Public Health Review Morning Edition

Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and an ASTHO Member, discusses the allocation of $300 million to address substance use disorder; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, spoke to Route Fifty about COVID-19 vaccinations; Maya Goldman, a Reporter for Axios, tells us about a new report that says the U.S. will be short thousands of health care workers by 2028; and an ASTHO webinar will help create a workplace that promotes psychological safety. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services News Release: MDHHS Director Hertel visits Detroit Recovery Project to discuss nearly $300 million in FY 2025 budget to address SUD Route Fifty News Article: $62M available for state, local health agencies to offer free vaccines Axios News Article: Health worker shortages forecast thru 2028 ASTHO Webinar: Grounding Leadership and Engagement in Psychological Safety to Promote a Culture of Equity

Catherine Jones, Senior Analyst, Government Affairs, ASTHO, outlines a new ASTHO blog article about the federal response to rising temperatures; Bobbi Krabill, Deputy Director, Office of Performance and Innovation, Ohio Department of Health, discusses ensuring those with disabilities are included in emergency planning; and an ASTHO webinar on Tuesday, September 17th, details campaign messaging to promote pharmacist-prescribed contraception. An Impact Evaluation of the Disability and Preparedness Specialist Program Ohio Includes Stakeholders of All Abilities in Public Health Planning ASTHO Webinar: Implementation of Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception: Public Outreach & Awareness

Amber Williams, ASTHO Senior Vice President, reflects on the changes in public health in her seven years with the organization; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President, discusses Congress' focus this fall, a continuing resolution, and what ASTHO members need to know in the View from Washington, DC report; A webinar on how to put performance management into action is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th; An e-learning course on the STRETCH Framework will teach attendees how to apply health equity principles; and ASTHO will hold office hours Monday, September 16th, for agencies to ask questions about the Public Health Data Modernization Implementation Center Program. ASTHO Legislative Alerts ASTHO Webinar: Operationalizing Performance Management in a Health Department ASTHO Online Course: Tools to Operationalize Equity Using the STRETCH Framework Office Hours: Data Modernization Implementation Center Program

Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health, New York State Department of Health, details a program that uses scholarships to address health inequities; Dr. Umair Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health, had a recent appearance on a podcast and discussed the relationship between public health, health care providers and communities; Marie Flake, Senior Program Manager at the Public Health Foundation, outlines an e-learning training on the Foundational Public Health Services Framework, FPHS; Preview of an interview with a longtime ASTHO executive. New York State Department of Health Announces Additional Funding to Continue Efforts to Improve and Expand Physician Diversity Reimagining Government for the Digital Age Podcast Episode: Reimagining Public Healthcare with Globally Renowned Innovator, Dr. Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health ASTHO and PHF: Foundational Public Health Services eLearning Series

Maggie Nilz, MPH, CPH, Senior Analyst, Preparedness and Disability Integration, ASTHO, discusses emergency stockpiles management; Allison Budzinski, Social & Behavioral Health and Workforce Senior Analyst, ASTHO, previews strategies for agencies to recruit and hire from a new article in Journal of Public Health Management and Practice; A new ASTHO blog article explains how members can promote a planning culture; And sign up for ASTHO Legislative Alert emails. Strategic Stockpiling: How New State Policies will Impact Emergency Preparedness JPHMP: Optimizing Governmental Public Health Recruitment and Hiring Cultivating a Culture of Planning ASTHO Legislative Alerts

Alysia Mihalakos, Chief, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rhode Island Department of Health, and Chair of the ASTHO Directors of Public Health Preparedness Peer Network, discusses National Preparedness Month and year-round collaboration of agencies that respond to emergencies; Dr. Andrea Young, Director for the Division of Workforce Development, CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center, details the AmeriCorps and CDC grant funding to support more than 4,000 AmeriCorps workers; and information on the HHS "Risk Less. Do More" campaign to educate audiences about respiratory viruses. National Preparedness Month Ready.gov AmeriCorps and CDC Award $76 Million in Funding to Support Public Health Needs Nationwide ASTHO Office Hours: Data Modernization Implementation Center Program HHS "Risk Less. Do More" Campaign

Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, breaks down the latest 'Pain in the Nation' report; Chantel Emery, the Dialysis Infection Prevention Lead with the Florida Department of Health's Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Program, tells us how the Making Dialysis Safer Coalition has helped her team; and the third convening of the STRETCH 2.0 initiative will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 4 p.m. ET. 2024 Pain in the Nation Report: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths CDC Web Page: Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition ASTHO Blog Article: Enhancing Dialysis Safety – Voices from the Making Dialysis Safer Coalition ASTHO Webinar: Grounding Leadership and Engagement in Psychological Safety to Promote a Culture of Equity ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed

John Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Health at ICF, previews an upcoming webinar on AI; Paula Lee, Manager of Public Health Training at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships; tells us about the Athena Success Partnering Program; the Data Modernization Implementation Center Program is off and running; SAMHSA is hosting an inaugural 988 day later this month; and the Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a podcast called "This is Public Health." ICF Webinar: The role of AI in advancing public health ASTHO Blog Article: Colorado's New Online Mentorship Initiative Supports Local Public Health Agencies PHIG Web Page: Data Modernization Implementation Center Program SAMHSA Web Page: 988 Day Illinois Department of Public Health Podcast: Exploring Public Health Efforts in Illinois with Director Sameer Vohra

Rachel Jervis, Foodborne, Enteric, Waterborne, and Wastewater Diseases Program Manager with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, discusses a recent CDC report on foodborne illnesses; Paolo Del Vecchio, Director of SAMHSA's Office of Recovery, outlines the upcoming observances of National Recovery Month; ASTHO welcomes new member Naomi Adeline-Biggs, who was recently appointed as the new Public Health Director for the Oregon Health Authority; and several ASTHO members were quoted in a recent Route Fifty article focused on ASTHO's recent respiratory virus season deskside briefing. CDC Report: Reported Incidence of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food SAMHSA Web Page: National Recovery Month 2024 ASTHO Web Page: Naomi Adeline-Biggs Route Fifty News Article: How states can tackle vaccine hesitancy with data

Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Secretary of Health for the Maryland Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, discusses the state's revamped overdose dashboard; Claire Hannan, Executive Director of the Association of Immunization Managers, tells us how immunizations get extra attention during this month; Dr. James McDonald, New York State Health Commissioner and an ASTHO Member, explains his approach to health equity; and an ASTHO webinar focuses on pharmacist-prescribed contraception on Tuesday, September 17th. Maryland Department of Health News Release: Maryland Department of Health launches new overdose data dashboard Association of Immunization Managers Web Page: 2024 Immunization Champion Award Winners New York Now Web Page: Full Episode – The State of NY's Cannabis Industry, NYS DOH Commissioner ASTHO Webinar: Implementation of Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception: Public Outreach & Awareness