Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. 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 Public Health Week Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Integrating Sustainability into Healthy Brain Initiative Implementation ASTHO Webinar: VLS 18 – ASTHOConnects: Infant Mental Health

Dr. Karen Smith, Former Director of the California Department of Public Health, tells us about the early days of her career; Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, details the Ready or Not Report which gets specific about areas that need improvement; Dr. Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information and Data Strategy Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, reflects on this year's takeaways from the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference; and ASTHO is hosting a program for immersive leadership development in April. Trust for America's Health Webpage: Ready or Not 2024 – Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism ASTHO Webinar: Leadership Accelerator – Fast-Track Your Skills with ELM - Cohort 1

Susan Bsharah, Associate Director at Guidehouse, discusses an upcoming TEFCA webinar set for April 4; Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and an ASTHO Member, tells us about the "Good Housing Good Health" initiative; Dr. Pattie Tucker, Director of the Office of Women's Health at the CDC, talks about the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance; and an ASTHO blog article lists 7 public health podcast to listen to in 2024. ASTHO Webinar: TEFCA Overview and Perspectives from the Field Michigan Health and Human Services Webpage: MDHHS and MSHDA launch "Good Housing = Good Health" program ASTHO Blog Article: Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, updates us on the Long COVID situation; Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont, tells us about ASTHO's recently updated policy statement on adverse childhood experiences; and Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses a new playbook to help public health agencies deal with online misinformation. Long COVID Update Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Adverse Childhood Experiences Policy Statement Practical Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. Debra Bogen discusses expanding overdose training in PA to various populations, while Beth Giambrone talks about public health's role in transportation and collaborations with state health agencies. Topics include combating stigma, healthcare professional preparedness, and upcoming webinars on related initiatives.

Discussions on the sharp increase in alcohol-related deaths, public health funding updates, and cultivating future public health leaders are highlighted in this episode. Insights into pandemic-related changes impacting alcohol misuse deaths and the challenges faced by Congress in finalizing a budget package for the upcoming fiscal year are also covered.

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells us ASTHO continues to focus on improving heart health in our island areas; Lisa Peterson, ASTHO Senior Director for Preparedness, discusses the upcoming 2024 Preparedness Summit; and an ASTHO report highlights successful partnerships between state health agencies and transportation sectors to address health disparities in accessing care. ASTHO Blog Article: Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories 2024 Preparedness Summit Webpage ASTHO Report: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address the Social Determinants of Health

Topics discussed include impacts of overdose deaths, ethical use of AI in health communication, opportunities for improving workplace wellness in public health, and resources for finding a career in public health. The podcast sheds light on the lasting consequences of losing a loved one to overdose, higher mortality risks faced by parents, suicide postvention, trust-building, and genuine communication.

Dr. Michelle Mello, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine, studied state lawmakers' response to the use of public health authority during the pandemic; Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, Chief Science Officer at the Washington Department of Health, discusses the vending machines filled with COVID and Flu tests that are popping up all over Washington; and ASTHO's speakers bureau can help you find the person to take your event to the next level. British Medical Journal Webpage: Legal infrastructure for pandemic response – lessons not learnt in the US Washington State Department of Health Webpage: Department of Health unveils kiosks that offer free COVID-19 and flu tests ASTHO Webpage: Speakers Bureau ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, discusses the 21st edition of the Ready or Not Report; Catherine Jones, ASTHO Government Affairs Senior Analyst, tells us ASTHO's Hill Day program in late February continues to receive high marks; and an ASTHO webinar on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement with ASTHO President Dr. Steven Stack, will take place in April. Trust for America's Health Webpage: Ready or Not 2024 – Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism ASTHO Blog Article: State and Territorial Health Officials Convene First On-site Hill Day Since COVID ASTHO Webinar: TEFCA Overview and Perspectives from the Field