Public Health Review Morning Edition

Alicia Justice, ASTHO's Senior Director for Programmatic Health Equity Initiatives and Strategy, talks about the Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health project, also known as STRETCH; Danny Staley, ASTHO's Senior Vice President for Public Health Practice and Programs, explains how communication is a critical part of hurricane planning, response, and recovery; ASTHO's next Insight and Inspiration event is set for October 26th; ASTHO's Maternal and Infant Health team is hosting a webinar on the impact of home visiting on October 11th; and ASTHO's most popular content for the last quarter was released as part of yesterday's Public Health Weekly email, so make sure you sign up. CDC Foundation Webpage: Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health (STRETCH) Initiative STRETCH Initiative Framework Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Insight and Inspiration: Conversations for Public Health Leaders ASTHO Webinar: The Home Visiting Impact ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Dr. Leandro Mena, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, discusses the latest preliminary data that counts 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis last year; Reyna Olaguez, Executive Director of South Kern Sol, explains how her organization is helping to vaccinate people in underserved communities; two members of ASTHO's family and child health team are talking about their work on a podcast; and get more news like this in ASTHO's Public Health weekly email newsletter. CDC Webpage: Preliminary 2021 STD Surveillance Data South Kern Sol Webpage: Vibrant Celebration Showcases Oaxaca's Culture, Traditions, COVID-19 Education in Taft. Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center Webpage: Maternal Health Innovation Podcast: Season 2 ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Brian Dittmeier, Senior Director of Public Policy for the National WIC Association, discusses ways to modernize the WIC program; Ali Hard, Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the USDA, says states have more flexibility to work with infant formula manufacturers, which means more options for families enrolled in WIC programs; Allison Budzinski, Trauma and Resilience Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, explains how ASTHO's School Behavioral Health Learning Community has been critical to Wisconsin's work to improve youth mental health; and sign up for ASTHO's next Insight and Inspiration event on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Health.gov Webpage: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health USDA Webpage: USDA Extends Flexibility that's Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families ASTHO Blog Article: Improving School Workforce Capacity to Address Youth Mental Health ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation, says public health could learn a lot from America's space agency; Joshua Berry, ASTHO's Director of Chronic Disease Risk Factors, discusses ways that ASTHO remains focused on providing members with the information they need to keep communities heart healthy; Judy Persichilli, New Jersey Health Commissioner, has been honored with her name on the building where she works; and ASTHO will release its latest Best Of newsletter on Thursday, but the only way to see it is to sign up for the Public Health Weekly email. STAT Opinion Article: Public health agencies: learn from NASA about regaining the public's trust CDC Webpage: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Million Hearts Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser reflects on last week's White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, makes a seasonal vaccine pitch during a recent appearance on a Maine Public Radio call-in show; Jessica Frain, a school mental health consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, explains how Wisconsin education and public health officials are working together to give frontline staff the tools and training to better serve students dealing with mental health challenges; and ASTHO's Public Health Weekly newsletter is a great resource for everything going on in public health. White House Webpage: Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Maine Public Radio Webpage: Maine CDC director Nirav Shah addresses the state of the pandemic, boosters, flu and more Wisconsin Department of Health Services Webpage: Resilient Wisconsin ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Annie Evans, ASTHO's Director of Preparedness and Disability Integration, talks about two tools that examine the needs of people living with disabilities who suffer disproportionate impacts of disasters; Dr. Kristina Box, State Health Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Health, discusses the importance of businesses as pandemic messengers; since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are now utilizing data visualization tools to create interactive maps; and make plans to learn about Simon Sinek's Golden Circle Framework during an online discussion planned for Wednesday, October 26th.

Dr. Sharon Hoover, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health, describes how students are wrestling with mental health challenges; Stephen Massey, Director of the Health Action Alliance, discusses a playbook to guide businesses looking to get ready for the next public health emergency; and ASTHO has gathered examples of policies members have developed to promote emergency preparedness work. Health Action Alliance Webpage Pandemic Preparedness Plan Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director of Government Affairs, discusses a White House summit he attended in recognition of National Recovery Month; Mike Fraser, ASTHO's CEO is heading to the White House for the bipartisan Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; Danielle Droppers, Regional Health Equity Coalition Program Manager at the Oregon Health Authority, explains several new regional health equity coalitions Oregon is creating to give communities a stronger voice on public health matters; public health leaders continue to engage with communities uncertain about vaccines; and make plans now to join ASTHO's latest Insight and Inspiration event on Wednesday, October 26th. The White House Press Release: Readout of White House Recovery Month Summit The White House Press Release: FACT SHEET – Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Funding to Address the Overdose Epidemic and Support Recovery Oregon Health Authority Press Release: OHA Establishes Four New Regional Health Equity Coalitions ASTHO Blog Article: A Conversation on Vaccine Confidence with the Washington State Department of Health ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health

Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Assistant Commissioner for the Health Equity Bureau with the Minnesota Department of Health, details a report that examined maternal deaths from 2017 to 2018; an ASTHO blog article explains how states and the federal government have taken steps to improve health outcomes for pregnant people; Maggie Davis, ASTHO's Director of State Health Policy, explains a new report to help agencies better serve pregnant people and infants during a crisis; and ASTHO examines the value of primary care offices in a conversation with Alisa Druzba, the Chair of the Primary Care Office National Committee. Minnesota Department of Health News Release: First-ever Minnesota maternal mortality report reveals opportunities to prevent maternal deaths ASTHO Blog Article: Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death ASTHO Webpage: Considerations for Maternal Child Health Policies and Public Health Emergencies ASTHO Webpage: National Preparedness Month Webinar Series ASTHO Blog Article: State Primary Care Offices Expand Access to Care and Improve Health Equity

Dr. Jim McDonald, Medical Director for the New York State Department of Health, discusses the discovery of polio in wastewater in at least two NY counties; Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, explains legislation moving to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; a new ASTHO report highlights hiring practices that support states integrating community health workers into their workforce throughout the COVID-19 response; and ASTHO has two resources available to help you address contraception equity and accessibility in your jurisdiction. USA Today News Article: New York declares emergency after finding more poliovirus in wastewater, urges vaccinations ASTHO Legislative Alert: Federal Home Visiting Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward ASTHO Report: Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers ASTHO Press Release: Equitable and Accessible Contraception Access Highlighted in Special Issue of AJPH Sponsored by ASTHO ASTHO Brief: Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist