Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. Karen Smith, Former Director of the California Department of Public Health, says day three of National Public Health Week focuses on climate change and the impact of environmental concerns on communities; Karl Ensign, ASTHO Vice President of Island Support, tells us ASTHO is celebrating a big funding win for three island nations aligned with the U.S. as freely associated states; and an ASTHO brief discusses how foodborne illness is preventable yet costly. ASTHO Webpage: Climate and Health National Public Health Week Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Fully Fund the Renegotiated Compacts of Free Association and Reduce Compact Impact in U.S. Territories and States Policy Statement Mazie Hirono News Release Honolulu Civil Beat News Article: Congress Restores Federal Benefits To COFA Migrants As Part Of $7.1 Billion Aid Deal ASTHO Brief: Evidence-Based Approaches to Promoting Health Equity in Retail Food Safety ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and an ASTHO Member, tells us healthy neighborhoods are the focus on day two of National Public Health Week; Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota State Health Officer and an ASTHO Member, says a new ASTHO policy statement on public health infrastructure recommends sustained investments and the adoption of public health standards; and ASTHO has created resources to aid health agencies in communities affected by mass firearm violence. ASTHO Webpage: Environmental Health – Reducing Chemical Exposure and Supporting Food Safety ASTHO Report: Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance for Lead Testing in Water National Public Health Week Webpage National Public Health Week Webpage: Healthy Neighborhoods ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Infrastructure Policy Statement ASTHO Webpage: Health Agencies Can Support Communities Suffering Mass Firearm Violence

Jeanne Ayers, ASTHO Alum and Executive Director of Health Democracy Healthy People, says research has shown that a civically engaged community is a healthy community; Betty Bekemeier, Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing, tells us about a new ASTHO white paper that examines how states are leveraging funding sources to help with transportation; and an ASTHO webinar will teach you how to assess your agency's work to prevent adverse childhood experiences later this month. ASTHO Blog Article: Why Public Health Officials Should Make Voting Accessible for Everybody ASTHO Webpage: State Health Officials Share 12 Tips for Safe In-Person Voting ASTHO Blog Article: Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care ASTHO Report: Cross Sector Collaborations – Addressing Health Inequities in Access to Care Through Public Health and Transportation Partnerships ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Virtual 101 Training ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director at the American Public Health Association, tells us about this year's National Public Health Week which kicks off on Monday; Kellie Waugh, ASTHO Analyst for Health Improvement and Healthy Aging, describes a new resource hub that explains how to integrate sustainability into your work on the Healthy Brain Initiative; Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, says women bring lived experiences that contribute to her department's success; and infant mental health is examined in an ASTHO webinar set for Monday, April 8th. National Public Health Week Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Integrating Sustainability into Healthy Brain Initiative Implementation ASTHO Webinar: VLS 18 – ASTHOConnects: Infant Mental Health

Dr. Karen Smith, Former Director of the California Department of Public Health, tells us about the early days of her career; Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, details the Ready or Not Report which gets specific about areas that need improvement; Dr. Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information and Data Strategy Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, reflects on this year's takeaways from the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference; and ASTHO is hosting a program for immersive leadership development in April. Trust for America's Health Webpage: Ready or Not 2024 – Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism ASTHO Webinar: Leadership Accelerator – Fast-Track Your Skills with ELM - Cohort 1

Susan Bsharah, Associate Director at Guidehouse, discusses an upcoming TEFCA webinar set for April 4; Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and an ASTHO Member, tells us about the "Good Housing Good Health" initiative; Dr. Pattie Tucker, Director of the Office of Women's Health at the CDC, talks about the Power of Partnerships Health Equity Alliance; and an ASTHO blog article lists 7 public health podcast to listen to in 2024. ASTHO Webinar: TEFCA Overview and Perspectives from the Field Michigan Health and Human Services Webpage: MDHHS and MSHDA launch "Good Housing = Good Health" program ASTHO Blog Article: Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, updates us on the Long COVID situation; Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont, tells us about ASTHO's recently updated policy statement on adverse childhood experiences; and Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses a new playbook to help public health agencies deal with online misinformation. Long COVID Update Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Adverse Childhood Experiences Policy Statement Practical Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. Debra Bogen discusses expanding overdose training in PA to various populations, while Beth Giambrone talks about public health's role in transportation and collaborations with state health agencies. Topics include combating stigma, healthcare professional preparedness, and upcoming webinars on related initiatives.

Discussions on the sharp increase in alcohol-related deaths, public health funding updates, and cultivating future public health leaders are highlighted in this episode. Insights into pandemic-related changes impacting alcohol misuse deaths and the challenges faced by Congress in finalizing a budget package for the upcoming fiscal year are also covered.

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells us ASTHO continues to focus on improving heart health in our island areas; Lisa Peterson, ASTHO Senior Director for Preparedness, discusses the upcoming 2024 Preparedness Summit; and an ASTHO report highlights successful partnerships between state health agencies and transportation sectors to address health disparities in accessing care. ASTHO Blog Article: Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories 2024 Preparedness Summit Webpage ASTHO Report: Braiding and Layering Funding to Address the Social Determinants of Health