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After the federal government abruptly cut COVID program grants this week, the Minnesota Department of Health is considering layoffs. The department confirmed between 150 and 200 jobs may be cut after the $226 million shortfall. The federal government made the cut because it said the funds weren't needed anymore.Minnesota's Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham says the public still needs good information about vaccines.And the largest union for state employees is telling its members they will push back on the governor's plan to send state workers back to the office.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.MDH commissioner: $226 million cuts to federal COVID-19 grants ‘shortsighted'Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

State health leaders say the federal government is canceling $226 million in public health funding in Minnesota. The cuts are part of an $11.4 billion cut to COVID-19 related grants nationwide. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said, “The COVID-19 pandemic is over.” The department also called the grants a waste of taxpayer money. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham joined Minnesota Now to talk about how the cuts will impact services in Minnesota.

March marks the five-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine was a steadying force through the early days of the lock down, a conduit of quickly evolving health guidance, and an advocate for the vaccine.Gov. Phil Scott tapped Dr. Levine in 2017 to lead Vermont's Department of Health. As health commissioner, he provided guidance on public health concerns like opioid addiction, teen substance use, and respiratory viruses. He sat down with Vermont Edition ahead of his retirement at the end of March.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Dec. 17, 2024, we sit down with new Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Marielena Vélez de Brown to discuss her views on public health.

Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr. Gale Burstein on the dangers of overexertion while shoveling snow this winter full 557 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:15:45 +0000 gbwRd2Bs3rt3ujoKwE9eRCbbqK6pIVr5 buffalo,news,erie county,dr. gail burstein,lake effect snow,erie county department of health WBEN Extras buffalo,news,erie county,dr. gail burstein,lake effect snow,erie county department of health Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr. Gale Burstein on the dangers of overexertion while shoveling snow this winter Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT's Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack and WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey.

Dr. Geeta Sood joins Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne to discuss the growing public health concern of Long COVID, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and ongoing research.They explore the diverse range of symptoms associated with Long COVID, from brain fog to POTS, and the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to management and care. The conversation also covers the effects of vaccination and antiviral therapies, such as Paxlovid, in helping to reduce the risk of developing Long COVID after a COVID-19 infection.The Department of Health will also be holding a Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds on Long COVID on October 13, 2024 at noon - you must register to attend: https://forms.office.com/g/Eus28gsTfkIf you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald in Buffalo to update the latest developments with the Rosa Copland Living Center on the Weinberg Campus full 1888 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 M8WhWkhHGKTQerQPS7PqY7ojKY0fL7se news,new york state,wben,new york state department of health,weinberg campus WBEN Extras news,new york state,wben,new york state department of health,weinberg campus NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald in Buffalo to update the latest developments with the Rosa Copland Living Center on the Weinberg Campus Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

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In the season three opener of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne have a conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave, our newest senior policy advisor at the New York State Department of Health.  The discussion delves into the department's efforts to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, with Dr. Holtgrave providing his expansive expertise and insights. The conversation covers topics such as the mechanics and history of opioid antagonists like naloxone, the emergence of alternatives like nalmefene, and the latest trends in fatal overdoses across the nation and here in New York State. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted approach the New York State Department of Health is taking to combat this public health crisis to help save lives. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

New York's Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with NYSDOH's epidemiology experts Dr. Debora Blog and Travis O'Donnell to discuss the risks of measles and the importance of immunization. Learn about measles transmission, complications, historical and recent outbreaks in New York, and much more.If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joined the show to discuss how the Adams Administration is taking on the threats of social media on youth, studying long covid, working to increase life expectancy, and more. (Ep 432)

Halfway through his term in office, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his annual State of the City address, detailing proposals covering everything from the ongoing migrant crisis to public safety to housing and the economy. He also said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared social media a public health threat. Joining NY1's Errol Louis to talk about where things stand in the Adams administration is Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a columnist at the New York Post. Additionally, they discuss the details of the city's emergency hotel contracts to shelter migrant families.   Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

New York City has declared social media a public health threat, especially when it comes to teens. Newsline with Brigitte Quinn spoke with the city's doctor, Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan about the warning.

Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein on the death of a person who overdosed on carfentanil

New York State Deparment of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne introduce the first trailer episode for New York Public Health Now, NYSDOH's podcast about topical public health issues that shape the health and well-being of the people of New York State.If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, we talk to Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza on STIs, air quality, and more.

Minnesota is known as a healthy state. But we're also a state with a vast gulf between the health of the majority of white residents and residents of color, especially Black, Latino and Indigenous Minnesotans.Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham is on a mission to change that. She was appointed to lead the Minnesota Department of Health in January, replacing Jan Malcolm. She is the first Black woman to hold the position.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Cunningham about her research into health disparities, leading the state agency after the intense years of the COVID-19 pandemic and her vision for improving the health of all Minnesotans. Guests: Dr. Brooke Cunningham was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in January. She was previously assistant commissioner overseeing the new Health Equity Bureau. She earned her medical degree and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed postdoctoral fellowships in general internal medicine and bioethics/health policy at Johns Hopkins University.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. 

Minnesota is known as a healthy state. But we're also a state with a vast gulf between the health of the majority of white residents and residents of color, especially Black, Latino and Indigenous Minnesotans.Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham is on a mission to change that. She was appointed to lead the Minnesota Department of Health in January, replacing Jan Malcolm. She is the first Black woman to hold the position.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Cunningham about her research into health disparities, leading the state agency after the intense years of the COVID-19 pandemic and her vision for improving the health of all Minnesotans. Guests: Dr. Brooke Cunningham was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in January. She was previously assistant commissioner overseeing the new Health Equity Bureau. She earned her medical degree and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed postdoctoral fellowships in general internal medicine and bioethics/health policy at Johns Hopkins University.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. 

This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Ryan Harris, Founder and CEO of As I Plant This Seed. Beginning as a simple desire to give back to the community, Ryan's vision quickly developed into major annual events and weekly programming. As I Plant This Seed consistently services over 500 youth each event and enrolls over 70 kids each program cycle. Ryan's vision for As I Plant This Seed is to provide youth and families with the resources and skills necessary to change their outlook on life and equip and empower them to ultimately decide their own outcomes. Then, catch a conversation with Philadelphia incoming Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Frank Franklin. In September 2021, the Health Department hired Frank A. Franklin, PhD, JD, MPH as Deputy Commissioner of Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This position had been open since the resignation of Dr. Caroline Johnson in January of that year. Previously, Dr. Franklin served as the Director of Epidemiology, Analytics and Evaluation Division at the Multnomah County Health Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The message sent by Kansas voters last night was as surprising as it was clear: keep abortion legal in our state. By a large margin, traditionally conservative Kansas rejected an amendment that would have taken away women's right to abortion. It was the first time Americans were called to weigh in on the issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. That's despite polls showing broad public support for abortion rights. President Biden has now called on Congress to pass a law to restore the protections Roe provided, and with the midterms just three months away, this could be a potent issue for Democrats. Donna Shalala served as health secretary under Bill Clinton and joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield; Wounded Warrior Project campaigner Jose Ramos; NYC Dept. of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This hour, host Connor Cyrus talks with state Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about the COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest Vermonters and other virus news.

After months of decline, Vermont is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. This hour, host Mikaela Lefrak speaks to Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about the state's pandemic response.

On the latest episode of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT's Bill Bryant talks with Fayette County Health Commissioner Dr. Joel McCullough and VisitLex President Mary Quinn Ramer.

We talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about this week's new statewide guidance that gives individuals the choice to mask or not, as Vermont's COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations continue to decline.

Chicago is in its second week without an indoor mask mandate or vaccine requirement to get into certain bars and restaurants. COVID cases are under 200 per day. Our test positivity is under one percent - a number we haven't seen since last summer. We're in a new era of the pandemic, officials have said, one in which we learn how to live with the virus and work to keep healthcare settings from getting overwhelmed. But at this time two years ago, the city was only testing about a dozen people per day. Reporters were scrambling to understand the personal details of each and every new positive case. This week, our guest is Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, who was confirmed by the City Council in January of 2020, weeks before the first COVID mitigations swept the city and state. Governor J.B. Pritzker declared a state of emergency on March 9, closed bars and restaurants on March 16, and barred gatherings of more than 50 people a day later. Dr. Arwady discusses how much politics infused the debate around pandemic response, how history will remember Chicago's handling of the virus, and her department's controversial equity play, limiting vaccine access to the city's hardest hit areas.

We talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about plans to drop the school mask recommendations, as Vermont's COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations subside.

We talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about how Vermont is dealing with the omicron variant and preparing for the next phase of the pandemic.

Dr. Jerome Adams tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how politics contributes to pandemic problems, and Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter on rapid tests, COVID pills and hospital capacity.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vermont's first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 was reported over the weekend. That mutation of the coronavirus now represents nearly three out of every four cases of COVID-19 in the country. This hour, we talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about how Vermont is preparing for omicron.

Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine answers your questions about the state's ongoing response to COVID-19.

Westchester Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler discusses the County's current Covid numbers, vaccination rates, sites where vaccines are available, the new MU variant, masking and other safety protocols in schools, vaccine mandates and more on Westchester Talk Radio, "What's Happening in the Lower Hudson Valley" with host John Marino, produced by Sharc Creative

The COVID-19 delta variant continues to be a cause of serious concern, even as Vermont is among the leading states in the country for vaccinations. Join host Mitch Wertlieb for a live call-in hour with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine to ask your questions about how Vermont is handling the virus, variants, vaccines, and students heading back to school.

COVID case counts have been on the rise in Vermont, and August saw an uptick in both hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, even as Vermont leads the nation in vaccinations. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine takes your questions on how Vermont is handling the virus, the delta variant, and plans for kids to return to school.

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, acting Health Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia, stops by The Pastor's Office to discuss the pandemic, the city's response, and where we go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the COVID-19 delta variant spreads, hospitalizations are on the rise. And it's happening as students prepare to head back to school. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine takes your calls and answers your questions.

Allen Co. Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter on the local COVID status and the risk of new mandates as the Delta variant spreads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron and Denise bring you a PATRIOT news round up (which do YOU prefer, Kentucky's Olympians or Big Lie backers coming to Muhlenberg County?), then we discuss Progress Kentucky's fight with YouTube, and we're joined by Fayette County's Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Kraig Humbaugh, to discuss the delta variant, where our county and region are in terms of combatting the virus, and what we all need to do to keep our communities safe. Finally, we finish with a little musical serenade from our friend Nato, while he plugs the Heartwood Music Festival scheduled for this Saturday just outside Frankfort, It's a heckuva show! Download it, give it a listen (and maybe a positive review?). Live Wednesdays at 7pm - https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ Later, on RadioLex - https://radiolex.us/wlxu-93-9-fm/ Website - http://progresskentucky.org/ Donate - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Facebook - @progressky Instagram - @progress_ky Twitter - @progress_ky YouTube - http://bit.ly/progress_ky Medium - progressky.medium.com Live Media Production by www.couchfiremedia.com

Renee Shaw talks with Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, about the increase in COVID-19 cases, vaccines, variants and if a change in mitigation recommendations is on the horizon.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First up, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and his Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen gave regular COVID updates. We listen in on their last update. Then, we hear a first hand experience of what it's like to raise a family as a single parent while living next to the toxic Norlite hazardous waste incinerator. Later on, we hear from an attendee of the Juneteenth celebration in Troy, Marcus Nix, about what the celebration means to him. After that, we hear from an intern at Mission Accomplished Finally, it's opening weekend of Nature Lab and we hear from one of the featured individuals, bioartist Dr. Jennifer Willet

Over the past 15 months, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and his Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen provided the region's best Covid Updates, week by week. The two ceased the practice last week with a sober assessment of where we've been since COVID 19 hit.

Bill McIntyre and Jon Gallo speak once again with Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Eisenstein about the latest on the county's vaccination efforts and to try to dispel some COVID vaccine myths.

We ask Dr. Larry about how 9 vaccinated Yankees staff tested positive, kids getting vaccinated, and the updated mask mandate.

According to a new national study, Vermont leads the country in four out of five categories dealing with statewide vaccination rates. In fact, Scott administration officials say if Vermont were its own country, it would have one of the highest participation rates in the world. At the same time, the number of people between the ages of 18 and 29 who have been vaccinated lags considerably behind the rest of the state. In our weekly health update, we talk with Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about what the state is doing to get more young people vaccinated. We also talk about the Scott administration's recent decision to lift the state's mask mandate for fully vaccinated Vermonters.

We hear from Marion County Health Director Virginia Cane and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett about the overturned veto on bill that would limit the emergency powers of the Health Department. We also hear from former Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe about Indiana's vaccination rates.

MYSHEIKA W. ROBERTS, MD, MPH Health Commissioner Columbus Public Health is working to protect the health and improve the lives of all residents by addressing our community's most critical public health issues such as infant mortality, the opioid epidemic, tobacco use and obesity.  Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts leads the organization and a team of nearly 500 public health professionals who are focused on neighborhood-based approaches that address the social determinants of health from safe, affordable housing and education to jobs and violent crime in order to decrease the health disparities that exist. Dr. Roberts has a prolific 18-year public health background at the local, state and national levels. Prior to her appointment as Health Commissioner in December 2017, she was the Medical Director and Assistant Health Commissioner at Columbus Public Health. She also built a solid foundation in public health early in her career by investigating outbreaks in Ohio for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and leading an STD clinic and hepatitis prevention efforts at the Baltimore City Health Department.  Dr. Roberts extends her service to the community beyond the walls of Columbus Public Health where she is active on the boards of the Columbus Medical Association Foundation and the YWCA of Columbus, as well as the Lifeline of Ohio Minority Advisory Group and OhioHealth's Faith, Culture and Community Benefit Committee. She also serves as a mentor in OhioHealth's Physician Diversity Scholars Program. She earned her MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her MPH from the University of Michigan. A native of Los Angeles, she now calls Columbus home and enjoys spending down time with her husband Edward and their dogs Cosby and Rudy.

Dr. Levine joins WVMT's The Morning Drive to give us updates on COVID knowledge, vaccinations, and your questions.

Dr. Thomas Farley, Health Commissioner of Philadelphia, stops by The Pastor's Office to talk about the city's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and plans to innoculate the city's 1.3 million adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show:A quick look at another new hotel proposed for PantopsAlbemarle seeking to install five historic markers this yearCoverage of the January 27, 2021 briefing by Governor Ralph NorthamIn today’s Patreon fueled shout-out: The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs. Sign up today!Faced with mounting criticism over Virginia’s rate of vaccination, Governor Ralph Northam took to the podium this afternoon to address what his administration plans to do to speed up delivery of doses. “First of all I want all of you to know that I understand your frustration,” Northam said. “I know you’re out of patience and I am as well.”The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available in the United States in mid-December, followed soon after by the Moderna vaccine. “We told you then that the first shots would go to the people who are most vulnerable,” Northam said. “Health care workers and people living in long-term care. We estimated that would be about 500,000 people. Today about a month later, more than 520,000 shots have been given in our Commonwealth.Northam said that means more people have been vaccinated than diagnosed with COVID in the past year. Today that number hit 488,553 according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. Source: Virginia Department of HealthThe federal government is the entity that contracted with pharmaceutical companies to manufacture the vaccines. Northam said the national government has been distributing doses to states. The presidential transition has been a factor leading to public confusion. “Fifteen days ago, the outgoing federal Secretary of Health told states to open up eligibility to everyone 65 and over,” Northam said. “[They said] ‘we’ll send more doses. If you don’t expand eligibility, we’ll reduce your supply.’ Then two days later, states learned that there were no more doses. That made a confusing situation even more confusing across the entire country.” Northam said he has been in touch with the Biden administration including a call yesterday with all of the nation’s governors. “I also heard something that I have not heard since the pandemic began and that is a commitment at the national level to work together, find solutions, and get this moving so we can all get back to our lives,” Northam said. Earlier in the day, the White House COVID Response team held a briefing on their efforts. Andy Slavitt is Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “We’ve been hitting our target of an average of 1 million vaccinations per day, necessary to meet the president’s early commitment to administer 100 million shots in 100 days,” Slavitt said. But back to Virginia. Watch the whole video on Virginia Public Media. Northam said all states will immediately receive a 16 percent increase in supply. He also reported on a briefing from General Gustave Perna, the person in charge of Operation Warp Speed. “We asked how can we be confident that we will receive these additional doses in the weeks ahead,” Northam said. “He told us that after more than a month of working, the drug manufacturers have hit a stable, regular sustainable cadence of production and that is good news.”The national goal is now to have vaccinations available to everyone who wants one by the end of the summer. Today, the VDH reported the seven-day average for vaccinations is 26,010. That’s halfway to the goal of 50,000 a day. Northam invited representatives of CVS and Walgreens, the two companies that are working with the federal government to vaccinate people who live and work in long term care facilities. James Satterfield is a regional healthcare director at Walgreens. “We’ve completed 92 skilled nursing facilities and are in the process of pulling forward and completing our assisted living facilities as well,” Satterfield said. “Currently we’ve given over 18,500 shots to the most vulnerable in those long term care facilities and look forward to completing those doses. Dick Dakessian is a vice president at CVS Health. “As far as where we’re at today for CVS, our first round of COVID vaccination doses, we’ve gone to 195 skilled nursing facilities that we were dedicated to vaccinating and have completed those,” Dakessian said. “Right now we’re about halfway through those as well and plan to complete those, the second doses, by February 8. Today we have had 43,000 doses administered within skilled nursing facilities.”Northam said he is ordering hospitals to not hold on to any additional vaccine and to get doses in arms as soon as possible. “We’re also working with hospitals and local health districts to make sure they are not holding on to too much supply of second doses, especially if they won’t need it for several weeks,” Northam said. “By shifting inventory around, we’re going to be able to increase the number of shots this week by about 20 percent. That’s about 40,000 more shots by this Sunday on top of the 175,000 that were already planned.”Dr. Mike McDermott is the CEO of Mary Washington Health Care in the Fredericksburg area, as well as the past president of the Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association. “Overall, Virginia hospitals have administered more than 318,000 vaccine doses since mid-December,” McDermott said. “To give you an example of how fast vaccination capacity is scaling within our hospitals, Virginia hospitals have increased vaccinations by 35 percent in the last week.”McDermott said Operation Warp Speed was able to get vaccines manufactured, but he said there was not enough logistical work to get what he said was the “last twelve inches” of getting shots in arms. He also said the previous federal administration was not transparent in their operations. Vaccine supplies are still expected to be limited for some time. Northam said the Virginia Department of Health would issue more guidance about who is eligible. “Here is how to allocate your supply,” Northam said. “Half of available doses should go for people age 65 and older,” Northam said. “The other half should be used for frontline essential workers and people who are at increased risk for severe illness as the CDC identifies.”Northam also unveiled an updated VDH dashboard for vaccines that has more details on where doses are going. This dashboard also has more demographic information to ensure that doses are being distributed equitably. Many initial shots were recorded without identifying the race of the recipient. “On Monday, Health Commissioner Dr. Norm Oliver wrote to every clinician in Virginian and told them to collect this information, it matters for transparency,” Northam said. He added he will endorse legislation in the General Assembly to require this information. Right now, signing up for vaccines is handled by individual health districts. Northam said that system has been fragmented, so he has directed the Virginia Department of Health to create a statewide system. “That is not ready today but I expect it to be ready soon,” Northam said. “I know this has been a source of great frustration for a lot of Virginians. I hear you and we’re getting this fixed.” Northam has also amended Executive Order 72 continuing COVID-19 restrictions until at least February 28. Before we move on to the rest of the show, let’s hear more from Andy Slavitt. “Now as you heard from the president this week, he is pushing us to view 1 million a day as the floor, not the ceiling,” Slavitt said. “To that end, we are releasing more supply, activating [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] and deploying many more personnel. In fact, just this week, FEMA announced they had obligated $1 billion to support state vaccination sites.” Slavett said there are two limiting factors to distributing hundreds of millions of vaccines. First is getting the supply, and the second is to distribute them quickly and efficiently. “We are taking action to increase supply and increase capacity but even so it will be months before everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one,” Slavett said. Until then, perhaps its best to follow the advice of our long-running Patreon supporter who wants to say:"We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance."Last week, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors was presented with the annual report of the county’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI). One of the activities reported is a partnership with the Albemarle Historic Preservation Committee to install more highway markers. Liz Russell is a member of the committee. “The challenge and sort of task presented by the Board of Supervisors and administered under OEI under the Community Remembrance project is to have five markers installed and we’d like to have them by the end of this year, five markers to better reflect the stories of women and people of color in the county,” Russell said. Two markers are close to being installed. One is for the Albemarle Training School and one is for Virginia L. Murray, the first Black woman to be supervise education in the county. The Albemarle Training School was the precursor to Jackson P. Burley High School. The committee needs to select three more topics for markers. Later that evening, the Pantops Community Advisory Committee learned more about a proposal to build a four-story hotel next to the Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center. Andy Reitelbach is the lead reviewer for the 125-room Pantops Overlook Hotel, which requires an amendment to the existing zoning. “Sometimes the zoning that designates what can be developed by-right and the future land uses identified in the master plan do not always line up,” Reitelbach said. “That is way a rezoning may have to come in.” In this case, the zoning states this land should be for office use and that a tree conservation area should be on the property. The Pantops Master Plan calls for most of the land to be community mixed-use and a small portion part of it be parks and recreation. Access would be right-in, right-out onto U.S. 250. One CAC member asked what the business viability would be for another hotel. “In this immediate area we have going up very soon if not already finished and operating, a Holiday Inn Express, a Hilton Garden Inn, a Comfort Inn and on the plans a Hampton Inn,” said Sara Robinson. “What justification did the owners that we needed another hotel?”Doug Ellis is with WS4 LLC, the company that owns the property. “We see Albemarle County as a great market for a well-developed and designed hotel that meets a different need than those what you listed off but we’re very aware that they are in the general area as well and hope to develop a product that is very different from those,” Ellis said. The new hotel would be all suites and would offer extended stays. The same company owns an adjacent parcel under the company Happy Boxes Pantops LLC. Ellis said there are no plans to develop that land. There is no date yet for public hearings at the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

This American Health episode is a rebroadcast of Public Health on Call, a podcast produced by the Bloomberg School of Public Health that offers science and evidence-based insights to help understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow. This episode — originally broadcast on January 7, 2021— highlights one of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative's cross-cutting themes—equity—and focuses on Massachusetts' unique approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Led by Health Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel, this effort includes prioritizing communities impacted by institutional racism and those with disproportionately high numbers of COVID-19 infections.  In a conversation with Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Vice Dean of Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, and Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, Dr. Bharel talks about what Massachusetts is doing to go beyond just making the vaccine available to support high uptake of vaccination among people who can benefit the most.

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Wondering whether they're safe or when you can get one? What about the new more infectious version of COVID-19. Do we need to worry? Those are just some of the questions I posed to Philadelphia's Commissioner of Health Thomas Farley and I think you'll be interested in what he has to sayFirst there's a hard deadline coming up to sign up for health care and we have a great resource to help you navigate when it comes to choosing health insurance. I speak with Zach Sherman, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Insurance Exchange which is a one stop shop for not only finding health insurance but also linking customers to financial assistance that can lower monthly payments and out of pocket expenses. www.pennie.com

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Wondering whether they're safe or when you can get one? What about the new more infectious version of COVID-19. Do we need to worry? Those are just some of the questions I posed to Philadelphia's Commissioner of Health Thomas Farley and I think you'll be interested in what he has to sayFirst there's a hard deadline coming up to sign up for health care and we have a great resource to help you navigate when it comes to choosing health insurance. I speak with Zach Sherman, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Insurance Exchange which is a one stop shop for not only finding health insurance but also linking customers to financial assistance that can lower monthly payments and out of pocket expenses. www.pennie.com

This week, Vermont passed milestones of both despair and hope. On a somber note, Vermont saw its 100th death from Covid-19 since the pandemic began in the state nine months ago. On the other side of the split screen was a hopeful milestone: On Tuesday, an emergency department nurse at the University of Vermont Medical Center became the first person in Vermont to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer that just received an emergency use authorization from the FDA. Thousands of Vermonters will be vaccinated by the end of this month. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine observed, “This is a pivotal moment, one that marks the beginning of the end of the pandemic.” But he tempered his message by noting that it will take months for the vaccine to bring Covid-19 under control, and people must continue to be vigilant. Levine warned, “I can't emphasize enough the importance of everyone keeping up their efforts to protect themselves and prevent spread of the virus.” On this week's Vermont Conversation, we talk with Christine Finley, the immunization program manager at the Vermont Department of Health, who is helping to coordinate the statewide program to vaccinate Vermonters against Covid-19.

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The spotlight has shined brightly on Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box. She would prefer being behind the scenes working with her team and digging into the numbers but accepts the upfront role as part of dealing with COVID-19. The “overwhelming negative response to being asked to wear masks” has been surprising, she says, and the uncertainty – “the only guarantee with this pandemic is it's going to change” – has been challenging. She talks about the team effort, the early influence that led her to a medical career and areas of progress in other important areas of health care. Learn more:Indiana State Department of Health (www.in.gov/isdh)BizVoice magazine feature story (www.bizvoicemagazine.com/interactive/2020/11/#p=30)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is my conversation with Vigo County Health Commissioner Dr. Daren Brucken. Dr. Brucken has worked for the county health department for almost 20 years and has been the health commissioner for the last 7 years of so. He has been on the front lines of the corona virus pandemic here in west central Indiana and has a lot of knowledge of what is going on. He has talked with a number of business owners and school districts as well as health care professionals. He has a lot of interesting things to say about what we are facing and what we are going through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-cowden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clark-cowden/support

Sun-Times City Hall Reporter Fran Spielman is joined by Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady to discuss mental health clinics, ending HIV in Chicago by 2030 and the effects recreational marijuana may have on the city when it becomes legal Jan. 1.

In this episode, we talk with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Health Commissioner Dr. Colleen Bridger about steps the city is taking to improve health.  We discuss how and why the city has embraced CityHealth, a national effort to advance evidence-based policies at the city level.

A discussion of how Flu and other contagions are hitting Hoosiers hard this winter with guests Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams and Indiana's Chief Medical Consultant Dr.Joan Duwve.