Public Health Review Morning Edition

On the first day of National Infant Immunization Week, Dr. José Romero, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, discusses the importance of vaccines and the COVID-19 schedule for children; Karl Ensign, ASTHO Vice President of Territorial Support, explains plans to publish new health equity frameworks developed with Island area members; today is the final day to register online for ASTHO's Health Equity Summit; and a new ASTHO tool provides climate and health resources. NIIW (National Infant Immunization Week) Immunization Schedules For Immunization Partners ASTHO Reports from Palau Equity Summit Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice ASTHO Climate and Health

Jenice Butler, Project Manager with the U.S Food and Drug Administration, outlines a partnership with ASTHO and others that advances food safety; an ASTHO blog article explains ASTHO's plan to advance national retail food programs; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, walks us through the federal debt ceiling debate; registration is open for ASTHO's Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum; ASTHO announces Google Health as a Gold Sponsor at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum; and May 11th is the final day to get free rapid COVID tests. Retail Food Safety Collaborative Public Health Associations Band Together to Combat Foodborne Disease and Death Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Google Health: Google Cloud for State and Local Government Time Is Running Out to Get Free Rapid Tests. Here's How to Stock Up

Elizabeth Ruebush, ASTHO Senior Director of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, previews two reports to help members navigate the immunization information sharing landscape; Dr. Angelica Geter, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business for the Black Women's Health Imperative, previews her address at ASTHO's upcoming Health Equity Summit; Registration to attend ASTHO's Health Equity Summit online is still open; an ASTHO blog article outlines five reasons you need to attend the Summit; and CVS Health has created a National Health Equity Advisory Board. Data Exchange to Save Lives: IIS and HIE Relationships & The Laws Protecting Public Health Data Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health Top Five Reasons to Join ASTHO's Health Equity Summit Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice CVS Health celebrates Minority Health Month with launch of National Health Equity Advisory Board

Dr. Somava Saha, Founder and CEO of We in the World, shares a framework to help public health officials create health equity; Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan, explains how Michigan has reduced health disparities; an ASTHO blog article discusses the role of public health disease intervention specialists in disease investigation; and ASTHO has a job website listing open positions. Pathways to Population Health Equity- Home Page Pathways to Population Health Equity Framework Racial health disparities in Michigan declined according to COVID task force report A Look at a Critical Player in Public Health, Disease Intervention Specialists Careers at ASTHO

Elizabeth Mothershed, Deputy Associate Director of State Strategy for the CDC, says it's important for leaders to work together on Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs; a new ASTHO report outlines how health department leaders can support effective HAI/AR programs; ASTHO releases two new videos on state approaches to HAI/AR programs; David C. Harvey, Executive Director at National Coalition of STD Directors, explains the importance of STI awareness; and a new ASTHO blog provides resources, programs, and policies to address the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. Eight Ways Health Department Leaders Can Support Effective HAI/AR Programs How Can Health Agencies Support HAI/AR Program Alignment and Structure Reassessment? How Can Health Agencies Support HAI/AR Staff Recruitment and Retention? ASTHO and NCSD Issue Joint Statement on Concerning Rise in Syphilis Cases Across U.S.

On the 400th episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Senior Associate Dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, identifies four strategies to restore trust in public health; Dr. Leandro Mena, the Director of the Division of STD Prevention at CDC, says new approaches can help prevent STDs; a new ASTHO blog shares community design strategies to improve population health; and ASTHO announces Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Gold Sponsor at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum. Restoring Trust In Our Nation's Public Health System U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 – Cases Continued to Escalate Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities AWS Health and Human Services Cloud Resources: Public Health

Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Senior Associate Dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, reflects on restoring trust in public health; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, tells us what to expect when Congress is back in session; ASTHO issues a statement supporting the Biden Administration's designation of Fentanyl and Xylazine as an emerging threat to the U.S.; online registration is open for ASTHO's Health Equity Summit; and registration for ASTHO's TechXpo and Futures Forum is still open for in person and online. Restoring Trust In Our Nation's Public Health System ASTHO Statement on Biden Administration Designating Fentanyl Combined with Xylazine as an Emerging Threat to the United States Overdose Data to Action Recipient Health Equity Needs Assessment Overview Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum

For STI Awareness Week, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, former State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, discusses STI treatment and prevention; ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink urges providers to test their patients for syphilis; a new ASTHO micro-learning translates successful STI interventions into accessible and easy-to-understand tools; Kimberly Brazwell, CEO and Founder of Kimistry, promotes the consideration of qualitative data to improve public health; and rural communities in Kansas are developing tailored solutions to health infrastructure problems. ASTHO and NCSD Issue Joint Statement on Concerning Rise in Syphilis Cases Across U.S. Innovative STD Prevention and Treatment Strategies Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice How Community Health Workers Are Impacting Rural Communities

Dr. Brian Castrucci, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says registration is open for the new "40 Under 40 in Public Health" cohort which recognizes creativity and innovation in public health leaders; Michael Abbott, Associate Director of the Maine CDC Division of Environmental and Community Health, is encouraged by the EPA's proposed PFAS drinking water standards; a new ASTHO blog article addresses reducing and preventing firearm violence; childhood food insecurity is a major public health issue in the United States; and ASTHO has new job openings. 40 Under 40 In Public Health: Nominations ASTHO Statement on U.S. EPA's Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation A Public Health Approach to Reducing and Preventing Firearm Violence Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs Careers at ASTHO

On the final day of National Public Health Week, Laura Holtrop-Kohl, Utah Department of Health and Human Services HEAL Public Health Nutritionist, explains the value of making nutritious food widely available; an ASTHO blog article explains how food security and good nutrition support positive mental health; Dr. Gillian Steel-Fisher, Director of Global Polling at the Harvard Opinion Research Program, says a large portion of Americans trust public health agencies; ASTHO's website, publichealthcareers.org, is an important tool in helping to rebuild the public health workforce; and ASTHO has a communications focused summer reading list for health officials. NPHW Daily Theme: Food and Nutrition Supporting Positive Mental Health Through Food Security and Good Nutrition Trust In US Federal, State, And Local Public Health Agencies During COVID-19: Responses And Policy Implications Public Health Careers Seven Impactful Books on Communications Health Officials Should Read Front to Back