Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. John Balbus, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the connection between weather and population health as part of our celebration of National Public Health Week; ASTHO's Caroline Brazeel says work starts today on the 2022 Profile of State and Territorial Public Health; ASTHO publishes a new blog article offering an update on federal and state guidelines for delivery of behavioral health via telehealth technology; and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris discusses the future of telehealth on a new episode of the Public Health Review podcast now online. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Toolkit: Extreme Weather and Climate Readiness ASTHO Blog Article: Joining Forces to Advance Resiliency to Complex Disasters ASTHO Blog Article: United for One Health ASTHO Profile of State and Territorial Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: State, Federal Policies Increase Virtual Access to Behavioral Health Care ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: Public Health's Role in Telehealth

Joan Adam, South Dakota's Secretary of Health, discusses the health equity gap as part of our recognition of National Public Health Week; Dr. Jose Montero, Director of the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support at the CDC, outlines steps taken to address vaccine equity; ASTHO publishes a blog article noting health equity is the organization's number one priority; and Delaware provides emergency and crisis training to people who assist those living with disabilities. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Legislative Prospectus: Health Equity ASTHO Report: Advancing Health Equity Through Immunization ASTHO Infographic: 10 Key Actions to Improve Immunization Uptake and Advance Health Equity – Community Engagement ASTHO Blog Article: Equity Will Come Standard at ASTHO ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – Delaware Stands Up a Functional Assessment Service Team

Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania's Physician General, tells us why health is a human right, as we continue our examination of the themes for this year's National Public Health Week; Kay Matthews, founder and executive director of the non-profit Shades of Blue Project, explains how personal health challenges can quickly become public health problems; HHS has a website offering guidance and resources for responding to a variety of emergencies and crisis; and ASTHO reminds listeners to register for this year's Public Health Tech Xpo planned for May 10th and 11th. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week HHS.gov Webpage: Countries Experiencing Conflict – Healthcare Preparedness and Response Resources Website: Shades of Blue Project ASTHO Public Health Tech Xpo Webpage

Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer, explains the importance of collaboration and resilience in public health; ASTHO considers two states with children's cabinets in a new blog article now online; and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky answers questions from high school students, including one about building an inclusive and encouraging community for young females interested in STEM careers. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: Building Capacity and Dedicating Field Staff to Address Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 ASTHO Blog Article: Children's Cabinets in Minnesota and Iowa Share Successes and Challenges ASTHO Blog Article: Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight – CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky

Dr. Laura Parajon, New Mexico's Deputy Secretary of Health, reacts to the findings of the new PH WINS survey and tells us how we can begin to support and rebuild frontline teams; Dr. Jose Montero, Director of the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support at the CDC, says the new Pathways to Population Health Equity Framework is an adaptation of one used in health care and business; ASTHO reports on its work to develop strategies states and territories can follow to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in a new article published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice; and leaders in the Pacific Islands describe how they have held the COVID-19 virus at bay the last two years. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Policy Watch 2022 – Public Health Workforce ASTHO Webinar: Pathways to Population Health Equity Journal of Public Health Management & Practice: Supporting Success – ASTHO's Strategies for Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity ASTHO Podcast: COVID-19 in the Pacific – What We've Learned and Where We're Going

Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, says health equity impacts every public health consideration; the 2022 Preparedness Summit begins in Atlanta; data collection for the 2022 ASTHO Profile of State and Territorial Public Health gets underway Monday, April 11th; and Dr. Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says the polling that indicates people support public health often doesn't provide an accurate reading of community attitudes. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Blog Article: State Policy Can Reduce Systemic Racism in Public Health ASTHO Report: Achieving Optimal Health for All by Eliminating Structural Racism 2022 Preparedness Summit ASTHO News Release: National Survey – Public Health Professionals Pushed to Limit de Beaumont Foundation webpage: PH WINS 2021 Findings

Dr. Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says the results of a national survey of public health workers indicate a workforce under attack; Morning Edition shares plans to cover National Public Health Week starting next Monday; Dr. Jewell Mullen, a former state health official in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is thinking about a pilot project that helped two Georgia agencies find new ways to work together; and registration is open for ASTHO's second annual Public Health Tech Xpo. ASTHO News Release: National Survey – Public Health Professionals Pushed to Limit de Beaumont Foundation webpage: PH WINS 2021 Findings APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Podcast: Public Health Review ASTHO Public Health Tech Xpo Webpage

Caroline Brazeel, ASTHO's Senior Director for Population Health and Innovation, explains how states and territories are preparing for the moment when millions of children could lose health care coverage as early as this summer; two professionals enrolled in a unique public health leadership program answer questions about their experience in a new ASTHO blog article; ASTHO President Dr. Nirav Shah wins an award from the American Medical Association; and ASTHO highlights Delaware and Kansas for work to address environmental public health challenges. ASTHO Blog Article: Diversity in Public Health Leadership Has Never Been More Important YouTube: AMA Awards for Government Service - Outstanding Career Public Servant at the State Level ASTHO Blog Article: Implementing an Environmental Public Health Tracking Program – Challenges and Solutions

ASTHO and the de Beaumont Foundation release early results of a new survey of America's public health workforce; ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia says there are steps public health departments can take to address lagging COVID-19 vaccine uptake; Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says telehealth is a lifeline for doctors and hospitals in rural areas; and today is National Doctors Day. ASTHO News Release: National Survey – Public Health Professionals Pushed to Limit FDA News Release: FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast

Dr. Andrea Gentzke, a health scientist in the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, reviews the findings of the latest National Youth Tobacco Survey; Jack Niedenthal, Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, explains why his jurisdiction decided to close the borders early during the COVID-19 pandemic; ASTHO plans a webinar this afternoon to introduce its new toolkit to help public health agencies assess cognitive health needs and promote healthy aging; and registration is now open for ASTHO's second annual Public Health Tech Xpo scheduled for May 10-11 online. CDC Webpage: Tobacco Product Use and Associated Factors Among Middle and High School Students – National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2021 CDC News Release: Approximately 2.55 Million Students Reported Currently Using a Tobacco Product in 2021 ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: COVID-19 in the Pacific – What We've Learned and Where We're Going ASTHO Resource: Needs Assessment Toolkit for Dementia, Cognitive Health, and Caregiving ASTHO Briefing: Assessing Needs Toolkit ASTHO Public Health Tech Xpo Webpage