Public Health Review Morning Edition

Dr. Monica Bharel, Senior Public Health Advisor at Advanced Clinical, discusses data infrastructure needs; Dr. Michael Fraser, ASTHO CEO, says new a ASTHO guidebook will help public health leaders navigate news media requests; Pacific Island region health leaders plan to meet in June to discuss ways to control the Dengue virus; and you have one more day to purchase online tickets to ASTHO's TechXpo and Futures Forum starting tomorrow. Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum The story of the COVID-19 vaccine, from the lab to millions of arms Dengue Preparedness in the U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States

AJ Pearlman, Director of Public Health AmeriCorps, says the organization can provide the people to support agency infrastructure improvements; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, says there is some movement on spending bills in Congress; ASTHO plans a webinar on Wednesday, June 21st that features teams who've improved vaccine uptake in their communities; and ASTHO reports the number of proposals to ban flavored tobacco products in a STAT news article. Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Partnerships for Progress: An Intro to the Vaccine Equity Project R.J. Reynolds sues California to protect 'crisp' cigarettes from flavor ban

Dr. Brian Anderson, Chief Digital Health Physician at the MITRE Corporation, says public health needs to make data and technology more inclusive; online tickets to attend ASTHO's TechXpo are still available; Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, discusses Kentucky's COVID-19 infection and death rates; an ASTHO blog article outlines the benefits of attending the TechXpo and the bonus gathering in June; and ASTHO has a news release for the TechXpo. Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Kentucky's Covid-19 death rate lower than U.S. average when adjusted for health conditions and average ages in the states Connection, Innovation, and Transformation at Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Technology, Workforce, Infrastructure Solutions Focus of U.S. Public Health Leaders Meeting

Dr. Kerstin Emerson, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia College of Public Health, examines a new report on loneliness from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Ericka McGowan, ASTHO Senior Director of Emerging Infectious Disease, tells us providers and patients prefer in-person care over telemedicine appointments; there's still time to get an online ticket to ASTHO's TechXpo set to begin May 23rd; and ASTHO has a blog about the benefits of community design. New Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States Video Telemedicine Experiences In COVID-19 Were Positive, But Physicians And Patients Prefer In-Person Care For The Future Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities

Avia Mason, ASTHO Vice President of Leadership and Learning, shares what attendees can expect from ASTHO's Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum happening next week in Chicago and online; Dr. Lily Lou, former Chief Medical Officer in Alaska and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago, outlines how a risk appropriate care model can help maternal mortality rates; Andrea O'Brien-Vives, Director of Cross-Cultural Marketing at Klick Health, discusses how meaningful community connections promote health equity; and sign up for ASTHO's Public Health Weekly email newsletter. Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Public Health Weekly Newsletter

Dr. Brannon Traxler, Director of Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, explains why South Carolina is seeing high rates of infant and maternal mortality; Dr. Eugene Toy, Gynecologist and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School, outlines how the risk-appropriate care model can reduce maternal mortality rates; Emma Talkington, ASTHO Senior Analyst of Environmental Health, shares the key issues from the 2023 State Environmental Health Directors Annual Meeting; and you can still register to attend ASTHO's Public Health TechXpo online. Latest South Carolina Infant, Maternal Mortality Reports Reveal Alarming Trends 2023 State Environmental Health Directors Annual Meeting How the US reports COVID data is about to change. Here's what you need to know. Walensky Announces Departure from CDC

Maggie Davis, ASTHO's Director of State Health Policy, explains an amicus brief ASTHO filed in a North Carolina court case; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director of Government Affairs, reports on progress with the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act; Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health at the Vermont Department of Health, says that COVID-19 has become like many other infectious diseases; and a new ASTHO report tells you how to connect Health in All Policies strategies with State Health Improvement Plans. ASTHO statement on Amicus Brief ASTHO Comments on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act WHO Declares Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency Over Making the Connection Between Health in All Policies and State Health Improvement Plans

The public health emergency ends today; ASTHO CEO Dr. Mike Fraser says ASTHO members are prepared; Maggie Davis, ASTHO's Director of State Health Policy, explains that public health is adopting emergency measures into local statute and policies; ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink looks ahead to improve systems for those who continue to suffer from COVID-19; Dr. Brannon Traxler, Director of Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, outlines how South Carolina will handle sharing COVID-19 data following the end of the public health emergency; AJ Pearlman, Director of Public Health AmeriCorps, explains how the organization works to build up the public health workforce; Dr. Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at HHS, shares what COVID-19 taught public health about data management; online tickets to attend TechXpo are still available for the next two weeks; and an invitation to sign up for ASTHO's legislative alert emails. Alaska's COVID-19 situation has flattened out, but what should Alaskans do if they test positive now? AmeriCorps and CDC Award $90 Million to Public Health AmeriCorps Programs Public Health AmeriCorps Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight: Micky Tripathi, HHS's Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Legislative Alerts

Chrissie Juliano, Executive Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, hosts a news conference to discuss what happens when the pandemic-related public health emergency ends on Thursday; John Tagabuel, Director of Environmental Health and Disease Prevention in the Northern Mariana Islands, commends ASTHO's Food Safety Policy Academy for their help to train his team while he works to build a local program; ASTHO is a Healthy People 2030 Champion; and ASTHO's TechXpo and Futures Forum is happening in just a few weeks so make sure you're connected when they take the stage. Big Cities Health Coalition: Press Conference Highlights ASTHO Webpage: Food Policy Guides ASTHO Blog Article: Do Cottage Foods Really Come from a Cottage? Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Webpage: Food Handler Certification ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Promoting Well-Being Across Lifespan ASTHO Webpage: Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum

Melissa Bird, Bureau Chief for the Iowa Bureau of Health Statistics, explains why vital records accreditation is important to public health; Rachel Scheckman, ASTHO Senior Policy Analyst, says new data sharing techniques in Iowa improve care for people living with HIV; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, points out the end of the public health emergency may impact state vaccine policies; and ASTHO has a new partner spotlight with Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, President of the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health. Vital Records/Health Statistics Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Iowa Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Iowa: Improving Access to Care for People Living with HIV COVID vaccine mandate for federal workers and others is set to end May 11 Partner Spotlight: Q & A with Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, Board President of the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health