Public Health Review Morning Edition

Rachael Banks, Public Health Director for the Oregon Health Authority Division of Public Health, discusses the results of a new study exploring the connections between climate change and youth mental health; Rebecca Fronberg, Program Manager at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, talks about how ASTHO has provided $75,000 in grants to help create lactation spaces in 52 businesses around the state; and an ASTHO blog article reminds members that it's always a good time to work on building relationships with federal elected officials. Oregon Health Authority Webpage: Climate Change and Youth Mental Health Utah Department of Health Webpage: Breastfeeding at Work ASTHO Blog Article: How Health Officials Can Build Relationships with Members of Congress

Dr. 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

Dr. 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

ASTHO 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

Jill 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 Public Health Reports: Digital Tools Adopted by Public Health Agencies to Support COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing ASTHO E-Learning: Data Visualization for Performance Improvement Learning Series ASTHO E-Learning: Quality Improvement Learning Series ASTHO Legislative Alerts

AJ Pearlman, Director of Public Health AmeriCorps, shares the organization's plan to get more people into public health positions across the nation; ASTHO explains legal considerations for agencies working to vaccinate people against Monkeypox; Shelby Rowell, ASTHO's Senior Analyst for Clinical to Community Connections, explains a project to help states and territories leverage funding to address food insecurity; and ASTHO encourages you to sign up for its Public Health Weekly newsletter emails. Public Health AmeriCorps ASTHO Blog Article: Legal Considerations for Scaling Monkeypox Vaccination Efforts ASTHO Blog Article: Using Your Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Food Insecurity ASTHO White Papers: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address Housing and Food Insecurity ASTHO Public Health Weekly Newsletter

Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, says new CDC life expectancy data sounds an alarm for public health and the nation; ASTHO shares how public health leaders can help their teams recover from the pandemic; Dr. Frederic Bertley, President and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio, shares tips with public health communicators meeting in Atlanta last month; and ASTHO lists several job openings. ASTHO Blog Article: Building a Culture of Care – Leadership in Public Health Agencies Website: Center of Science and Industry ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Public Health Weekly Newsletter

Heather Sebero, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Social and Behavioral Health, discusses the alarming mental health crisis impacting young people across the country; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and the Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, examines a new CDC report that says life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped; the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the need for public health to build partnerships; and ASTHO legislative alerts are the best way to monitor important policy and budget decisions happening around the nation. CDC Webpage: Mental Health, Suicidality, and Connectedness Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021 ASTHO Blog Article: State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides The New York Times News Article: U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Again in 'Historic' Setback ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health and Housing Partnerships: Lessons from New York and Rhode Island

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, Innovation Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, discusses a new way to get more generic Naloxone to people who need it; Colorado works with six counties to respond to the challenges of suicide and overdose; Dr. Greg Holzman, former State Medical Officer at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, helps Wisconsin revive its Public Health Council as part of ASTHO's Senior Leader Reserve Corps; and ASTHO encourages listeners to subscribe to its Public Health Weekly newsletter. The Washington Post News Article: It's about to get easier to access affordable naloxone Remedy Alliance for the People Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: How Strong Partnerships Improved Colorado's Suicide And Overdose Prevention Strategy

Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina State Health Officer and Assistant Secretary for Public Health, discusses disparities in the Monkeypox response; Meredith Alexander, Senior Analyst for Performance Excellence, explains how the Senior Leader Reserve Corps can assist ASTHO members looking for extra help with a project; and ASTHO's new Speakers Bureau is ready to help you find an expert for your next event. ASTHO Webpage: Senior Leader Reserve Corps