Public Health Review Morning Edition

Corinne Gillenwater, Dr. Marcus Plescia, and Tamira Moon from ASTHO discuss building non-traditional partnerships using Healthy People 2030, preparing for potential Avian Flu outbreaks, and the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance. They also address workforce challenges and opportunities in their Disease Forecasting Learning Series.

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. Avian Flu Symposium Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Workforce ASTHO Webpage: Closing the Distance in Puerto Rico ASTHO Blog Article: Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach

Dia Gainor and Mike Cisneros discuss challenges in EMS, the importance of data storytelling, and defeating superbugs with a health equity approach. Gainor highlights issues with EMS services relying on volunteers, while Cisneros emphasizes the need to present data effectively. The podcast also touches on upcoming avian flu discussions and the significance of collaboration between public health officials and EMS directors for data-driven solutions.

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. ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: One Health - The Shared Future of People, Animals, and the Planet 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

Admiral Rachel Levine discusses policy's impact on public health, Massimo Pacilli details measles outbreak response in Chicago, Chrissie Juliano emphasizes flexible funding in public health, and Dr. Wyche-Etheridge explores diversity in public health leadership.

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 NCSD Webinar: Navigating the State Legislative Session and Department Collaboration: SPEAKS Session with ASTHO and NCSD

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 blog article explains how leadership by example can benefit employees. The Washington Post News Article: As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push 'anti-diet' advice ASTHO Report: Policy Considerations for Reducing Congenital Syphilis CDC Webpage: STI Awareness Week U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Webpage: HHS Announces Department Actions to Slow Surging Syphilis Epidemic ASTHO Blog Article: Leading by Example Benefits Employees ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

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 for Environmental Health, describes a new ASTHO training program to help your staff learn how to address the impacts of climate change in your communities; and ASTHO has plans for a webinar to discuss the definition of disability. ASTHO Report: Policy Considerations for Reducing Congenital Syphilis CDC Webpage: STI Awareness Week The Hill News Article: US sees record syphilis cases as funding cuts threaten to worsen epidemic ASTHO Webpage: Climate for Health Ambassadors Training ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action

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 Environmental Health Directors annual meeting. National WIC Association News Release: USDA Finalizes Changes to WIC Food Packages; National WIC Association Calls for Swift Implementation ASTHO Webpage: 2024 SEHD Annual Meeting ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

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 Schedule. CDC Webpage: Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality ASTHO Webpage: FY25 Governmental Public Health Appropriations Book ASTHO Webpage: Changes to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CHI Services ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed