Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. Jessica Schleider, Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, says social media platforms are one of the best ways to reach kids in crisis; Josh Hodges, Chief Customer Officer at the National Council on Aging, explains how older adults will be helped by a new direct care workforce strategy center; and a webinar will offer perspective on several ways to effectively advance STI program needs. STAT News Article: Banning teens from social media won't help their mental health. Here's what might ASTHO Webpage: Social and Behavioral Health National Council on Aging Webpage: Meet our Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center Partners National Coalition of STD Directors Webinar: Navigating the State Legislative Session and Department Collaboration – SPEAKS Session with ASTHO and NCSD ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts

Jessica Baggett, Senior Advisor for Public Health Response at ASTHO, talks about a package of evidence-based strategies outlined in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice; Megan Tompkins, Director of Data Modernization for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, tells us about a web page full of stories about the impact of data modernization work; and Dr. James Bell III, Chief of Staff for the Public Health Administration at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, explains how it's possible to advance DEI work in state government. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Webpage: Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Webpage: DMI Stories From The Field ASTHO Blog Article: Leading from the Inside: Advancing DEI at the State Level ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

A national symposium on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, moderated by ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and attended by many ASTHO members, discussed many aspects of the virus; Dr. Janice Phillips, Assistant Director at the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses their 30 Days of Public Health Campaign; and ASTHO has a webinar focused on leveraging syndromic surveillance to promote health equity for people with disabilities. ASTHO Webpage: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium Illinois Department of Public Health News Release: IDPH Kicks Off "30 Days of Public Health" Celebration to Coincide with National Minority Health Month ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action Technical Assistance

Corey Davis, Director of the Harm Reduction Legal Project at the Network for Public Health Law, discusses the challenges of improving naloxone distribution; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, tells us about her team's advocacy efforts as fiscal year 2025 appropriations advocacy gets underway; and the CDC has a warning about the dangers of some botox injections. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO's Public Health Legal Mapping Center ASTHO Blog Article: The Fentanyl Crisis Requires Ongoing and Strategic Federal Action CDC Webpage: Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts

Corinne Gillenwater, Dr. Marcus Plescia, and Tamira Moon from ASTHO discuss building non-traditional partnerships using Healthy People 2030, preparing for potential Avian Flu outbreaks, and the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance. They also address workforce challenges and opportunities in their Disease Forecasting Learning Series.

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, previews a national symposium on avian flu; Jack McClure, a Public Health Consultant with the Association of Immunization Managers, helps us understand how to reach younger people interested in public health careers; Dr. Nayda Roman, Director of the Commission on Suicide Prevention at the Puerto Rico Department of Health, discusses new federal grants that give Puerto Rico the money it needs to do more suicide prevention work; and an ASTHO blog article has us thinking again about the health connections between animals, humans, and the environment. Avian Flu Symposium Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Workforce ASTHO Webpage: Closing the Distance in Puerto Rico ASTHO Blog Article: Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach

Dia Gainor and Mike Cisneros discuss challenges in EMS, the importance of data storytelling, and defeating superbugs with a health equity approach. Gainor highlights issues with EMS services relying on volunteers, while Cisneros emphasizes the need to present data effectively. The podcast also touches on upcoming avian flu discussions and the significance of collaboration between public health officials and EMS directors for data-driven solutions.

Kathy Jo Robbins, One Health Treatment Program Administrator, Delaware Division of Public Health, explains her state's One Health approach and how EpiChats have helped educate audiences; Massimo Pacilli, Deputy Commissioner, Disease Control Bureau, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department in Charlotte, NC, discuss their response to avian flu cases during an online news conference hosted by the Big Cities Health Coalition; Catherine Murphy, an ASTHO Government Affairs analyst, says the organization's latest appropriations book is timed to inform the congressional appropriations process; and there's still time to register to attend today's training session centered on risk and protective factors associated with adverse childhood experiences. ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast: One Health - The Shared Future of People, Animals, and the Planet Webpage: Delaware Division of Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: What to Expect from FY25 Appropriations ASTHO Resource: FY25 Governmental Public Health Appropriations Book ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Virtual 101 Training

Admiral Rachel Levine discusses policy's impact on public health, Massimo Pacilli details measles outbreak response in Chicago, Chrissie Juliano emphasizes flexible funding in public health, and Dr. Wyche-Etheridge explores diversity in public health leadership.

Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Director of the Climate for Health Program at EcoAmerica, discusses a new ASTHO training program that connects the impacts of climate change to public health; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells the news site Governing that coordination between agriculture and public health officials is critical as more dairy herds test positive for avian influenza; Dr. Ari Bernstein, Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the CDC, reviews updated guidance for clinicians with patients exposed to PFAS; an ASTHO blog article summarizes public health policy in the U.S. territories and freely associated states; and a webinar hosted by the National Coalition of STD Directors will help you learn how to work with state lawmakers. ASTHO Webpage: Climate for Health Ambassadors Training Governing News Article: Public Health's Strategy to Protect Against Bird Flu CDC Webpage: PFAS Information for Clinicians – 2024 ASTHO Blog Article: Island Areas Public Health Policies in 2024 NCSD Webinar: Navigating the State Legislative Session and Department Collaboration: SPEAKS Session with ASTHO and NCSD