647: A New Social Determinant, Measles Outbreak Response

Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services, reflects on the policy factors that impact public health; Massimo Pacilli, Deputy Commissioner of the Disease Control Bureau with the Chicago Department of Public Health, tells us teams are working to immunize people staying in shelters around the city as a measles outbreak occurs in Chicago; Chrissie Juliano, Executive Director for the Big Cities Health Coalition, adds that the situation in Chicago is why public health needs flexible funding; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, delves into how DEI supports effective public health leadership.

HHS Webpage: Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience

Big Cities Health Coalition Webpage: Big city health leaders urge vaccination amid another measles outbreak

Chicago Department of Public Health Webpage: Get the Facts – Measles

ASTHO Blog Article: Breaking The Mold – How DEI Builds Successful Public Health Leaders

ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed