and Human Services, an...2025-04-1104 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO BCAH Program, New 2025 Model of HealthKilah Walters-Clinton, Director of Race, Equity, and Community Engagement for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in Rhode Island, explains how ASTHO’s Building Capacity to Advance Health Certificate Program has helped dozens across the country; Dr. Christine Muganda, Data and Analytics Team Leader at County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, details a new 2025 Model of Health; and the Navigating AI-Enabled Community Inclusive Preparedness webinar will occur on Thursday, April 17th at 2 p.m. E.T. ASTHO Web Page: Building Capacity to Advance Health Certificate Program County Health Ranking & Roadmaps Web Page: Explore health to...2025-04-0804 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Awarded on World TB Day, Island PrioritiesAmelia Poulin, Assistant Director of Emerging Infectious Disease at ASTHO, gives an update on public health’s battle against tuberculosis on World TB Day; Moses Pretrick, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Federated States of Micronesia, tells us how ASTHO’s Executive Leadership Forum helps the island areas; ASTHO will host a webinar focused on how AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana on April 3. CDC Web Page: 2025 U.S. TB Elimination Champions ASTHO Webinar: Public Health in Action – How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD ASTHO Web Page: Stay Inform...2025-03-2404 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Capitol Hill Visits CriticalDr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health and an ASTHO member, tells us how his meeting on Capitol Hill went this week; the Essentials of Leadership and Management Workshop Series kicks off on Wednesday, April 2; and Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO member, explains why this week has been so important. ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed ASTHO Web Page: Series Topics and Sessions ASTHO Web Page: Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate: Series 1, Session 1- Leadership Behavior and Decision-Making 2025-03-1408 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionKanter at ASTHO Spring Leadership MeetingDr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, brings us an update directly from ASTHO’s 2025 Spring Leadership Forum; and an upcoming webinar focuses on the positive Public Health AmeriCorps can provide. ASTHO News Release: State and Territorial Health Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Sustained Funding ASTHO Webinar: Public Health in Action – How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD 2025-03-1306 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionKansagra New ASTHO CMO, “Career Honeycomb”Dr. Susan Kansagra, former ASTHO Member and most recently the Assistant Secretary and State Health Officer for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, has been named ASTHO’s new Chief Medical Officer; Jennifer Schmidt, North Dakota Health and Human Services Public Health Division PHIG Fund Manager, tells us how her office is transitioning from a “career ladder” to a “career honeycomb”; and the deadline to apply for ASTHO’s Leadership Institute has been extended. ASTHO News Release: Susan Kansagra, MD, MBA, Named Chief Medical Officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials ASTH...2025-03-0504 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionProgram Introduces Students to PH, ASTHO Leadership InstituteElle Talsma, Project Supervisor for the INSPIRE Program at the Minnesota Department of Health, tells us how the program encourages students to take an interest in public health; Chris Baumgartner, Deputy Chief Informatics Officer at the Washington State Department of Health, discusses his time in the ASTHO Leadership Institute; and the Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community is currently accepting applications. Minnesota Department of Health Web Page: INSPIRE Program ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Web Page: Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed 2025-03-0304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionDrug Overdose Death Decline, View from Washington, New ASTHO MemberDr. Heidi B. Miller, Chief Medical Officer of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, explains how her state was able to see the first significant decline in drug overdose deaths in nearly a decade; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, walks us through what is next in the HHS Secretary confirmation process; Jessica Todorovich is the Acting Secretary of Health for the Washington State Department of Health as well as ASTHO’s newest member; and ASTHO is now taking applications for the Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Se...2025-02-0706 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionOregon Health Forward Initiative, ASTHO Supports Workforce Well-BeingDr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health Authority and an ASTHO Member, explains her state’s bold initiative to eliminate health inequities; Kelsey Tillema, ASTHO Senior Workforce Analyst, tells us about a new resource ASTHO has to support workforce well-being; PublicHealthCareers.org could be where you find your next great hire; an ASTHO article outlines trends related to public health data modernization; and Dr. Brannon Traxler, Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Services and the Chief Medical Officer for the South Carolina Department of Public Health as well as an ASTHO Member, is the brand new Secretary and Tr...2025-02-0504 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionOverdose Prevention in the Justice System, Fentanyl Crisis Federal ActionJoAnne McClure, Senior Analyst on ASTHO’s State Health Policy Team, discusses a new ASTHO health policy update that centers on the need for more overdose prevention supports for those in the criminal justice system; Catherine Jones, ASTHO Government Affairs Senior Analyst, recaps her article on the fentanyl crisis which was one of ASTHO’s most viewed resources; ASTHO is accepting applications for the Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community; and an ASTHO blog article examines equity, diversity and inclusion in public health. ASTHO Blog Article: Overdose Prevention Policies Help People Involved with Criminal Justice System ASTH...2025-01-2404 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionAlpha-Gal Syndrome Interest, New Congress PrioritiesCourtney Anderson, a Director with ASTHO’s Environmental Health Team, discusses a blog article on Alpha-Gal Syndrome that was one of ASTHO’s most popular resources of 2024; Catherine Murphy, a Government Affairs Analyst for ASTHO, uses past examples to see how key players in the 119th Congress might prioritize public health; an ASTHO webinar today focuses on the Building Capacity to Advance Health program; on January 29th, STRETCH will host its 4th national meeting; and the CDC has issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory for clinicians and laboratories to accelerate the subtyping of influenza A-positive patients. ASTH...2025-01-2205 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionShah Steps Down, ASTHO Welcomes New MemberDr. 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...2025-01-1403 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionSAPHE 2.0 Promotes Equity, ASTHO President Weighs In On Bird FluDr. Robert Goldstein, Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, describes how SAPHE 2.0 will promote health equity throughout the state; Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer and ASTHO President, is quoted in a recent Governing article that details the rise of bird flu in dairy cattle and weighs the risk to humans; and Dr. Anne Zink, former Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health and ASTHO’s 80th President, has been appointed as a Lecturer and Senior Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health. Boston Globe News Article: Ne...2024-12-1703 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO President Praises PHIGDr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and the ASTHO President, tells us exactly how his state has benefited from PHIG. Public Health Infrastructure Grant Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: PHIG – A Transformative Infrastructure Grant for Health Equity and Inclusive Workforces PHIG Newsletter 2024-12-1007 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Legislative Prospectus Series Kicks OffDr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, gives us an overview of what to expect from ASTHO’s annual Legislative Prospectus Series; ASTHO’s INSPIRE: Readiness Series can help you foster innovation in your public health systems; and learn all about PHIG by signing up for the new PHIG newsletter. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top Five State Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2025 ASTHO Web Page: 2025 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Web Page: Fostering Innovation in Public Health Systems PHIG Newsletter ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed 2024-12-0403 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Affiliate Council, More Syphilis TestingDavid Harvey, Executive Director of the National Coalition of STD Directors and the ASTHO Affiliate Council Chair, tells us how the ASTHO Affiliate Council assists public health; Patrick Allen, former Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, explains how a renewed public health order will lead to more syphilis testing; and a new ASTHO brief outlines several recommendations for developing state firearm surveys. National Coalition of STD Directors Web Page ASTHO Web Page: Joint and Affiliate Councils New Mexico Department of Health News Release: Renewed public health order targets congenital syphilis uptick 2024-12-0304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionClimate Change & Health Equity Partners, ASTHO's Alzheimer's WorkLinda Helland, Manager of the Climate Change and Health Equity Branch in the Office of Health Equity at the California Department of Public Health, tells us how the California Department of Public Health is working to incorporate health equity into climate work; Tyrone Bethune, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Health Improvement and Healthy Aging, discusses support ASTHO provides for Alzheimer’s; ASTHO has a resource on the legal requirements for state funding core public health services; and Patrick Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, shares thanks for public health. ASTHO Report: Integrating Environmental Justice and He...2024-11-2604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Innovation Advisory Council Launch, ASPR Hurricane Helene ResponseGreg Papillon, ASTHO Director of Public Health Innovation, tells us about the launch of ASTHO’s Innovation Advisory Council; Jonathan Greene, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reflects on the response in North Carolina to Hurricane Helene; and ASTHO and the National Community Action Partnership are hosting a webinar focused on lessons learned from the vaccine equity project. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Launches Public-Private Advisory Council to Address Critical Public Health Challenges Vaccine Equity Project Webinar ASTHO Web Pa...2024-11-1404 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionHarris Embraces ASTHO Presidency, Boom-Bust Public Health FundingDr. 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. ASTHO News Release: Scott Harris, State Health Officer of Alabama Department of Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President KFF Health News Article: Boom, Now Bust: Bu...2024-10-2404 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionStack Reflects on ASTHO Presidency, Improving Recruitment and Retention in Public HealthDr. 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...2024-10-2303 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionTexas Uses ASTHO Peer Assessment Program, Major Overdose Death ReductionLily 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 West Virginia Department of Health News Release...2024-10-1705 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Peer Assessment Program, PanREMEDY Report Sheds Light on RecoveryKristin Sullivan, ASTHO Director of Public Health Systems Improvement and Infrastructure, details how the ASTHO Peer Assessment Program can benefit an organization; Dr. Monica Schoch-Spana, Research Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, dives into the PanREMEDY project; an upcoming ASTHO’s webinar focuses on how to navigate the rulemaking process; and a new Forever Stamp honors the healthcare community. ASTHO Web Page: Peer Assessment Program PanREMEDY Report ASTHO Webinar: Navigating the Rulemaking Process ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Ep...2024-10-1604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionEEE Smart Scheduling, ASTHO DPHP Meeting TakeawaysSuzanne Bornschein, Rhode Island State Epidemiologist, outlines Rhode Island’s approach to combating Eastern Equine Encephalitis; Francesca Provenzano, Public Health Section Chief with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, tells us about ASTHO’s recent Directors of Public Health Preparedness Meeting; ASTHO staff have co-authored a Journal for the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice; and an ASTHO toolkit helps state and territorial health agencies mitigate drug shortages. CDC Web Page: About Eastern Equine Encephalitis ASTHO Web Page: Preparedness Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Article: Approaching Public Health Issu...2024-10-1004 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionReframing National Preparedness Month, ASTHO Management Vendor ShowcaseDr. 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 Pa...2024-10-0304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionParental Mental Health Advisory, New ASTHO Workforce Planning GuideDr. Lynn Bufka, Deputy Chief of Professional Practice at the American Psychological Association, discusses the Surgeon General’s recent general advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents; A.C. Rothenbuecher, ASTHO Director of Workforce, details ASTHO’s new workforce planning guide; and an ASTHO blog article focuses on how to better protect children’s health through emergency preparedness. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Web Page: Parental Mental Health & Well-Being ASTHO Web Page: Workforce Planning Guide – Guidance, Tools, and Resources to Assist Public Health Agencies in Workforce Planning ASTHO Blog Art...2024-10-0204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionRespiratory Virus Season Briefing, ASTHO Continues Work Through RecessASTHO hosted a Respiratory Virus Season Deskside Briefing attended by national media outlets with Dr. Marcus Plescia, Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, Dr. Sameer Vohra, and Dr. Manisha Juthani; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, discusses the work his team is doing while Congress is in recess; and an ASTHO webinar will help you create a performance management system. ASTHO Media Briefing on Preparations for Respiratory Virus Season ASTHO Webinar: Operationalizing Performance Management in a Health Department 2024-08-2306 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionUpdated Policy Statements, CHW InvestmentsDr. 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 St...2024-08-1204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionPublic Health Authority Recommendations, Workforce Open HousesAndy Baker-White, ASTHO Senior Director for State Health Policy, discusses the ongoing discussion over legal tools needed to ensure public health during outbreaks and emergencies; Maggie Davis, ASTHO Director of State Health Policy, says funding and standards for peer support specialists are the focus of a new ASTHO legal map now online; Arnaldo Machado, Director of Public Health Workforce Development and Resilience at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, tells us virtual open house events might help your agency build new connections; a new ASTHO blog article examines lessons learned during the Zika outbreak; and ASTHO has new report...2024-07-2905 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Joins Healthcare Coalition, TFAH Cites ASTHO Healthy Aging WorkChelsea Cipriano, Managing Director of the Common Health Coalition, tells us about ASTHO’s inclusion in the group that aims to build a bridge between healthcare and public health; Megan Wolfe, Senior Policy Development Manager for Trust for America’s Health, says Trust for America's Health has made ASTHO the first national public health organization to win recognition for its healthy aging policy work; ASTHO members and the federal government are taking action to bolster the public health workforce; and an ASTHO report outlines how New Jersey will expand access to contraception under laws passed in 2022 and 2023. Comm...2024-07-1104 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Reports New PH Policies, Behavioral Health Urgent Care CentersMaggie 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 North Carolina Department of Hea...2024-05-2804 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Profile Workforce Takeaways, Viral Hepatitis GoalsDr. 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. ASTHO Profile CDC Webpage: Viral Hepatitis ASTHO Webinar: Bi-directional Communication Through a Health Equity Lens with Public Health Practitioners ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed 2024-05-2204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionBuilding Non-Traditional Partnerships, Health Equity AllianceCorinne 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 He...2024-04-2504 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNew ASTHO CEO Kanter Starts Today, Where to Talk About Emergency PreparednessDr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, looks forward to a smooth transition as he begins his new job; Rebecca Adamson, Preparedness Section Director at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, discusses the sixth day of National Public Health Week as we focus on emergency preparedness; Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, reflects on the topic of public health modernization being a focus of the HIMSS Conference agenda in Orlando last month; and a new article about lessons learned during the pandemic is now online in an ASTHO blog article. 2024-04-0804 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNational Public Health Week Goes Local, ASTHO Launches Healthy Brain ResourcesDr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director at the American Public Health Association, tells us about this year’s National Public Health Week which kicks off on Monday; Kellie Waugh, ASTHO Analyst for Health Improvement and Healthy Aging, describes a new resource hub that explains how to integrate sustainability into your work on the Healthy Brain Initiative; Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, says women bring lived experiences that contribute to her department’s success; and infant mental health is examined in an ASTHO webinar set for Monday, April 8th. National Publ...2024-03-2905 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionGrad Considers DELPH Colleagues Family, New ASTHO CEO is “Nice, kind, caring”Keon Lewis, Equity and Development Coordinator for the Cabarrus Health Alliance, talks about his experience as a recent graduate of ASTHO’s DELPH program; Dr. Joseph Kanter is ASTHO’s new CEO and begins his role in April; Dr. Steven Stack, ASTHO President and Kentucky Health Commissioner, shares his experiences working with Dr. Kanter through the years; and ASTHO is hiring for several open positions. ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: DELPH Magazine ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Appoints Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, as New Chief Executive Officer ASTH...2024-03-0604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNew ASTHO CEO AnnouncedDr. Steven Stack, ASTHO President and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, announces Dr. Joseph Kanter as ASTHO’s new CEO; Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO’s newly-announced CEO, who joins ASTHO from the Louisiana Department of Health, outlines his approach to the role; and an ASTHO blog article outlines steps to advancing DEI efforts at the state level. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Appoints Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, as New Chief Executive Officer ASTHO Blog Article: Leading from the Inside: Advancing DEI at the State Level ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed 2024-03-0506 min

Public Health Review87: With Deep Appreciation - Mike Fraser’s ASTHO Legacy In 2016, Mike Fraser joined ASTHO as CEO. Throughout the seven subsequent years, he served as an indispensable leader, visionary, mentor, and friend—steering the organization through unprecedented challenges in public health, including the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the time has come to bid Mike a bittersweet farewell. In this episode of Public Health Review, we speak with Mike about his profound legacy, celebrate ASTHO’s extraordinary achievements under his tenure, and wish him well in his new position as CEO at the College of American Pathologists. Behind the Scenes: What it Takes to do COVID Testing ...2024-02-2835 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionTool Helps Assess Outdated HIV Laws and Policies, Fraser on Time as ASTHO CEOIyanrick John, Vice President of External Affairs at ChangeLab Solutions, tells us about his organization partnering with the CDC to create a legal and policy assessment tool; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, will be leaving the organization after more than seven years leading ASTHO; Amber Williams, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Leadership and Organizational Performance, says members from state and island jurisdictions are in Washington D.C for ASTHO’s spring meeting; and an ASTHO blog article outlines how the Alabama Department of Public Health is working to implement the state’s public health infrastructure grant workplan. CDC Webp...2024-02-2704 min

Public Health Review Morning Edition607: Spring Meeting Preview, ASTHO CEO FarewellAmber Williams, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Leadership and Organizational Performance, previews ASTHO’s upcoming Spring Meeting; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, prepares to say goodbye as he ends his time at ASTHO next week; and an ASTHO blog article explains why it’s never too early to prepare for hurricane season. Public Health Review Podcast Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed 2024-02-2304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionReport Calls for New Health Data Approach, ASTHO Members Plan Hill VisitDr. Gabriel Seidman, Director of Policy at the Ellison Institute of Technology, details the need for a stronger nationwide health data ecosystem; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, tells us how some topics on the Hill that are seemingly unrelated to public health can have an impact; and an ASTHO blog article discusses the connection between built environments and adverse childhood experiences. American Journal of Public Health News Release: Public Health Leaders Urge Federal Government to Incentivize State-led Health Data Management to Create a Stronger National Health Data Ecosystem American Journal of Public H...2024-02-1607 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionTeamwork Helps Contain Measles Outbreak, How to Reduce Stigma Related to Opioid TherapyDr. Cheryl Bettigole, Philadelphia Health Commissioner, discusses a measles outbreak that was detected in the city in early December; Grace DeLeon, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Overdose Preparedness and Response, tells us about an ASTHO report to help agencies better understand how to reduce stigma for people who receive opioids for chronic pain; an upcoming ASTHO webinar focuses on insights from a CDC-funded project identifying Medicaid-enrolled tobacco users and exploring their healthcare patterns; and an ASTHO blog explains how ASTHO members have come up with new ways to help people who are losing Medicaid coverage they received during the pandemic.2024-02-0104 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Urges White House to Implement Menthol Rule, Advocates Join Call for Menthol BanJosh Berry, ASTHO Director of Chronic Disease Risk Factors, says ASTHO is calling on the White House to implement a rule that would prohibit the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco products; Chrissie Juliano, Executive Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, spoke about the need to ban menthol in a recent online news conference; and an ASTHO video dives into the importance of partnering pediatrics with obstetrics and gynecology to improve access to care for parents and children. ASTHO White House Letter on Menthol CNN News Article: With menthol cigarette ban still uncertain, American Lung Association...2024-01-2504 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionDisability Definition Coming Soon, Federal Priorities OutlinedAnnie 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...2024-01-0404 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionHow Data Impacts Birth Defects, Parents and Teachers Can Help Prevent STIsDr. Karen Remley, ASTHO Alum and Director for the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the CDC, says early detection of birth defects is a focus in January; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health Division of Public Health, elaborates on the critical role adults play in sexual education; ASTHO has a new report to help providers address the barriers that can prevent people from receiving long-term opioid therapy; and ASTHO has several job openings. CDC Webpage: National Birth Defects Awareness Month ...2024-01-0304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionPolicies Protect Health Data, Series Serves as Early-Warning System, ASHTO’s 2024 Federal Legislative AgendaLillian Colasurdo, ASTHO Director of Public Health Law and Data Sharing, discusses work to protect consumer data gathered from a growing number of health-related transactions; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, reacts to the legislative prospectus series that he says provides members a handy reference to the hottest public health issues; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, says it’s time to start thinking about ASTHO’s 2024 federal legislative agenda. ASTHO Webpage: Data Collection and Exchange – The Foundation of Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Legislative Trends in 2024 – A Note from ASTHO CEO ASTHO We...2023-12-2205 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Overview Starts Today, Holiday Campaign Offers Treatment MessageDr. Lindsay Weaver, State Health Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Health, discusses the state’s campaign to increase investment in public health; Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Public Health, explains how Tennessee agencies are working together this season to educate audiences about the dangers of excessive alcohol use; and an ASTHO webinar offering strategies to improve access to emergency contraception is open for registration. ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Webpage: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce: Streamlining Government Processes and Dedicated Sustainable Funding Tennessee Department of Health News Re...2023-12-1104 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionA Call to Expand Naloxone Availability, Policies to Solve Maternity Care DesertsASTHO President and Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack says easier access to Naloxone could help prevent many overdose deaths; former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams says Naloxone should be as easy to find as AED devices that prevent heart attacks; ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia says Good Samaritan laws can encourage people to respond to overdoses when they witness them; Honour McDaniel, Director of Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives, March of Dimes, Alabama, says policies can help address maternity care deserts; ASTHO has job openings; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly em...2023-12-0604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionStates Lead Equity Initiatives, ASTHO Tunes Medicaid Parity PolicyJessica Fepelstein, ASTHO Analyst for State and Community Engagement, explains the health equity core concepts work that is happening as part of the STRETCH Initiative; Dr. Esther Muna, Chief Executive Officer and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, discusses the ASTHO policy statement calling for Medicaid funding parity for the U.S. territories; Daphne Delgado, Program Director with the Center for Brain Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer's, says the organization has resources for doing work in black and Latino communities; and an ASTHO webinar will help you learn new strategies to improve access to emergency contraception during. 2023-11-2905 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Updates Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy Statement, New Grants Management ToolkitPatricia Tilley, Director Division of Public Health Services with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, discusses ASTHO’s sexual and reproductive health policy statement; Meghan Fadel, Associate Director of the Healthy Brain Initiative at the Alzheimer's Association, says the Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap is an important tool in the work to address Alzheimer’s; Dan Keating, Washington Post Reporter, tells us about a project that studied chronic disease and life expectancy in the United States; and an ASTHO toolkit will allow you to find out how your agency is doing managing its grants process. ASTH...2023-11-2805 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNew ASTHO Resource Center, How to Build External TrustBrian 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: STAR Center ASTHO Webpage: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Housing and Food Insecurity American Public Health Association Webpage: Public Health Thank You Day 2023-11-1405 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO President Seeks Common Ground, Congress Moving AgainDr. Steven Stack, ASTHO’s New President and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, wants to find common ground to push public health forward in his new role; Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, is getting ready to welcome public health leaders in early November to their annual meeting; and Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, looks at the impacts of Congress securing a new Speaker or the House. Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 532: New ASTHO President, Licensing Questions May Promote Stigma AS...2023-10-2706 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNew ASTHO President, Licensing Questions May Promote StigmaDr. Steven Stack, ASTHO’s New President and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, previews his goals for the upcoming year; Jacqueline Howard, a CNN Health Reporter, reacts to the idea that questions on licensing forms may prevent health care workers from seeking help; and an ASTHO report explains how Health in All Policies strategies can promote health equity and address the root causes of disparities. ASTHO News Release: Steven Stack, Commissioner of Kentucky Department for Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President CNN News Article: US health care workers face elevated risk of...2023-10-2604 min

Public Health Review Morning Edition483: PFAS Rulemaking, AI Finds Public HealthBeth Giambrone, ASTHO’s Senior Analyst of State Health Policy, says the EPA has proposed regulations on certain forever chemicals; Jamie Pina, ASTHO’s Vice President of Public Health Data Modernization, explains how AI can be a public health tool; ASTHO has a new Congenital Syphilis Technical Package; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletter ASDWA, ECOS, and ASTHO Send Letter to President Biden Seeking Support from Federal Agencies to Remove Sources of PFAS ASTHO Webpage: State and Federal Actions to Reduce Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’ Impact on Public Health A...2023-08-1605 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionMapping Opioid Response, Managing FTE CapsMaggie Davis, ASTHO Director of State Health Policy, outlines ASTHO’s new Public Health Legal Mapping Center tool aimed to highlight policies that may prevent overdose; Liljana Baddour, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Workforce Development, says challenges to expanding public health workforce go beyond recruiting; ASTHO’s new Project ECHO: Overdose Fatality Investigative Techniques aims to improve reporting; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletter ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Legal Mapping Center Launches Maps of Harm Reduction Policies to Prevent Overdose ASTHO Webpage: Workforce Policy Spotlight: Successfully Raising FTE Caps in Rhode...2023-08-0904 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionPH-HERO Set to Grow, Dialysis Patient VoicesOmar Khalid, ASTHO’s Director of Workforce Development, explains the expansion of ASTHO’s Public Health – Hope, Equity, Resilience, and Opportunity (PH-HERO) initiative; Erin Laird, ASTHO’s Director of Emerging Infections, says preventing infections among dialysis patients is an important public health issue; ASTHO has a new report on the Suicide, Overdose, Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Capacity Assessment tool; and a new ASTHO blog article explains how to build capacity to address suicide, overdose, and adverse childhood experiences. ASTHO Webpage: Funding & Collaboration Opportunities CDC: Making Dialysis Safer For Patients Coalition ASTHO Webinar: M...2023-08-0804 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionRethinking Rural Immunization Strategies, Expanding Mental Health CoverageMelissa Magstadt, Cabinet Secretary for the South Dakota Department of Health, says healthcare must meet patients where they live; Ali Maffey, ASTHO’s Vice President of Social and Behavioral Health, explains approaches to making mental healthcare more accessible; Adrianna Evans, ASTHO’s Director of Preparedness and Disability Integration, shares the award-winning Disability and Preparedness Specialist Program which aimed to promote inclusivity for people with disabilities; ASTHO is hiring a Vice President of Finance; and an ASTHO blog explains Rhode Island’s success in raising their Full Time Employee cap. South Dakota Department of Health: Immunizations & Vaccinat...2023-08-0204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionDisability Equity Tools, ASTHO Wins Vaccine and Preparedness AwardsAdrianna Evans, ASTHO’s Director of Preparedness and Disability Integration, outlines how public health ethics committees help guide preparedness; Kurell Julien, Associate Director of Equity, Inclusion and Justice at Business for Social Responsibility, calls for ongoing support for equity work; ASTHO earned two national awards from The American Society of Association Executives; and ASTHO has a new webinar on access to emergency contraception. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Earns Two National Awards for Public Health Program Innovation ASTHO Webpage: Leveraging State Health Departments to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception 2023-07-3104 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Releases Authority Policy Statement, CDC Kicks Off School Vaccination CampaignAndy Baker White, ASTHO’s Senior Director of State Health Policy, outlines three new policy recommendations on Public Health Legal Authority; Dr. Georgina Peacock, the Director of the Immunization Services Division in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, says vaccine coverage among kindergarten children is at a decade low; an ASTHO blog explains how Rhode Island was able to add 28 permanent staff positions; and sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly email newsletters. ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Legal Authority to Prevent and Mitigate the Spread of Communicable and Infectious Disea...2023-07-2504 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionIndiana Invests in Local PH, Youth Mental Health WebinarPam Pontones, Deputy Health Commissioner of Local Public Health Services for the Indiana State Department of Health, shares Indiana’s plan to invest in local health departments to address community health needs; Ioana Ungureanu, ASTHO's Senior Analyst for Public and Behavioral Health Integration, says youth need access to holistic mental health services; a new ASTHO blog article reviews data and messaging around vaccine policy; an ASTHO blog article explains how pharmacists are overcoming stigma in the fight against HIV; and ASTHO is hiring multiple positions. Indiana State Department of Health: A state investment in local publ...2023-07-1204 min

Public Health Review Morning Edition443: 2023 DELPH Cohort, House Hearing on PreparednessAvia Mason, ASTHO Vice President of Leadership and Organizational Performance, explains the significance of the 2023 DELPH cohort; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, says public health emergency preparedness, data infrastructure, and more were topics on Capitol Hill this week; Dr. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, encourages public health officials to commemorate Juneteenth; and there is an upcoming ASTHO webinar on strengthening the public health workforce. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Scholars Program Helps Grow Diverse Public Health Leaders ASTHO Webpage: Health Equity Policy Toolkit 2023-06-1607 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionData Tune-Up, ASTHO Media PlaybookDr. Monica Bharel, Senior Public Health Advisor at Advanced Clinical, discusses data infrastructure needs; Dr. Michael Fraser, ASTHO CEO, says new a ASTHO guidebook will help public health leaders navigate news media requests; Pacific Island region health leaders plan to meet in June to discuss ways to control the Dengue virus; and you have one more day to purchase online tickets to ASTHO’s TechXpo and Futures Forum starting tomorrow. Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum The story of the COVID-19 vaccine, from the lab to millions of arms Dengue Preparedness in...2023-05-2204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s NC Amicus Brief, PAHPA Hill HearingMaggie Davis, ASTHO’s Director of State Health Policy, explains an amicus brief ASTHO filed in a North Carolina court case; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, reports on progress with the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act; Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health at the Vermont Department of Health, says that COVID-19 has become like many other infectious diseases; and a new ASTHO report tells you how to connect Health in All Policies strategies with State Health Improvement Plans. ASTHO statement on Amicus Brief ASTHO Comments on the P...2023-05-1206 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionWomen Leading ASTHO, Attending TechXpoDr. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, celebrates women who've held ASTHO leadership positions over the last several decades; Jamie Pina, ASTHO's Vice President of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, discusses the 2023 ASTHO Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum; and a new ASTHO video recognizes Dr. José Romero, Director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, for his leadership in public health. ASTHO Celebrates Women’s History Through the Decades Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight: José R. Romero, CDC...2023-03-2907 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Budget Pitch, Workforce Policy ApproachesDr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Alaska Chief Medical Officer, testifies before a House appropriations subcommittee in Washington D.C. seeking sustainable and flexible public health funding; Maggie Davis, ASTHO’s Director of State Health Policy, explains how health agencies can use policy as a tool to build a stronger workforce; ASTHO’s PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center offers resources to help agencies build successful teams; and a new blog article celebrates women who have made a difference in ASTHO history. Anne Zink Testimony in Regards to Sustainable and Flexible Public Health Funding State and Territorial Polic...2023-03-2705 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNew School Lunch Guidelines, ASTHO Testifies Before CongressCindy Long, Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, says a new set of proposed school lunch guidelines are an important step to putting kids on a path to healthy lifestyles; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, outlined Dr. Anne Zink’s testimony to Congress yesterday in this week’s “View from Washington D.C.” report; today is World TB Day, which is an opportunity to focus on the work to end the tuberculosis epidemic that claimed 1.6 million lives worldwide in 2021; and it’s time to register for ASTHO’s TechXpo and Futures Forum which is planned for...2023-03-2406 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionChanges to Emergency Powers, Hill Gives ASTHO Recess HomeworkGregory Sunshine, Public Health Analyst with the Centers for Disease Control, explains how state and territorial emergency powers have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic; and Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, tells us what Congress wants to know in her latest “View from Washington D.C.” report. ASTHO Blog Article: New Study Published in Journal of Emergency Management Highlights Shifts in State and Territorial Emergency Powers Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Summit Webpage: What Is the Future of Legal Preparedness? Legislative and Judicial Trends During COVID-19 and How Changes in t...2023-03-1706 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionPew Polls PH Officials, ASTHO Meets the AdministrationAlec Tyson, Associate Director of Research at the PEW Research Center, previews a survey of Americans’ views of public health officials and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, discusses meetings ASTHO members had with members of the Biden Administration during their visit to Washington D.C. this week; and ASTHO is hiring for several positions. Pew Research Center Webpage: Lack of Preparedness Among Top Reactions Americans Have to Public Health Officials’ COVID-19 Response ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Webp...2023-03-0806 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Leaders Convene, Flavored Tobacco LegislationAmber Williams, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Leadership & Organizational Performance, says ASTHO members have a busy schedule of meetings with Biden Administration and Congressional officials in Washington, D.C. this week; Parker Beene, ASTHO Senior Policy Analyst, says at least 10 states and Guam have introduced legislation to impose their own limits on the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products; an ASTHO blog article examines how Xylazine is infiltrating the drug supply and being mixed with other illicit substances, leading to an increase in overdose deaths; and learn how to partner with Gen Z advocates in a webinar planned...2023-03-0605 min

Public Health ReviewCelebrating 80 Years of ASTHOThe Association of State and Territorial Health Officials was incorporated on March 23, 1942. For 80 years, ASTHO has worked to advance public health and create a healthier nation. What has that looked like in the past, and we where are we going in the years ahead? Join ASTHO’s leadership panel—including CEO Mike Fraser, President Anne Zink, Past President Nirav Shah, and Idaho Commissioner of Health Elke Shaw-Tulloch - for a discussion on the unique role ASTHO plays in the public health landscape, and how we can seize historic investments in health to create a more equitable future. Gues...2022-12-2028 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionCelebrating ASTHO’s 80th BirthdayDr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, discusses the significance of ASTHO’s 80th anniversary; Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO’s Immediate Past President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects on his time as ASTHO’s President, which overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic; and changes may be on the way to the WIC food package approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. National WIC Association News Release: Broad Support for USDA Effort to Enhance Access to Healthy Foods for WIC Families ASTHO Webpag...2022-12-1204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionHealth in All Policies PrimerKerry Wyss, ASTHO’s Director of Environmental Health, outlines a new report about the value of a Health in All Policies approach to public health; Ali Aslam, ASTHO’s Senior Analyst for Environmental Health, discusses how grantmakers can incorporate a Health in All Policies and equity-centered approach into requests for proposals and notice of funding opportunities; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, comments about concerns over the winter flu, RSV, and COVID season in a November 4th report in the Washington Post; ASTHO lists available job openings; and Public Health Thank You Day is coming up on Monday, November 21st. 2022-11-0905 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionCOVID-19 Spending OversightJeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, says oversight of COVID-19 spending might increase if midterm elections lead to change in U.S. House leadership ; Heidi Westermann, ASTHO’s Director of Public Health Systems and Planning, says two new training modules are available to help ASTHO members learn to visualize data and incorporate quality improvement in their planning processes; a team effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands is helping leaders improve the way they manage important federal grant funding; and an ASTHO blog article from three scholars enrolled in ASTHO’s Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health...2022-10-1804 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionPublic Health Careers Website LaunchesJoanne Pearsol, ASTHO’s Director of Workforce Development discusses the debut of ASTHO’s new public health jobs website, publichealthcareers.org; an ASTHO blog article assesses Tennessee’s progress on Opioid Use Disorder throughout its maternal and child health population; there is a little more than a week left to sign up for ASTHO’s Insight and Inspiration event on October 26th; and ASTHO outlines accessible communication strategies in a blog article. Public Health Careers Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Job Posting ASTHO Blog Article: Tennessee’s Successes Combatting Opioid Use Disorder: A Q&A with Eliza...2022-10-1704 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionMedicaid Approves Housing WaiverCaroline Brazeel, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Population Health and Innovation, discusses two demonstration waivers, one which allows Oregon to provide housing assistance to some people enrolled in Medicaid, that were approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Scott Shone, ASTHO’s new representative to the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, says he’s ready to keep ASTHO members informed about the panel’s work; ASTHO has three employment opportunities you might consider; and ASTHO has booked a Simon Sinek master trainer for a new Insight and Inspiratio...2022-10-1205 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s New President-ElectDr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, and new ASTHO President-Elect, discusses the role and the pandemic’s impact on public health; Chris Taylor, ASTHO’s Director of Infectious Disease Outbreak Response and Recovery, tells how public health leaders can help their employees recover from pandemic fatigue; and Michael Fraser, ASTHO’s CEO, is in the news talking about COVID-19’s health debt. ASTHO Blog Article: Building a Culture of Care: Leadership in Public Health Agencies The Nation’s Health Article: As public health does double duty, everyday work falls behind 2022-09-2005 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionMeet ASTHO’s New PresidentDr. Anne Zink, ASTHO’s New Board President and Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, looks at the year ahead and the work she hopes to continue; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the White House request for emergency monkeypox funding; and you're invited to sign up for ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly newsletter. ASTHO News Release: Anne Zink, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Alaska Department of Health, Announced as ASTHO’s 80th President National Coalition of STD Directors Webpage: National Monkeypox Working Group Letter Voices Support for White House Monkeypox Request ASTHO Webpage: Newsletters 2022-09-1406 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s Outgoing PresidentDr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO’s Outgoing Board President, reflects on his time leading the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic; ASTHO has a new webinar series to help you prepare for a public health emergency; and make sure you are among the first to know what’s going on in Washington D.C. and in state capitols across the nation with ASTHO public health legislative alerts. ASTHO Webpage: National Preparedness Month Webinar Series ASTHO Webpage: Newsletters 2022-09-1305 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s Impact on Public HealthASTHO CEO Mike Fraser previews his State of ASTHO address to members meeting this week in Atlanta; Mark Miller, Vice President of Communications for the de Beaumont Foundation, says when it comes to restoring trust in public health, there are no shortcuts; and you can sign up to receive ASTHO’s Public Health Weekly newsletter. STAT News: Restoring trust in public health – There are no shortcuts Amazon: Talking Health – A New Way to Communicate About Public Health ASTHO Public Health Weekly newsletter 2022-09-1206 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionTraining for Diverse Public Health ProsJill Miller, Interim Deputy Director, Family Health Services, Alameda County Public Health Department, shares how she learned new leadership skills as a scholar in ASTHO’s Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program; ASTHO surveys digital tools agencies used to conduct contact tracing investigations during the COVID-19 pandemic; a pair of training modules is available to help ASTHO members learn to visualize data and incorporate quality improvement into planning processes; and you can sign up to receive ASTHO’s legislative alerts via email. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Announces Next Cohort of Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health 2022-09-0904 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Seeks More Monkeypox FundingCarolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, discusses a letter CEO Mike Fraser sent to the White House this week seeking additional funding to respond to the Monkeypox outbreak; Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, says the pandemic has prepped his department and others for the Monkeypox outbreak; and ASTHO has a new speakers bureau. ASTHO Webpage: Letter to the White House Requesting Funding For a National Monkeypox Response 2022-08-2604 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionMonkeypox FundingDr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses the challenges posed by the monkeypox outbreak and admits the evolving strategy can be tough to communicate; Devon Page, an ASTHO Government Affairs Analyst, breaks down Congressional actions impacting public health, including the question of more funding for Monkeypox; Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott, joined the ASTHO team as a Senior Executive Consultant in part to be a helpful voice on health equity issues for her colleagues around the states and territories; and some of the most familiar voices in public health are now available to speak at your next event as...2022-08-1205 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionNorth Carolina’s Child Vaccine StrategyDr. Elizabeth Tilson, North Carolina’s State Health Director, discusses vaccine uptake among children and why she believes North Carolina has been able to have one of the highest rates in the southeast; Julia Greenspan, ASTHO’s Director of Infectious Disease Infrastructure and Policy, details why she is concerned about ever-increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections across the U.S.; Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott, the former Rhode Island Health Director, has joined ASTHO as a Senior Executive Consultant; and ASTHO celebrates the final month of summer 2022 with a reading list of fiction and non-fiction titles. ASTHO Webpage: STD...2022-08-0204 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionSlow Uptake for COVID TherapiesDr. Manisha Juthani, Connecticut’s Public Health Commissioner, explains why providers may not be prescribing COVID-19 therapeutics; ASTHO publishes a new report to help public health leaders maximize the benefits of COVID-19 therapies; Latoya Sahadeo, ASTHO’s Director of Leadership Development, says the organization is accepting applications for the second class of scholars in the Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program; and there’s still time to register for ASTHO’s Public Health TechXpo starting tomorrow online. ASTHO Brief: Maximizing the Benefit of COVID-19 Therapeutics: Considerations for State Public Health Officials ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executiv...2022-05-0907 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionSTD AwarenessJessica Baggett, ASTHO’s Director of COVID-19 Response, explains the strategies included in ASTHO’s new COVID-19 management plan; Dr. John Hellerstedt, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, says COVID-19 has led to an uptick in congenital syphilis; ASTHO shares a new blog article detailing new USDA school lunch standards; and ASTHO reports how several members have used GIS and data visualization to support their public health work. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Plan to Support Sustained Management of COVID-19 Response ASTHO Report: Sustained Management of COVID-19 CDC Webpage: STD Awar...2022-04-1305 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Turns 80 TodayDr. Leah Devlin, former ASTHO president and North Carolina state health official, reflects on ASTHO’s support for state and territorial public health leaders and the organization’s 80th anniversary celebrated today; Dr. Jamie Pina, ASTHO’s Vice President of Public Health, Data Modernization, and Informatics, says public health had a higher profile at this year’s annual HIMSS Global Health Conference; ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser writes about harassment of public health officials in a new article for the American Journal of Public Health; and Dr. Bruce Perry headlines ASTHO’s first Insight and Inspiration event of the new year this...2022-03-2306 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s 80th Anniversary ApproachesMike Fraser, ASTHO’s CEO, reflects on ASTHO’s history as the organization prepares to celebrate 80 years on March 23rd; Heidi Westermann, ASTHO’s Director of Public Health Systems and Planning, says ASTHO is helping Guam identify and build strong partnerships across government agencies; and Dr. Bruce Perry, a best-selling author and clinician, prepares to discuss ways to revitalize the public health workforce during a new Insight and Inspiration event scheduled for March 23rd. ASTHO History Timeline ASTHO Blog Article: Interagency Collaboration to Improve Business Processes in the U.S. Virgin Islands ASTHO E-Lear...2022-03-0806 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Reacts to New COVID-19 PlanMike Fraser, ASTHO’s CEO, issues a statement offering early reaction to the Biden Administration’s new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan; Dr. Elisha Hall, Clinical Guidelines Lead for the CDC’s Vaccine Task Force, explains the latest recommendations regarding suggested intervals for first and second doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for some people; and Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO’s Chief Medical Officer, says the pandemic has everyone thinking about the social determinants of health and how to address health inequities. ASTHO News Release: State and Territorial Health Leaders Look to Next Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic White Ho...2022-03-0405 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s State of the Union ResponseCarolyn Mullen, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, reacts to President Biden’s comments about public health in his State of the Union address Tuesday night; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, says the work ASTHO members did last week on Capitol Hill was time well spent; and Heidi Westermann, ASTHO’s Director of Public Health Systems and Planning, explains how ASTHO is teaming with government and public health officials in Guam to help improve hiring and procurement processes. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Commends President Biden’s Commitment to Protect Am...2022-03-0307 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Heads to Capitol HillCarolyn McCoy, ASTHO’s Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, shares how public health leaders will engage with Members of Congress today in virtual Hill Day meetings; Amber Williams, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President of Leadership and Organizational Performance, explains the excitement for ASTHO’s new PH-Hero program; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge introduces us to Onesimus, an enslaved African who helped save hundreds of Boston residents from smallpox in 1721. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: Who Is Onesimus?2022-02-2304 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s New Resiliency ProgramASTHO announces a new resiliency program to support the strained public health workforce; Avia Mason, ASTHO’s Vice President of Learning Strategy, outlines the plan for the organization’s Washington Week gathering next week; and Cortney Lovell describes a self-guided online training that teaches ASTHO members about recovery peer services for people battling substance use. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: A New Year, A New Plan ASTHO: Recovery Peer Services Training Program 2022-02-1805 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO’s New Strategic PlanZarnaaz 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. ASTHO Blog Article...2022-02-1105 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionRural Health NeedsASTHO and associations representing epidemiologists, counties, cities, and public health labs issue a statement supporting jurisdictions moving away from universal case investigation and contact tracing at this point in the pandemic; Dr. Ayne Amjad, West Virginia’s State Health Officer, is optimistic about the future of rural health, one of ASTHO’s top ten policy issues to watch in 2022; Governors from several states joined Washington, D.C.’s mayor at a virtual congressional hearing to discuss the latest pandemic response; and ASTHO announces job openings. ASTHO Statement: The Transition Away from Universal Case Investigation and Contact Tracing for In...2022-01-2605 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionRethinking School Discipline Part 1Maggie Davis, ASTHO’s Director of State Health Policy, provides an overview of a new ASTHO report about restorative justice in schools; Annie Evans, a senior analyst of disability integration and preparedness at ASTHO, marks the first anniversary of a program that sent disability experts to help several jurisdictions better serve people living with disabilities; and an ASTHO blog article examines two top policy issues to watch in 2022, health equity and rural health, while another rounds up the top online resources of 2021. ASTHO Reports: Restorative Justice in Schools – An Upstream Approach for Addressing Inequities in the Risk of I...2022-01-1806 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionAnnouncing ASTHO’s 2022 Federal Policy AgendaCarolyn Mullen, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, outlines the organization’s 2022 federal policy agenda and tells members what they ought to expect from Washington this year; ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser says public health needs to spend more time thinking about communications and messaging; and ASTHO issues a report about period poverty, a growing public health concern. ASTHO Document: 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda National Academy of Medicine webpage: Public Health COVID-19 Impact Assessment ASTHO Blog Article: Period Poverty – A Growing Public Health Concern 2022-01-1305 min

Public Health Review Morning EditionASTHO Reacts to Winter COVID StrategyASTHO 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. The White House webpage: President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the De...2021-12-0304 min