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Dr. Anne Zink, Former ASTHO President and a Senior Clinical Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health, describes the 100 Miles in May challenge; Anna Bradley, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Public Health Infrastructure and Performance Improvement, discusses how to better gather community engagement metrics; an ASTHO webinar on Wednesday, May 28th at 1 p.m. ET will focus on administrative preparedness for public health emergencies; and your next great hire could be found at publichealthcareers.org. 100 Miles In May Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: Meaningful Measures for Community Engagement in Public Health ASTHO Webinar: Strengthening Administrative Preparedness in Public Health Agencies PublicHealthCareers.org
Rita Condon, Program Manager for obesity, nutrition, and physical activity with the Department of Health in New Mexico, discusses the agency's annual child obesity update and the new initiatives in place to promote healthy eating; Andy Baker-White, Senior Director for State Health Policy at ASTHO, reports a new legislative trend of banning certain food dyes and additives in states across the country; ASTHO's INSPIRE Readiness webinar on the importance of regional data in decision-making takes place May 22nd; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO past president and former Alaska State Health Officer, was appointed to the Steering Committee for the Vaccine Integrity Project. New Mexico Childhood Obesity 2024 Report ASTHO: States Moving to Prohibit Additives and Dyes in Food ASTHO: INSPIRE: Readiness - Building a Data-Ready Ecosystem for Public Health Response Vaccine Integrity Project
Host Dr. Anne Zink talks to two community health aides, Joe McMillan and Melinda Johnson, from the Eastern Aleutian Tribes, to discuss rural health care in Alaska.
Cardiologist Dr. Gene Quinn joins host Dr. Anne Zink to discuss cardiology, along with his work to make health care more affordable in Alaska.
Dr. Robert Goldstein, Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, describes how SAPHE 2.0 will promote health equity throughout the state; Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer and ASTHO President, is quoted in a recent Governing article that details the rise of bird flu in dairy cattle and weighs the risk to humans; and Dr. Anne Zink, former Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health and ASTHO's 80th President, has been appointed as a Lecturer and Senior Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health. Boston Globe News Article: New law aims to shore up and equalize state's public health services SAPHE 2.0 Fact Sheet Governing News Article: Bird Flu Continues to Spread. What Are the Risks for Humans and Cows? Yale School of Public Health News Release: Dr. Anne Zink Appointed as Lecturer and Senior Fellow at YSPH
Earthquake-resistant buildings can protect us in a disaster, just like strong preventative health measures can keep our health systems resilient and our population healthy and well. When public health care is done right, it can seem like nothing has happened at all. On this Line One, host Dr. Anne Zink interviews Dr. Caitlin Rivers, author of "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks" about the power of prevention, and how to build a healthier future.
Respiratory diseases like the flu or RSV are common during the Fall and Winter, but how do you know when your symptoms mean you should seek medical care? And what steps can you take to protect yourself from getting sick in the first place? What is different this fall and winter? And how and when do vaccines get approved anyway? Host Dr. Anne Zink and guests discuss managing respiratory diseases and staying healthy this fall and winter.
Laura Ungar, Science and Medical Writer on the Global Health and Science Team for the Associated Press, discusses the two articles she wrote about the maternal mortality crisis; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Past President and Alaska's former Chief Medical Officer recently hosted an Alaska Public Media radio show; and applications close today for ASTHO's Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. AP News Article: Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis AP News Article: America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs Alaska Public Media Web Page: The past, present, and future of Line One and Alaskan health ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: DELPH Applications ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed
Dr. Anne Zink interviews former Line One host Dr. Thad Woodard about his over 20 years hosting the program.
Dr. Anne Zink joins the Line One host roster by "listening loudly" to current and former hosts, and to Alaskans calling in. As public health leaders, there is a lot of answering questions, either to a specific patient, a reporter or to the public in general, but the greatest learning comes from listening and inviting conversation. On this Line One, Dr. Zink is joined by former host Dr. Jay Butler, and current hosts Dr. Justin Clark and Dr. Jillian Woodruff to discuss the history of Line One, some memorable shows or moments, and what Alaskans would like to hear more of in the future.
Dr. Anne Zink served as the Chief Medical Officer for the state of Alaska in Governor Dunleavy's administration from 2019 until the Spring of 2024. She is a practicing emergency room physician who served as the emergency department medical director of the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center from 2010 to 2018. She received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her emergency medicine residency at the the University of Utah.Watch the full clip of Dr. Zink's grandfather, Albert Bartlett, here.
Nyuma Harrison, Director of Programs at the American Nurses Foundation, explains a webinar about burnout planned as part of National Nurses Week activities; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director for Government Affairs, and his team are tracking developments on two federal rulemakings that ASTHO members should pay attention to; today is Dr. Anne Zink's last day as Chief Medical Officer in Alaska; and an ASTHO blog article authored by Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, shares his take on last week's avian flu symposium. American Nurses Foundation Webinar: Break Free from Burnout – Free Webinar & Interactive Q&A for Nurses & Healthcare Workers ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts Think Like Zink With Anne Zink
One thing is clear from the last four years: public health leaders need to seriously upgrade their skills in communication and partnering. In this episode Anne Zink, who is stepping down as Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, brings us a master class in both topics. Guiding the state through COVID she inspired both a Facebook fan group and the hashtag #ThinkLikeZink. Take a listen and you will see why.We discuss:How we might have avoided the politicization of COVID Partnering with Alaska's tribes to get vaccines to every corner of the stateThe ways her background as a fine art major, mountaineer and emergency medicine doctor shapes her leadership approachAnne is committed to breaking the silos between medical care and public health: “Public health is population health and if you want to make a difference … public health and health care have to be braided together. We need to not think about this in terms of separate systems, but we need to think in terms of patients and to get there, public health is that key chief strategist for population health and needs to be at the table.”Relevant LinksNPR Story on #ThinkLikeZinkArticle on the Five Reasons Dr. Zink is crushing it as a crisis communicatorAn interview with Alaska's top doctorArticle on the rural Alaskan towns leading the country in vaccinationCase study on the partnership between public health and tribes for vaccine distribution in AlaskaInformation on the Watson FellowshipAbout Our GuestAnne Zink grew up in Colorado and moved through her training from College in Philadelphia to Medical School at Stanford and then Residency at the University of Utah. As a mountaineering guide she had fallen in love with Alaska and after residency in Emergency Medicine became lucky enough to call Alaska home. Not only does she love the people and the place, but also the medicine. She quickly became involved in helping improve systems of care as the medical director of her group, then in her hospital and with state and federal legislation, including state legislation to improve care coordination, opioid addiction treatment options, and integration between private systems and the VA, DOD, and IHS facilities and more.Dr. Zink became Alaska's Chief Medical Officer in July 2019. In all the work she does, she strives to create work environments, policies and practices that are data-driven, foster collaboration and build system efficiencies that put patients first. Zink was a visible public presence in the early months of the pandemic,...
Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health and ASTHO Immediate Past President, tells us stigma is to blame for slowing progress on sexually transmitted infections; Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, says the pandemic diverted people and resources away from STI work; Shelbi Davis, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Environmental Health, describes a new ASTHO training program to help your staff learn how to address the impacts of climate change in your communities; and ASTHO has plans for a webinar to discuss the definition of disability. ASTHO Report: Policy Considerations for Reducing Congenital Syphilis CDC Webpage: STI Awareness Week The Hill News Article: US sees record syphilis cases as funding cuts threaten to worsen epidemic ASTHO Webpage: Climate for Health Ambassadors Training ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action
Dr. Sharon Stancliff, Associate Medical Director for Harm Reduction in Healthcare at the AIDS Institute with the New York State Department of Health, discusses a study the state performed to test the pros and cons of different doses of naloxone; Tanya Schwartz, Director of Urgent and Acute Care at the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration, explains how more money to support behavioral health services in Maryland could benefit everyone; an ASTHO training will help you learn how to assess current work and use tools designed to enhance ACEs prevention capacity; and Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Alaska Department of Health Chief Medical Officer, will be featured in an ASTHO webinar on effective policy implementation to reduce congenital syphilis. New York State Department of Health Webpage: CDC and New York State Department of Health Publish Study On Effectiveness of 4 Milligram Versus 8 Milligram Naloxone During Opioid Overdose New York Public Health Now Podcast ASTHO Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – Virtual 101 Training ASTHO Webinar: Reducing Congenital Syphilis Through Policy Initiatives
AJ Pearlman, Director of Public Health AmeriCorps, says more than 4-thousand people are learning about public health as part of the program; Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, and Dr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, share their own messages about National Public Health Week; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, tells us public health needs new strategies to address rising rates of syphilis and congenital syphilis; and ASTHO will help you put your leadership skills on the fast track with a discussion happening on Thursday. Public Health Americorps Webpage National Public Health Week Webpage Pennsylvania Department of Health Video Ohio Department of Health Video ASTHO Webinar: Reducing Congenital Syphilis Through Policy Initiatives ASTHO Webinar: Leadership Accelerator – Fast-Track Your Skills with ELM - Cohort 1
Have you or a loved one ever felt caught between the cracks of a fragmented health care system? Too often, Alaskans with complex needs receive care that is expensive, inefficient, and poorly coordinated. How do we transform our systems to better care for patients with complex needs and to better serve Alaskans? On this Line One, guest host Dr. Anne Zink and her guests discuss complex care in Alaska.
Dr. Michelle Mello, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and a Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine, teamed up with colleagues at Temple University to study the legislative response to legal authority; Danielle Nelson, Senior Program Analyst in the Office of Program Management at the Federal Transit Administration, discusses how the federal fund braiding guide was created; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Past President and Alaska Chief Medical Officer, kicks off the Disease Forecasting Learning Series today; and ASTHO releases a review of President Joe Biden's proposed budget for the new fiscal year. BMJ Article: Legal infrastructure for pandemic response: lessons not learnt in the US Public Health Review Podcast ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed
Dr. Matthew Biel, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical Center, tells us social media is not necessarily a good part of childhood; Lexa Giragosian, ASTHO Senior Analyst for the Maternal and Newborn Health Team, says one concern linked to social media use is eating disorders among young people; and Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health's Division of Public Health, headlines a series of four events aimed at learning the basics of disease forecasting. New York Times News Article: Today's Teenagers – Anxious About Their Futures and Disillusioned by Politicians ASTHO Blog Article: Reducing the Impact of Eating Disorders on Adolescent Girls ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed
Dr. Karen Remley, ASTHO Alum and Director for the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the CDC, says early detection of birth defects is a focus in January; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health Division of Public Health, elaborates on the critical role adults play in sexual education; ASTHO has a new report to help providers address the barriers that can prevent people from receiving long-term opioid therapy; and ASTHO has several job openings. CDC Webpage: National Birth Defects Awareness Month CDC Webpage: Birth Defects ASTHO Webpage: 2024 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Webpage: Supporting a Syndemic Approach – Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections ASTHO Report: How Healthcare Providers Can Reduce Stigma to Improve Care for Patients Taking Long-Term Opioid Therapy ASTHO Webpage: Careers At ASTHO
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health, says policies can help address the fact that the number of babies born with syphilis is ten times higher than in 2012; JoAnne McClure, ASTHO Senior Analyst for State Health Policy, outlines the different ways states and territories have reacted to xylazine being in the illicit drug supply; and Amani Echols, Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, discusses an online webinar revealing an article ASTHO worked on about public health approaches to perinatal substance use. ASTHO Webpage: Supporting a Syndemic Approach – Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections ASTHO Blog Article: How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy ASTHO Webinar: Unveiling of the Perinatal Substance Use Special Issue in the Maternal and Child Health Journal Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs News Release: AMCHP and ASTHO Release Maternal and Child Health Journal Special Issue: Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Alaska Chief Medical Officer, raises the alarm on the need for new attention to the rising number of syphilis cases in the U.S.; Stephanie Doyle, Deputy Director for the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, describes how Massachusetts agencies are collaborating on a Medicaid 1115 waiver; and Shelby Rowell, ASTHO Senior Analyst, joined colleagues in producing a technical package for members exploring ways to boost their Community Health Worker programs. Boston Globe Article: Syphilis, the ‘Great Pretender,' is back ASTHO Report: Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System Massachusetts Webpage: The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, also known as Title V Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Webpage:The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers ASTHO Webpage: Careers At ASTHO
Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska Chief Medical Officer and ASTHO Immediate Past President, reflects on her time at the head of the organization; Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina Assistant Public Health Secretary, says her agency works with the state's Medicaid office to find new ways to help people; ASTHO has identified strategies to include maternal and child health in emergency plans; and an ASTHO blog outlines the work of eight Health Equity fellows assigned to work in agencies during the pandemic. ASTHO Report: Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System ASTHO Blog Article: Strategies to Include Maternal and Child Health in Emergency Planning ASTHO Blog Article: How Equity Fellows Impact Health Agencies
Heather Hamner, Maternal, Infant, and Toddler Nutrition Team Lead at the CDC, explains the importance of Breastfeeding Awareness Month; the Trust For America's Health has launched a new podcast to highlight the work in the Age-Friendly Public Health systems movement; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, is quoted in The Hill newspaper regarding the recent approval of RSV vaccines; and ASTHO members are sharing their thoughts about work to improve the safety of dialysis. CDC Webpage: Priority Breastfeeding Strategy – Continuity of Care NACCHO Webpage: The Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint Age Friendly Public Health Podcast The Hill News Article: What Newer Immunizations Mean for This Year's Respiratory Viral Season ASTHO Blog Article: Enhancing Dialysis Safety – Voices from the Making Dialysis Safer Coalition
ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, says policy is the biggest challenge facing public health data modernization; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, explains the Senate's Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for 2024. ASTHO: Public Health Data Modernization Policy Statement
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for Alaska Department of Health, explains best practices for building connections with the federal government; Dr. Benjamin Beard, Deputy Director of the CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, discusses Malaria cases in the United States; ASTHO has published a blog article advising health officials on Malaria; John Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Public Health at ICF, talks about growing concerns for the health of the LGBTQ community; and ASTHO has a new Webinar Series on addressing the youth mental health crisis ASTHO webpage: Strengthening State and Federal Connections: Q&A with Anne Zink CDC: Mosquito Home Page ASTHO Webpage: What Health Officials Should Know About Locally Acquired Malaria Cases in Florida and Texas Health Affairs: LGBTQ+ Health Is An Essential Component Of Public Health Equity Efforts ASTHO Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address th
It's official, folks! The Covid-19 pandemic is over. On May 5th the W.H.O declared an end to the global health emergency. The virus is now in its endemic phase. But that's not exactly as final as it sounds. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink dropped by our studio to chat with ATMI producer Roey McCowan about what Covid's endemic phase means and what life we look like now that the pandemic emergency declarations are over. They spoke on April 25th, 2023, before the W.H.O. ended the global pandemic emergency. Hosted by AJ Schultz. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19 Wellness resources! Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention! How to protect yourself & others What to do if you are sick How to cope with stress These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
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
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
On Day Five of National Public Health Week, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Idaho Public Health Administrator for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, explains the challenges facing rural health care; a new ASTHO micro-learning teaches the connection between the Healthy People 2030 framework, the Public Health Accreditation Board Standards, and health equity; ASTHO and the National Governors Association host a webinar on the future of emergency response capabilities in the new legal landscape; and ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink joins a HIMSS panel to discuss health equity. NPHW Daily Theme: Rural Health Synergy of Healthy People 2030 and PHAB Standards Webinar: Future of Emergency Response Capabilities in the New Legal Landscape HIMSS: Views from the Top: 2023: Continuing the Journey to Health Equity
On Day Four of National Public Health Week, Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health at the Vermont Department of Health, says mental health must be considered if we want to advance public health; Kate Woodsome with the Washington Post discusses key points she included in an opinion article written about the nation's teen mental health crisis; ASTHO President Dr. Anne Zink and ASTHO Past President Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott discuss ways to support people working in public health; and ASTHO announces Guidehouse, a leading healthcare consulting firm, as a Gold Sponsor at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum scheduled for next month in Chicago and online. NPHW Daily Theme: Mental Health Kate Woodsome- American teens are unwell because American society is unwell The Exodus Of State And Local Public Health Employees: Separations Started Before And Continued Throughout COVID-19 Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Guidehouse Healthcare Consulting
On Day Two of National Public Health Week, Rich Hamburg, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, discusses policies that would help reduce gun violence in America; the Public Health Foundation has a new video explaining the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, and Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, join an online discussion today about the public health workforce hosted by Health Affairs; and registration is open for ASTHO's Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum. NPHW Daily Themes- Violence Prevention Understanding the ACIP and How Vaccine Recommendations are Made in the US Lunch and Learn: "Workforce Exodus in State and Local Public Health: The Numbers, the Reality, and the Solutions" Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum
On Day One of National Public Health Week, Dr. Steven J. Stack, Commissioner for Public Health with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, kicks off our coverage of National Public Health Week with a focus on how the idea of community impacts public health; Abigail Echo-Hawk, Director of the Urban Indian Health Institute, explains how indigenous data justice can lead to more meaningful policy decisions; ASTHO issues a statement supporting the EPA's plans to address PFAS chemicals in drinking water; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, and Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, join a discussion about the public health workforce on April 4th; the PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center is now available online; and Dr. José Romero, an ASTHO alum and now Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, is featured in the ASTHO Leadership Trailblazer series. NPHW Daily Themes- Community Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice ASTHO Statement on U.S. EPA's Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Lunch and Learn: "Workforce Exodus in State and Local Public Health: The Numbers, the Reality, and the Solutions" PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight: José R. Romero, CDC Director of NCIRD
Like other vulnerable populations, American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities faced greater risk for complications during the COVID-19 pandemic. One such complication was ensuring that AI/AN populations had access to the vaccine. Listen to three public health experts share how they prioritized vaccine equity for AI/AN communities on the local, state, and national levels during the pandemic. Guests Anne Zink, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer for Alaska Department of Health, ASTHO President Gary Lankford, Program Director for the Advances in Indian Health Care, Association of American Indian Physicians Johnny Delgado, Project Director, Bakersfield American Indian Health Project Resources New ASTHO Program Aims to Increase Equity in Adult Immunization Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines Public Health and Healthcare Partner to Promote Influenza Vaccination 10 KEY ACTIONS to Improve Immunization Uptake and Advance Health Equity: Community Engagement
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Alaska Chief Medical Officer, testifies before a House appropriations subcommittee in Washington D.C. seeking sustainable and flexible public health funding; Maggie Davis, ASTHO's Director of State Health Policy, explains how health agencies can use policy as a tool to build a stronger workforce; ASTHO's PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center offers resources to help agencies build successful teams; and a new blog article celebrates women who have made a difference in ASTHO history. Anne Zink Testimony in Regards to Sustainable and Flexible Public Health Funding State and Territorial Policies to Strengthen the Public Health and Healthcare Workforce PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Celebrates Women's History Through the Decades
Cindy Long, Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, says a new set of proposed school lunch guidelines are an important step to putting kids on a path to healthy lifestyles; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director of Government Affairs, outlined Dr. Anne Zink's testimony to Congress yesterday in this week's “View from Washington D.C.” report; today is World TB Day, which is an opportunity to focus on the work to end the tuberculosis epidemic that claimed 1.6 million lives worldwide in 2021; and it's time to register for ASTHO's TechXpo and Futures Forum which is planned for May 23rd through the 25th in Chicago. USDA Webpage: Proposed Updates to the School Nutrition Standards World Health Organization Webpage: World Tuberculosis Day 2023 ASTHO Webpage: Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum
Alyssa Boyea, ASTHO Director for Infectious Disease Preparedness, highlights resources to help public health agencies improve their COVID-19 communication and messaging approaches; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, discusses issues related to the end of the public health emergency on May 11th; an ASTHO blog addresses breastfeeding resources for women who are incarcerated; Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for Washington State, is part of a national panel discussion about new solutions to improve bio-surveillance and data modernization in response to biothreats; and ASTHO's Health Equity Summit is scheduled for April 25th and 26th. Health Affairs News Article: Trust In US Federal, State, And Local Public Health Agencies During COVID-19: Responses And Policy Implications ASTHO Webpage: COVID-19 Public Health Communications Resource Hub ASTHO Brief: Increasing Access to Breastfeeding Resources for Mothers Who Are Incarcerated ASTHO Webpage: Health Equity Summit – A Movement for Justice
Alec Tyson, Associate Director of Research at the PEW Research Center, previews a survey of Americans' views of public health officials and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, discusses meetings ASTHO members had with members of the Biden Administration during their visit to Washington D.C. this week; and ASTHO is hiring for several positions. Pew Research Center Webpage: Lack of Preparedness Among Top Reactions Americans Have to Public Health Officials' COVID-19 Response ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know
Ernia Hughes, Director of the Office of Health Center Investment Oversight with the Health Resources and Services Administration, says her organization hopes to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates with grants to more than 1,400 community health centers nationwide; Sana Chehimi, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Prevention Institute, explains how a new campaign was designed to offer new solutions to violence that plagues many communities; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Alaska Chief Medical Officer, calls tuberculosis a "silent endemic disease that continues to linger"; and ASTHO is recruiting for several open positions. Big Cities Health Coalition Webpage: Community Safety Campaign Health Resources and Services Administration Webpage: FY 2023 Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Awards Alaska News News Article: Alaska tuberculosis surge prompts debate over training and treatment strategies ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know
Julie Wernau, Health and Science Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, says drug use sites face many hurdles even if they have local permission to operate; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, tells the Associated Press that her members are anxious to understand how the fall spike in respiratory illness will be impacted by plans to end COVID authorities; and public health professionals still dealing with the stress and trauma of the pandemic could find help in a conversation planned on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. The Wall Street Journal News Article: Fentanyl Test Strips on the Dance Floor? Partygoers Face New Reality Associated Press News Article: How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends? ASTHO Webpage: Insight and Inspiration with Dr. Kemia M Sarraf
Jeff was joined by Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink. They discuss her job as an emergency room doctor in the Mat-Su, her high approval rating during COVID, how her friend Heidi Hedberg was just been appointed Health commissioner by Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), the importance of getting a yearly physical, the medical equipment that every business should have, the rise in overdoes deaths, how a mini stroke she had years ago led to the discovery of a heart condition, the opioid issue in medicine, and what has been known as the tripledemic.
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials was incorporated on March 23, 1942. For 80 years, ASTHO has worked to advance public health and create a healthier nation. What has that looked like in the past, and we where are we going in the years ahead? Join ASTHO's leadership panel—including CEO Mike Fraser, President Anne Zink, Past President Nirav Shah, and Idaho Commissioner of Health Elke Shaw-Tulloch - for a discussion on the unique role ASTHO plays in the public health landscape, and how we can seize historic investments in health to create a more equitable future. Guests Mike Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, ASTHO CEO Anne Zink, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health Nirav Shah, MD, JD, ASTHO Past President, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Elke Shaw-Tulloch, MHS, Public Health Administrator, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Resources About Us | ASTHO Anne Zink, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Alaska Department of Health, Announced as ASTHO's 80th President Thanking Our Public Health Workforce
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, discusses the significance of ASTHO's 80th anniversary; Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO's Immediate Past President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects on his time as ASTHO's President, which overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic; and changes may be on the way to the WIC food package approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. National WIC Association News Release: Broad Support for USDA Effort to Enhance Access to Healthy Foods for WIC Families ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know
Dr. Munisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, explains how the agency's Mpox response benefitted from its COVID-19 experience; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, says vaccination rates in Alaska are better in Alaskan Native communities than they are in the rest of the state; ASTHO is working with the National Community Action Partnership and five agencies in the Partnering for Vaccine Equity project; and learn how to align the goals of your public health and state Medicaid agencies in a new webinar planned for Tuesday, December 13th. SFGATE News Article: How fighting COVID prepared CT health officials for monkeypox ASTHO Blog Article: Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines ASTHO Webpage: Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships in Virginia
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer of the Alaska Department of Health, shares some encouraging words to celebrate Public Health Thank You Day; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, appreciates the significance of Public Health Thank You Day, but says we shouldn't limit our thanks to a single day; and Beth Giambrone, ASTHO Senior Analyst for State Health Policy, says all 50 states and Washington D.C. have cottage food laws in place, noting some are considering changes. ASTHO Blog Article: Do Cottage Foods Really Come from a Cottage?
Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Foundation President and CEO, announces ASTHO as one of the winners of the 2022 Fries Prize for Improving Health; Ericka McGowan, ASTHO Senior Director for Emerging Infection Disease, discusses a new CDC report about racial and ethnic disparities in flu severity and vaccination coverage; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, says Alaskan Native communities in her state have led the development of vaccine equity solutions that have helped keep communities healthy; and Public Health Thank You Day is Monday, November 21st. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Awarded 2022 Fries Prize for Improving Public Health During COVID-19 CDC Webpage: Vital Signs: Influenza Hospitalizations and Vaccination Coverage by Race and Ethnicity—United States, 2009–10 Through 2021–22 Influenza Seasons ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know
Kerry Wyss, ASTHO's Director of Environmental Health, outlines a new report about the value of a Health in All Policies approach to public health; Ali Aslam, ASTHO's Senior Analyst for Environmental Health, discusses how grantmakers can incorporate a Health in All Policies and equity-centered approach into requests for proposals and notice of funding opportunities; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, comments about concerns over the winter flu, RSV, and COVID season in a November 4th report in the Washington Post; ASTHO lists available job openings; and Public Health Thank You Day is coming up on Monday, November 21st. ASTHO Report: The Value of Health in All Policies ASTHO Brief: Incorporating Health in All Policies – Tips for Grantmakers The Washington Post News Article: CDC warns of tough winter as flu, RSV and covid collide ASTHO News Release: State Health Officials Urge Families to Take Preventive Measures During Current Respiratory Virus Surge ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, releases a statement addressing the response to a spike in respiratory infections; Dr. Jose Romero, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, addresses the latest concerns about the rise in respiratory infections across the country; Jeanne Ayers, former State Health Officer for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and now the Executive Director for Healthy Democracy Healthy People, explains the connections between voting and public health on the eve of the Nov. 8th election; JoAnne McClure, ASTHO Senior Analyst for State Health Policy, has a blog article summarizing steps some states and territories are taking to stem the rising tide of overdose fatalities; and Public Health Thank You Day is Monday, November 21st. ASTHO News Release: State Health Officials Urge Families to Take Preventive Measures During Current Respiratory Virus Surge Healthy Democracy Healthy People Webpage: Health & Democracy Index ASTHO Blog Article: Harm Reduction Policies Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities
For many Alaskans, the Covid-19 pandemic seems like a thing of the past. Life feels mostly normal again. But while recorded case counts are at their lowest in over a year, Covid is still here. So to give us an update on where Alaska stands in the fight against Covid-19, we called up Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, and no stranger to our podcast. ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Dr. Zink about how Alaska is doing in the pandemic, the new bivalent booster shots, and even some non-Covid topics too. It is flu season, after all. They spoke on October 4th, 2022. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the CDC Foundation Arts and Vaccine Confidence Project. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Way of Anchorage or the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Health Department. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19 Wellness resources! Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention! How to protect yourself & others What to do if you are sick How to cope with stress These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anne Zink updates listeners about the state of the pandemic.
Dr. Steven Stack, ASTHO President-Elect, discusses the new COVID-19 booster designed to protect against the latest variants; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, explains the need to bring health care and public health closer together in an ASTHO blog article; Carolyn Wester, Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis with the CDC, looks at a new CDC report that says not enough people diagnosed with Hepatitis C receive timely treatment; and The National Center for Healthy Housing and Regional Asthma Management and Prevention has released a new report to support home-based asthma services. ASTHO Blog Article: A Q&A with Anne Zink, ASTHO's New President CDC Webpage: New CDC Data Reveal Less Than a Third of People Diagnosed with Hepatitis C Receive Timely Treatment National Center for Healthy Housing Webpage: Unlocking the Power of Home-Based Asthma Services: Model Health Benefit Packages ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know
There's no doubt that the pandemic has been a uniquely challenging time on a global scale – similar, in many ways, to a mountainous hike with no visible end point. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges has been learning to climb together and follow the same guiding star, despite our different views and preferences. For medical professionals, there has also been the challenge of acceptance – knowing that in some circumstances, things may not go to plan, no matter how meticulously the plan is created. As with any long climb, this is a journey of balance – of knowing when to push for the outcomes that matter, and when to pull back – and if anyone knows that balance, it's Dr Anne Zink. After becoming Alaska's Chief Medical Officer in 2019, Dr Zink was suddenly responsible for leading the state through COVID-19, and she learned a few important lessons on the way up. Sometimes, consistency is key, like in the guiding North star principles that have kept Dr Zink on her career path and the focus on filling her own cup first. Then, at other times, success is a moving target, as is always the case when dealing with individuals who have their own preferences, beliefs and desires. In medicine, the ascent to the top is never really done – and for many women, the real climb is only just beginning – but Dr Zink as a shining example of what it possible, it's easier to believe that we will make it. In this episode, Dr Zink shares her insights into the medical profession and what it takes to achieve success – for yourself, your patients and your team. So what's this episode really about? How important it is to set expectations and manage things accordinglyThe value of a solid “base” in allowing you to take on challengesShowing up for the climb – even if you're not sure you have the skills to reach the summit The strength of the human spirit, bringing us back together when it's needed mostWhy you should listen Going with the flow led Dr Anne Zink into the medical field, no matter how hard she tried to resist it – but only hard work could have led her on the trajectory of her career so far. Even after leading Alaska through the COVID-19 pandemic, she still has plenty to give, and an inspiring story to tell. LinksSheShatters You can quote me on that…“Don't plan. Don't worry about it. Don't try to map it out, because life is not very mappable.” Dr Anne Zink“We're still learning how to treat a heart attack, we're still learning [whether] to operate on an injured spleen from a motor vehicle accident or to watch it – so that's medicine, and that's life and our individual, cultural and societal preferences… We'll all continue to change and evolve.” Dr Anne Zink“A bright spot is really when everybody collectively can really feel that there's an impact and difference made.”Hannah Austin Like what you hear? Please leave me a review - these stars won't burn out!
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO's New Board President and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, looks at the year ahead and the work she hopes to continue; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the White House request for emergency monkeypox funding; and you're invited to sign up for ASTHO's Public Health Weekly newsletter. National Coalition of STD Directors Webpage: National Monkeypox Working Group Letter Voices Support for White House Monkeypox Request ASTHO Webpage: Newsletters
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, says new CDC life expectancy data sounds an alarm for public health and the nation; ASTHO shares how public health leaders can help their teams recover from the pandemic; Dr. Frederic Bertley, President and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio, shares tips with public health communicators meeting in Atlanta last month; and ASTHO lists several job openings. ASTHO Blog Article: Building a Culture of Care – Leadership in Public Health Agencies Website: Center of Science and Industry ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Public Health Weekly Newsletter
Heather Sebero, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Social and Behavioral Health, discusses the alarming mental health crisis impacting young people across the country; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and the Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, examines a new CDC report that says life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped; the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the need for public health to build partnerships; and ASTHO legislative alerts are the best way to monitor important policy and budget decisions happening around the nation. CDC Webpage: Mental Health, Suicidality, and Connectedness Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021 ASTHO Blog Article: State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides The New York Times News Article: U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Again in ‘Historic' Setback ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health and Housing Partnerships: Lessons from New York and Rhode Island
Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect, reflects on the problem of burnout among health care providers; Amelia Poulin, Senior Analyst for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response and Recovery at ASTHO, discusses the importance of COVID-19 case investigators and contact tracers knowing the best way to communicate with diverse individuals and populations; ASTHO's new blog article details a tool state planners in South Carolina used to make emergency plans more inclusive of people living with disabilities; and ASTHO is launching a new webpage with several resources for teams looking to improve their disability inclusion planning and programs. Anchorage Daily News Opinion Article: Taking Care Of The Physicians That Take Care Of Us ASTHO Brief: Tailoring Messages for Cross-Cultural Communication– Recommendations for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – Meeting Needs for Disability-Inclusive Emergency Preparedness in South Carolina ASTHO Webpage: Disability Inclusion
For many people, the constant changes of recommendations for staying safe and healthy during this pandemic has been a lot. So to hopefully bring some clarity and comfort, we spoke with Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink. ATMI senior producer Quinn White talked to Dr. Zink about the ever-changing mitigation strategies around Covid, this new BA.2 variant, and how we might get out of this pandemic in a different way. They spoke on March 21st, 2022. Hosted by AJ Yambao. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including United Way of Anchorage for the Healthy Communities Funding Program and the CDC Foundation Arts and Vaccine Confidence Project. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Way of Anchorage or the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Health Department. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention What foster kids need to know during Covid-19 Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Dr. Sonia Lee, Acting Branch Chief of the NICHD Maternal and Pediatric Infectious Disease Branch at the National Institutes of Health, explains the findings of a new study measuring the impact of mask wearing in schools; Dr. Haley Cash, an epidemiologist with the Pacific Island Health Officers Association, says public health leaders in several Pacific island jurisdictions have learned many lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic; ASTHO President Elect Dr. Anne Zink of Alaska answers questions in a new ASTHO blog article offered in recognition of Women's History Month; and there's still time to register for Wednesday's Insight and Inspiration event with author and teacher Dr. Bruce Perry. NIH News Release: Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during Delta surge Pediatrics article: School Masking Policies and Secondary SARS-CoV2 Transmission ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Leadership Trailblazers Spotlight – Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services ASTHO Insight and Inspiration Series: Dr. Bruce Perry
Julie Scofield, Project Director for the Community COVID Coalition, a project of the CDC Foundation, reports on the results of a months-long social media campaign to convince younger adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO's President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, answers a question about vaccine uptake during a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post and moderated by national health reporter Dan Diamond. Community COVID Coalition: Social Media Assets Vaccines Community COVID Coalition: COVID-19 and Social Media – Best Practices to Reach Your Communities Washington Post Event: Coronavirus – Impact on Hospitals ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022
Zarnaaz Bashir, ASTHO's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, says the organization's new strategic plan was created during and influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic; Dr. Robert Bourgeois, an occupational and environmental health expert working along the U.S. Gulf Coast, explains how difficult it is to manage pandemic health protocols in a remote work environment, like an off-shore drilling rig; and we look forward to Dr. Anne Zink's comments about COVID-19's impact on hospitals during a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post. Dr. Zink is ASTHO's President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer. ASTHO Blog Article: A New Year, A New Plan
Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Anne Zink, MD, chief medical officer of Alaska, and Shereef Elnahal, MD, president and CEO of the University Hospital in Newark, about the impact the coronavirus pandemic continues to have on hospitals and health systems.
Today(2/3) is National Women Physicians Day and we are joined by three physician leaders, Dr. Gillian Schmitz, Dr. Torree McGowan, and Dr. Anne Zink to talk about their experiences, challenges, and motivations. Women now make up over half of new medical student classes and continue to grow as leaders and experts in medicine. The day celebrates the first woman who attended medical school in the United States over 200 years ago and she was actually admitted as a joke.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, reflects on current events in the context of Black History Month, on the first day of the month-long recognition; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO's President-elect, considers the pandemic's lessons and what's next for the nation; ASTHO releases its top ten list of public health policy opportunities; and a new COVID-19 vaccine comparison chart is available online. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022 ASTHO Issue Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison
ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia explains the latest thinking about how best to use case investigation and contact tracing to fight the Omicron variant; ASTHO joins several other national public health groups to issue a statement this week supporting departments should they decide to change their approach to contact tracing; ASTHO President-Elect Dr. Anne Zink says public health pivots to address current and anticipated challenges; ASTHO has released an updated version of its popular COVID-19 vaccine comparison chart; and ASTHO writes a blog listing several other public health podcasts listeners might find useful. ASTHO Statement: The Transition Away from Universal Case Investigation and Contact Tracing for Individual Cases of COVID-19 by Public Health Agencies ASTHO Issue Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Chart ASTHO Blog Article: Seven Public Health Podcasts to Follow in 2022
Paula Tran, Wisconsin's State Health Officer, says it's possible to maintain health equity priorities even as the pandemic continues to strain resources. Health equity is among the issues considered in a set of 10 ASTHO policy briefings focused on public health issues expected to be priorities this year; ASTHO has a new blog article about health equity and rural health; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO's President-Elect, reflects on her hopes for the new year; and a webinar hosted by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security this afternoon will address the latest with the Omicron variant and planning considerations for the next phase of the pandemic. ASTHO Health Policy Prospectus: Advancing Health Equity ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Policy Watch – Health Equity and Rural Health Center for Homeland Defense and Security webpage: Stunting the Surge – What Leaders Need to Know for 2022 Pandemic Planning
Today we start off with a few headlines that you may have missed over the weekend. We'll also discuss the petition to fire Anne Zink and then in hour two we'll dive into a discussion with the newest Gubernatorial Candidate, KPB Mayor Charlie Pierce, who announced on Friday that he was throwing his hat into the ring.
Several ASTHO members attend a White House event in appreciation of public health workers across the states and territories. ASTHO President Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President-Elect Dr. Anne Zink, California's Dr. Tomas Aragon, and Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt from Washington, D.C. offer comments to a national audience; Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, says vulnerable populations have a tough time advocating for investments that benefit them; and ASTHO releases a new brief scanning the work members have done to leverage telehealth services during the pandemic. The White House YouTube page: Virtual Event – Public Health Community Appreciation Town Hall APHA webpage: Public Health Thank You Day ASTHO webpage: Public Health Review podcast ASTHO Brief: Using Lessons from the COVID-19 Response to Inform Telehealth Activities
In this newscast: Juneau high school students held a turkey shoot; Aluminum canoe sculpture now installed at Overstreet Park in Juneau; Four "Molly of Denali" episodes will be dubbed into Alaska Native languages; Dr. Anne Zink's plans for Thanksgiving
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy unveils a new health misinformation toolkit; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect, gives parents five reasons to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19; Sami Jo Freeman, Deputy Communications Director for the Missouri Department of Health, says the state's vaccine lottery helped combat misinformation; and Dr. Umair Shah, Washington's Secretary of Health, tells us what he's thankful for this month. U.S. Surgeon General: Health Misinformation Reports and Publications U.S. Surgeon General Document: Confronting Health Misinformation ASTHO Video: Dr. Anne Zink - 5 Reasons to Vaccinate Kids Against COVID-19 Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services webpage: Be A MO VIP APHA webpage: Public Health Thank You Day
A panel of ASTHO members met with journalists for a virtual news conference Thursday to discuss the new pediatric COVID-19 vaccine and the challenges involved with convincing hesitant parents to vaccinate their kids against the virus. Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas' Secretary of Health; and Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health each offered comments during the call. YouTube: ASTHO Media Briefing
Now that the COVID vaccine is approved for children ages 5 to 11, a lot of parents are having tough but good discussions with each other and their children, so what should you do? Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink answers your questions.
In this newscast: The small Southeast Alaska village of Kake spent most of Tuesday morning on lockdown because of an active shooter; Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink is pointing to misinformation and mistrust as major factors in the state's high COVID-19 infection rates; The Coast Guard's annual "Arctic Shield" shut down for the winter over the weekend; A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist contributed to a study that looked at the demise of a Middle Eastern city 6,000 years ago; A group of 7 hunters has been stuck at a fish camp on the Yukon River for five days; Two separate incidents on the Kenai Peninsula have some teachers worried about book censorships
Stephanie Smiley, former state health officer for Wisconsin, examines the impact of social media on young people; Community COVID Coalition members release new social media animations to educate people ages 18 to 24 about vaccine safety; ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser and Chuck Ingoglia, CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, commit to working together to promote the wellbeing of public health workers in a new blog article; ASTHO President Elect Dr. Anne Zink says leaders need to be intentional with positive reinforcement; former ASTHO members Dr. Rachel Levine and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun get new jobs; and ASTHO is hiring for key positions. Webpage: Community COVID Coalition Vaccine Social Media Assets Webpage: Community COVID Coalition Research on Vaccines ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO and National Council for Mental Wellbeing Address Public Health Workers ASTHO Podcast: Gratitude Amid Struggle – Celebrating Wins in the COVID-19 Response Dr. Rachel Levine Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Health Webpage: CVS Health Names Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun as Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer ASTHO Webpage: Careers
ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia forecasts this week's FDA discussions about the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots; ASTHO President Elect Dr. Anne Zink explains the importance of recognizing small victories even while responding to the pandemic crisis; ASTHO board member and former Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger will address a Congressional caucus meeting next week; and we preview the Great ShakeOut earthquake exercise planned next Thursday. FDA News Release: FDA to Hold Advisory Committee Meetings to Discuss Emergency Use Authorization for Booster Doses and COVID-19 Vaccines for Younger Children CDC Webpage: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Webinar Registration Webpage: Expanding Access to Transportation to Advance Healthcare Webpage: Congressional Social Determinants of Health Caucus ASTHO Resource: The Great ShakeOut
In a special edition of the newscast, ASTHO President Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President Elect Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO CEO Mike Fraser, and Scott Becker, CEO of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, discuss the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process during a workshop hosted Tuesday by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The National Academies Webpage: FDA EUA Workshop
Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer and ASTHO President-elect, considers the potential for COVID-19 booster shots for some populations; Nick Porter, ASTHO's Director for Environmental Health, explains how members can benefit from a new dashboard; ASTHO has fresh job openings; and a blog article provides samples of legislation expanding access to Naloxone to prevent opioid overdoses. CDC Webpage: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ASTHO Resource: Environmental health programs and services portal ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO ASTHO Blog Article: Increasing Naloxone accessibility to prevent opioid overdoses
HOUR 1T & T talk autumn and Sara's Sandwich Shop / http://places.singleplatform.com/saras-sandwiches-0/menuFrance enraged at the U.S./U.K deal with Australia for a new nuclear submarine, canceling the diesel-electric submarine and over $65 Billion / (ABC-Australia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4hen6xTWs4Haitian migrants piling up on Texas border at 10,000+ / (WP) https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/haitian-migrants-mexico-texas-border/2021/09/16/4da1e366-16fe-11ec-ae9a-9c36751cf799_story.htmlDalton from Mat-Su praises Dustin Darden and reminds that no one has seen the COVID virus microscopically Ernie from Mat-Su on vaccination side effects and Democrat deception and disloyalty to citizens15-year-old thrill kills jogger / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/us/washington-state-driver-15-bumped-killed-jogger-laughedPetito missing person case may be connected to the murdered newlyweds, 38-year-old Crystal Turner and 24-year-old Kylen Schulte / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-sheriff-actively-investigating-possible-connection-between-petito-disappearance-and-double-homicideHOUR 211,000 Haitians are congregating on the border of TexasT & T talk about carbs and food and Peanut Butter cheesecakeAdam Holz from Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" on "Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "Crime Macho"Dr. Anne Zink, M.D., Alaska Chief Medical Officer (last two segments)
Despite nearly half of the state's population being fully vaccinated, Alaska is experiencing some of its highest case counts and hospitalizations. So as we head into another autumn with Covid, we check in with Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer. ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Dr. Zink just days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. She also talks about the delta variant, booster shots, and how divergent messages from community leaders impact how we can get through this pandemic. Hosted by Ada Bjorkman. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Della Cutchins, Spirit of Youth, and United Way of Anchorage. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
State health officials held a virtual news conference with journalists Thursday to address the latest in the public health response to COVID-19. Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska; and Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer for the State of Mississippi, discuss vaccines, the Delta variant, and the impact of cases on hospitals and health care workers. YouTube: ASTHO Media Briefing Event: Two decades after 9/11
Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink
ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia considers what states and territories need to do to deliver COVID-19 booster shots starting next month; Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President-Elect and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, shares her approach to school mask and vaccine messaging; and the latest update to the ASTHO COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison. CDC: Joint statement from HHS public health and medical experts on COVID-19 booster shots COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison
Now that the Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone ages 12 and up, we check in with Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's Chief Medical Officer. ATMI senior producer Danielle DuClos spoke with her about how mRNA vaccines work, hesitations people may have about getting vaccinated, and what it means for Alaska’s youth now that they are eligible. They spoke on May 12th, 2021. Hosted by Quinn White. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including the Alaska Press Club, John O'Hara, and James McCoy. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
National COVID Relief legislation being debated in the Senate after passing the House / https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-signs-coronavirus-relief-bill-first-major-legislative-winState Senator Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) sanctioned by the Legislature as she continues to buck all the rules regarding masks and distancing policies / https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2021/03/11/alaska-senate-votes-to-exclude-member-who-refused-to-follow-covid-19-policy/Caller Joe called in from Anchorage agreeing on Senator Reinbold's inappropriate behavior Dr. Anne Zink, MD, Chief Medical Officer (Starts at 00:19:52 to 00:30:20)Dr. Mark Siegel, MD expresses concerns about pessimistic messaging from the CDC as today is the one-year anniversary of COVID being classified as a “pandemic” / https://video.foxnews.com/v/6238902649001#sp=show-clips
All Alaskan young women are invited to be SUPPORTED, INSPIRED, and ENGAGED. Keynote by Senator Lisa Murkowski and Dr. Anne Zink, Small Group Sessions with Your Peers - Facilitated by Smart Women.The 4th annual Empowered Teens Smart Women event is held on Zoom this year and open to all Alaskan teen girls and young women. It's a great resource for resume building and college applications. Those who register on Zoom by October 9th will be entered into prize drawings.- Overcoming Obstacles- Advocating for Your Health- Preparing for College and Career- Persevering Through Gender and Racial Bias- Finding and Being Confident in Your Unique VoiceRegister by October 9th to be entered in a prize drawing for Air Pods.Registration Link: http://bit.ly/teenempowermentakFacebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/5tVj0CHcC
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