Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. Jorge Petit, Founder and CEO of Quality Healthcare Solutions, discusses his article in Forbes where he advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusivity; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, helps us navigate appropriation season in D.C.; an ASTHO blog article outlines efforts to reduce maternal mortality; and you can apply for the Building Capacity to Advance Health program to address health equity in your everyday work. Forbes Article: Championing Change – Healthcare Initiatives And Policies For LGBTQ+ Inclusivity ASTHO Webpage: Summary of FY25 House Appropriations Bill ASTHO Blog Article: Reducing Maternal Mortality, a Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicator ASTHO Webpage: Building Capacity to Advance Health

Eli Kern, Senior Epidemiologist at Public Health Seattle and King County, says public health teams in Washington are finding new ways to identify tobacco prevention challenges and opportunities; Tiffany Meche, Director of the Bureau of Sanitary Services within the Office of Public Health under the Louisiana Department of Health, tells us employees should also be considered during preparations for natural disasters; the CDC is warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections in the U.S.; an ASTHO webinar will discuss innovation in public health systems; and an article from ASTHO and the CDC explores current health equity science and opportunities in state and local health departments. ASTHO Report: Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report ASTHO Webinar: Lessons with the State of Washington on Medicaid Data and Tobacco Use ASTHO Blog Article: Why It's Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season CDC Webpage: Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Innovating in Public Health Systems Journal of Public Health Management & Practice Webpage: Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity – Preliminary Considerations for Implementing Health Equity Science at State and Local Health Departments ASTHO Brief: Advancing Health Equity Science Implementation in Health Departments

Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, discusses a scan of literature focused on diversity to encourage people to consider work in public health; Nassira Nicola, Deputy Director for Access and Inclusion in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement, reflects on a study by ASTHO and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities that focuses on how people living with disabilities interacted with mass vaccination centers; and a report from ASTHO examines the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. National Hispanic Health Foundation Webpage PublicHealthCareers.org Association of University Centers on Disability News Release: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Report: COVID-19 Impact on Inpatient Admissions and Chronic Conditions Among Medicaid Enrollees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Analysis of Louisiana and Pennsylvania

Katie Steffens, Deputy Program Manager for the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, is working to give potential employees the skills they need to thrive; Suja Shunmugavelu, ASTHO Senior Director of Engagement, discusses this week's Executive Leadership Forum; Joh Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Public Health at ICF, tells us about a high-level discussion on the social determinants of health that you can now watch; and an ASTHO brief explains how Guam public health officials are working to centralize their grants management and procurement processes. ASTHO Blog Article: Tobacco Control Programs Use Business Process Mapping to Strengthen Workforce ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Peer Networks ICF Webpage: Public health on the front lines – A conversation about the social determinants of health ASTHO Brief: Centralizing Administrative Functions, with Lessons Learned from Guam

Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, offers straightforward advice on managing online misinformation; Locola Hayes, the Deputy Director for Strategy and Implementation in CDC's Office of Science, explains how science can help advance health equity; ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter encourages public health to understand the challenges marginalized communities face towards reaching the goal of optimal health; and an ASTHO webinar covers how Medicaid enrolled tobacco users in Washington state access health care. Practical Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation Journal of Public Health Management and Practice: Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Key LGBTQI+ Progress at HHS ASTHO Webpage: Lessons with the State of Washington on Medicaid Data and Tobacco Use

ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and Executive Director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, Kate McEvoy, have sent a letter to Congress to lift the Medicaid funding cap on all U.S. territories and approve a permanent 83 percent federal contribution to Medicaid costs in Puerto Rico; an ASTHO blog article discusses proposed legislation and the benefits of telehealth in rural areas; Heather Tomlinson, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Immunizations, explains ASTHO tools to help adopt the FDA Food Code; Maria Sarabia, Assistant Commissioner for the Health Improvement Bureau at the Minnesota Department of Health, shares a new assessment to help health department update health improvement plans; and the CDC has issued a health advisory on Diamond Shruumz- Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies.

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, discusses a letter to Congress that asks lawmakers to lift the Medicaid funding cap on all U.S. territories; Gordon Thane, CEO and Principal Consultant for Public Health Insight, says gaps in public health knowledge can keep important information from reaching those who need it most; communication is the topic of an ASTHO webinar happening on Monday June 24th; and an ASTHO blog article from Dr. James Bell III, Chief of Staff at the Michigan Health Department and a DELPH graduate, explains how Michigan is working to address health disparities. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO and NAMD Call on Congress to Fully Fund Medicaid and CHIP in U.S. Territories Public Health Insight Podcast Episode: Leadership in Public Health and Medicine ASTHO Webinar: Combatting the Rise of Syphilis Through State Communication Campaigns ASTHO Blog Article: Roots of Equity – Addressing Health Disparities and Advancing Inclusive Solutions in Michigan ASTHO Webinar: Performance Management Techniques for Successful Decision Making

Suleima Salgado, an ASTHO Telehealth Consultant, shares details of a new needs assessment focused on telehealth; Dr. Fredrick Echols, CEO and Founder of Population Health and Social Justice Consulting LLC and a DELPH Graduate, tells us how DELPH graduates use their newly acquired skills to impact work in agencies across the states and territories; and an ASTHO resource provides ideas to build additional capacity to address adverse childhood experiences. ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Telehealth Needs Assessment ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: DELPH Reflections – A Journey Towards Creating a More Equitable and Just Democracy ASTHO Webpage: Leadership Development ASTHO Webpage: Actions to Build Capacity for ACEs Prevention

Megan Drake-Pereyra, ASTHO Advisor for Public Health Infrastructure, says island area agencies are looking to update plans and processes following the pandemic; Arthur U. San Agustin, Special Assistant to the Office of the Governor, tells us Leaders in Guam have spent a lot of time working to improve the way they manage small purchase procurement; the CDC has issued a health advisory regarding a federal health care fraud indictment against a telehealth company that provides ADHD treatment; and the ASTHO Leadership Institute is building a new cohort of senior public health leaders interested in strategic professional development. ASTHO Blog Article: How Two Island Health Departments Are Preparing for Successful Public Health Planning ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: Using Business Process Improvement to Address Procurement Challenges in Guam CDC Webpage: Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Leadership Institute

Ashley Hebert, Senior Program Manager for Community and Government Relations with the Center for Black Health and Equity, says despite challenges organizations must continue their work to protect communities of color from tobacco industry campaigns; Ashley Ottewell, ASTHO Director of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics at ASTHO, discusses a JPHMP article written about health equity science; and Kristin Sullivan, ASTHO Director of Public Health Systems Improvement and Infrastructure, discusses a project to help leaders in the U.S. Virgin Islands improve their business processes. ASTHO Brief: Engaging Communities Is a Critical Tobacco Control Strategy Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Article: Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity ASTHO STAR Center ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed