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Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, begins the new “Get To Know ASTHO” series, which will highlight different experts at ASTHO; Madison Yerges, Section Supervisor for the Student Education Section at the Center for Foundational Health under the umbrella of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, tells us about an initiative to integrate public health content into classrooms across the state; and you can join ASTHO for a webinar on how to be an effective crisis communicator. Integrating Public Health Content Into The Classroom Web Page ASTHO Webinar: Don't Panic! A Panel on How to be an Effective Crisis Communicator PublicHealthCareers.org  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, highlights public health workers as National Public Health Week wraps up this weekend; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and Alabama State Health Officer, outlines public health priorities to Congress; Jacki Tulafono, Division Head for the Department of Health in American Samoa, explains why ASTHO's Spring Leadership Forum was such a valuable experience. American Public Health Association Web Page: National Public Health Week ASTHO News Release: ASTHO President Scott Harris, MD, MPH, Testifies to Congress Advocating for Sustainable and Predictable Public Health Funding Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Public Witness Day ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 882: Harris Testifies on Hill, 2025 TFAH Report ASSTHO Web Page: Subscribe  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, gives examples from across the country of success stories that stem from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. PHIG Partners Web Page PHIG Newsletter  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, brings us an update directly from ASTHO's 2025 Spring Leadership Forum; and an upcoming webinar focuses on the positive Public Health AmeriCorps can provide. ASTHO News Release: State and Territorial Health Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Sustained Funding ASTHO Webinar: Public Health in Action – How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, gives us an overview of what to expect from ASTHO's annual Legislative Prospectus Series; ASTHO's INSPIRE: Readiness Series can help you foster innovation in your public health systems; and learn all about PHIG by signing up for the new PHIG newsletter. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Unveils Top Five State Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2025 ASTHO Web Page: 2025 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Web Page: Fostering Innovation in Public Health Systems PHIG Newsletter ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and State Health Officer of the Alabama Department of Public Health and Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, share their thoughts on Public Health Thank You Day; and Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, delivers a message for Public Health Thank You Day. ASTHO Blog Article: Public Health Thank You Day American Public Health Association Web Page: Public Health Thank You Day ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, offers straightforward advice on managing online misinformation; Locola Hayes, the Deputy Director for Strategy and Implementation in CDC's Office of Science, explains how science can help advance health equity; ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter encourages public health to understand the challenges marginalized communities face towards reaching the goal of optimal health; and an ASTHO webinar covers how Medicaid enrolled tobacco users in Washington state access health care.  

ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and Executive Director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, Kate McEvoy, have sent a letter to Congress to lift the Medicaid funding cap on all U.S. territories and approve a permanent 83 percent federal contribution to Medicaid costs in Puerto Rico; an ASTHO blog article discusses proposed legislation and the benefits of telehealth in rural areas; Heather Tomlinson, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Immunizations, explains ASTHO tools to help adopt the FDA Food Code; Maria Sarabia, Assistant Commissioner for the Health Improvement Bureau at the Minnesota Department of Health, shares a new assessment to help health department update health improvement plans; and the CDC has issued a health advisory on Diamond Shruumz- Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies.  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, discusses a letter to Congress that asks lawmakers to lift the Medicaid funding cap on all U.S. territories; Gordon Thane, CEO and Principal Consultant for Public Health Insight, says gaps in public health knowledge can keep important information from reaching those who need it most; communication is the topic of an ASTHO webinar happening on Monday June 24th; and an ASTHO blog article from Dr. James Bell III, Chief of Staff at the Michigan Health Department and a DELPH graduate, explains how Michigan is working to address health disparities. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO and NAMD Call on Congress to Fully Fund Medicaid and CHIP in U.S. Territories Public Health Insight Podcast Episode: Leadership in Public Health and Medicine ASTHO Webinar: Combatting the Rise of Syphilis Through State Communication Campaigns ASTHO Blog Article: Roots of Equity – Addressing Health Disparities and Advancing Inclusive Solutions in Michigan ASTHO Webinar: Performance Management Techniques for Successful Decision Making  

A national symposium on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, moderated by ASTHO CEO Dr. Joseph Kanter and attended by many ASTHO members, discussed many aspects of the virus; Dr. Janice Phillips, Assistant Director at the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses their 30 Days of Public Health Campaign; and ASTHO has a webinar focused on leveraging syndromic surveillance to promote health equity for people with disabilities. ASTHO Webpage: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium Illinois Department of Public Health News Release: IDPH Kicks Off “30 Days of Public Health” Celebration to Coincide with National Minority Health Month ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action ASTHO Webinar: Defining Disability for Syndromic Surveillance – Data to Action Technical Assistance  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, looks forward to a smooth transition as he begins his new job; Rebecca Adamson, Preparedness Section Director at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, discusses the sixth day of National Public Health Week as we focus on emergency preparedness; Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, reflects on the topic of public health modernization being a focus of the HIMSS Conference agenda in Orlando last month; and a new article about lessons learned during the pandemic is now online in an ASTHO blog article. ASTHO Podcast Episode: 614 – New ASTHO CEO Announced ASTHO Podcast Episode: 615 – Grad Considers DELPH Colleagues Family, New ASTHO CEO is “Nice, Kind, Caring” National Public Health Week Webpage ASTHO Webpage: Preparedness ASTHO Webpage: Legal Preparedness Series Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Webpage: Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response  

Keon Lewis, Equity and Development Coordinator for the Cabarrus Health Alliance, talks about his experience as a recent graduate of ASTHO's DELPH program; Dr. Joseph Kanter is ASTHO's new CEO and begins his role in April; Dr. Steven Stack, ASTHO President and Kentucky Health Commissioner, shares his experiences working with Dr. Kanter through the years; and ASTHO is hiring for several open positions. ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: DELPH Magazine ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Appoints Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, as New Chief Executive Officer ASTHO Webpage: Careers At ASTHO ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Dr. Steven Stack, ASTHO President and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, announces Dr. Joseph Kanter as ASTHO's new CEO; Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO's newly-announced CEO, who joins ASTHO from the Louisiana Department of Health, outlines his approach to the role; and an ASTHO blog article outlines steps to advancing DEI efforts at the state level. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO Appoints Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, as New Chief Executive Officer ASTHO Blog Article: Leading from the Inside: Advancing DEI at the State Level ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

State Public Health Officials Dr. Umair Shah, Dr. Joseph Kanter, and Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, discuss the public health impacts of climate change; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, discusses hot topics on Capitol Hill this week including a new deadline in Congress and CDC reform; and an ASTHO Blog Article outlines plans developed by ASTHO members to improve coverage, access, and health equity for Medicaid beneficiaries with waivers to section 1115 of the Social Security Act. ASTHO Deskside Briefing: ASTHO Officials Discuss Health Effects of Climate Change ASTHO Blog Article: Addressing Health-Related Social Needs through 1115 Demonstrations  

In Louisiana, all eyes are on the saltwater wedge slowly moving up the Mississippi River, threatening the drinking water supplies for much of the southeastern part of the state. Salt water is unsafe to drink, but it  also poses an insidious risk to the region's water infrastructure, where it could linger in lead pipes.  Federal, state and local officials are implementing several solutions to prevent the briny water from encroaching on local drinking supplies and causing harm to the infrastructure – and in the meantime, health officials have plans to implement more frequent testing of water supplies.   Louisiana state health officer Dr. Joseph Kanter joins us to discuss the health risks of saltwater exposure and how Louisianans can stay safe and prepared. Two French photographers – Audoin de Vergnette and Wayan Barre – spent the summer documenting life down the bayou in Terrebonne Parish. They traveled throughout the area, documenting Indigenous French culture and learning how coastal communities are confronting climate change.  They join us for more on their experience within the community and the photos they took, which will be on display at Pointe-aux-Chenes' new elementary school starting this week.  The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival is gearing up for its eighth season with seven free concerts across New Orleans. Festival director, violist and native New Orleanian Luke Fleming joins us to talk about what it's been like to bring string instrumentalists from around the world to perform in his hometown. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this episode from 2019...a terrific interview with Dr. Joseph Kanter, Assistant State Health Officer and Region One Medical Director art the Louisiana Department of Health. He is the lead public health official for the Greater New Orleans area, where he coordinates clinical services, emergency preparedness, infectious disease control, and strategic health initiatives for the region. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

Louisianans will soon have access to a new COVID-19 booster shot that targets today's most common omicron strains. State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter tells us why it's important to roll up our sleeves now as the flu season fast approaches.  Roots of Fire, a documentary that celebrates the history of Cajun Music and highlights the musicians working to preserve it, will premiere at the   New Orleans Film Society this Fall. Filmmakers Abby Berendt Lavoi and Jeremy Lavoi tell us about the five Grammy-award winning Cajun musicians featured in the film who are bringing the sounds of their ancestors into the 21 century.  In Louisiana we are still remembering former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu who died last week at the age of 92. Landrieu, was a white Democrat who opposed segregation in the 1960s and '70s and won office  with rare support from across the racial divide. His daughter, former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, spoke to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her father's legacy. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louisiana State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter joins Scoot to dispel the risk of contracting monkeypox if you attend Southern Decadence Festival. Kanter explains that contracting it is due to close of intimate contact with someone with monekypox, so i't important to be safe if engaging in that sort of contact.

Dr. Evan Mallen, an ORISE Fellow with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says cities and states need to adapt plans and programs to changes in climate that impact public health; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer at the Louisiana Department of Health, says Louisiana's Perinatal Quality Collaborative is having early success helping pregnant and postpartum people who struggle with opioid use; ASTHO leaders write in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice about steps public health teams could take to get ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in the fall; and ASTHO publishes a blog article outlining strategies to address caregiver stress that can reduce the possibility of negative parenting and adverse childhood experiences. CDC Webpage: CDC's Climate and Health Program CDC Webpage: Extreme Heat Exposure: Access and Barriers to Cooling Centers — Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona, 2010–2020 National Library of Medicine Webpage: Compound Climate and Infrastructure Events: How Electrical Grid Failure Alters Heat Wave Risk Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Webpage: Sustained Management of COVID-19: Doing More of What Works to Control Future Surges ASTHO Blog Article: State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences  

Opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy contributes to maternal death and poor birth outcomes. Although prenatal care can reduce these effects, pregnant individuals may delay care due to concerns about stereotyping and stigmatizing by providers. The relationship between a physician and their patient may also be strained by mandated reporting of substance use to law enforcement or social services, and related fears of parent-child separation and criminalization. Such fears may present additional barriers to receiving prenatal care. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Kanter, the current state health official of Louisiana, and Dr. Amy Ladley, Program Manager for the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, discuss Louisiana's approach to reducing stigma and fears of criminalization around opioid use in pregnant and postpartum individuals. They also highlight the importance of partnerships in these efforts. Resources: Stigma Reinforces Barriers to Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorder Supporting Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder: An Infographic Series Opioid Use Disorder Toolkit: Supporting the Public Health Response in Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health

Nick Davidson, Senior Deputy for Public Health with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, discusses the CDC's plan to invest almost four billion dollars in public health capacity, workforce, and data upgrades; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer for the Louisiana Department of Health, examines steps the Louisiana Legislature's taking that are critical to the early success of the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, says attendees will benefit from the chance to gather for the ASTHO Health Equity Summit 2022 this Wednesday, July 27. CDC Webpage: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems ASTHO Health Equity Summit Registration

Dr. Carlos Oronce, an Advanced Health Services Research Fellow at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, discusses the challenges of COVID-19 being exacerbated by a lack of good data; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer for the Louisiana Department of Health, says health departments in southern states are on the lookout for West Nile Virus; and ASTHO's Health Equity Summit 2022 is set for Wednesday, July 27th Louisiana Department of Health Webpage: LDH surveillance finding high numbers of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus ASTHO Health Equity Summit Registration

Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer, explains the importance of collaboration and resilience in public health; ASTHO considers two states with children's cabinets in a new blog article now online; and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky answers questions from high school students, including one about building an inclusive and encouraging community for young females interested in STEM careers. APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: Building Capacity and Dedicating Field Staff to Address Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 ASTHO Blog Article: Children's Cabinets in Minnesota and Iowa Share Successes and Challenges ASTHO Blog Article: Leadership Trailblazer Spotlight – CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky

Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer, talks about fighting the HIV epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic as ASTHO releases a set of 10 policy briefings focused on public health issues expected to be priorities this year; ASTHO offers a new blog article including information about an innovative HIV testing program; and Dr. John Wiesman offers thanks for the people battling to control the COVID-19 virus. ASTHO Health Policy Prospectus: HIV – Ending an Epidemic ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO Policy Watch – Ending the HIV Epidemic CDC Webpage: CDC Museum COVID-19 Timeline  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer, explains the evolution of messaging required by the fast-moving Omicron variant during an appearance on C-SPAN's Washington Journal morning show Monday; ProPublica journalist Caroline Chen considers the impact her story about congenital syphilis might have on the debate over funding for public health, especially in rural America; and ASTHO shares success stories of several disability and preparedness specialists working in jurisdictions across the country. C-SPAN Washington Journal: Dr. Joseph Kanter CDC News Release: Reported STDs Reach All-time High for 6th Consecutive Year ProPublica Website: Babies Are Dying of Syphilis. It's 100% Preventable. ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – One Year Review of Disability and Preparedness Specialists Project

In this month's episode of ACEP Nowcast, Dr. Cedric Dark speaks with Dr. Joseph Kanter and Dr....

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Representative Mike Echols just mopped the floor with Louisiana Department of Health's Dr. Joseph Kanter. Echols artfully extracts all of the hidden tyrannies that Kantor and JBE have been planning to make Louisianan's lives miserable. Check it out...

The legal issues surrounding Covid vaccine mandates change by the minute. Health Law Talk brings experts to the table to unpack how mandates might affect you, your family and your business. This week, Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina welcome Dr. Joseph Kanter, the Louisiana State Health Officer, and Greg Waddell, Esq., the Louisiana Hospital Association VP of Legal Governmental, and Regulatory Affairs, to weigh in on this ever-changing subject. We'll look at Louisiana legislative efforts and legal cases as well as the effect upcoming OSHA ETS (emergency temporary standards) may have on private businesses. How might religious or medical exemptions apply? How are Louisiana State courts interpreting these evolving issues? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rory-bellina6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rory-bellina6/support

Patrick Maddenhosted this Wednesday's episode of Louisiana Considered. State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter, health researcher Abdullah Shihiparand COVID Campus Coalition founder Jordan Tralinsjoin us in a roundtable discussion about low vaccination rates among adults 18 to 29 years old in the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Maddenhosted this Wednesday's episode of Louisiana Considered. Meteorologist Dan Holidayjoins us to discuss the threat posed by storms heading our way from the west Wednesday afternoon. WWNO/WRKF Public Health reporter Rosemary Westwoodtalks to Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state's health officer, about Louisiana's indoor mask mandate being lifted earlier this week, except in some settings. In an excerpt from this week's “Bookmark” from WWNO/WRKF's weekly show The Reading Life, host Susan Larsonspeaks with writers Emilie Rhysand John Ed Bradleyabout Rhys's new book, "New Orleans Music Observed: The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a health department cope with a pandemic surge that coincides with one of the largest hurricanes to make landfall in 150 years? State health commissioner Dr. Joseph Kanter talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the challenges of dual emergencies, how the pandemic and storm responses impacted one another, and how the health department is coping nearly 19 months into the pandemic.

Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, explains how an extension of Medicaid funding for U.S. Territories gives them more time to work toward a permanent policy solution; Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer and Medical Director, tells Congress public health needs federal help to rebuild its workforce; ASTHO updates the COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Brief; and ASTHO welcomes new health officials to its ranks. ASTHO Legislative Alert: October 1, 2021 ASTHO News Release: Top Louisiana health official outlines six requests for Congress to prevent crumbling of national public health infrastructure ASTHO Document: COVID-19 Vaccine comparison brief ASTHO Webpage: Member directory  

Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana's State Health Officer and Medical Director, calls on Congress to take steps to address urgent public health workforce needs; Dr. Umair Shah, Secretary of Health for Washington state, reminds public health leaders to keep messaging flexible during the pandemic; Scott Becker, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, celebrates laboratory teams; and ASTHO shares a conversation with Dr. Jose Romero, Secretary of Health at the Arkansas Department of Health, about his career and experiences, marking National Hispanic Heritage Month. ASTHO News Release: Top Louisiana health official outlines six requests for Congress to prevent crumbling of national public health infrastructure Hybrid hearing on “Upgrading public health infrastructure: The need to protect, rebuild, and strengthen state and local public health departments.” ASTHO Podcast: Public Health Review – The importance of crisis communications in public health APHL Blog Article: Celebrate Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month 2021 with APHL ASTHO Blog Article: A conversation with Jose Romero to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Karl Ensign, ASTHO's Vice President for Territorial Support, discusses the potential for Congressional action to approve enhanced financial support for Medicaid services in the U.S. Territories, as a Thursday deadline nears; Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana State Health Officer and Medical Director, makes plans to offer pandemic-related testimony before Congress on Wednesday; ASTHO previews a new episode of the Public Health Review podcast exploring the importance of crisis communications during the pandemic; and we share details of an ASTHO blog article about legislative approaches to PFAS substances. Hybrid hearing on “Upgrading public health infrastructure: The need to protect, rebuild, and strengthen state and local public health departments.” ASTHO Blog Article: Regulating and remediating PFAS in states

Yesterday, at the House Health and Welfare Committee meeting, Louisiana Department of Health's State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, hit a brick wall. The very first step in providing a solution […]

Diane Mack hosted this Tuesday's episode of Louisiana Considered. WWNO/WRKF Public Health Reporter Rosemary Westwoodreports on the recent surge in Delta-variant cases of COVID-19 and speaks with Louisiana State Nurses Association President Ecoee Rooneyand Louisiana State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter about low vaccination rates among nurses. Director Jon Greenetells us about the upcoming production of William Shakespeare's “The Comedy of Errors,” set in 1980s Miami Beach, during this year's New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. The production opens Friday, July 23rd. Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Program Director Jen Davis joins us to discuss the CAC's 2021 open call exhibition, Behind Every Beautiful Thing: Encountering Bodies, Wrestling the Human Condition, featuring art from 36 artists living in the Gulf South. The exhibit opens Saturday, July 31st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While COVID-19 vaccination rates in some parts of the country are approaching nearly 70%, other areas are seeing rates flatten or even decline. As William Brangham reports, vaccinations in the southern U.S. have been especially slow, with no southern state having yet topped 40%. Dr. Joseph Kanter, an emergency physician in Louisiana, and the state's top medical official, joins us to explore why. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While COVID-19 vaccination rates in some parts of the country are approaching nearly 70%, other areas are seeing rates flatten or even decline. As William Brangham reports, vaccinations in the southern U.S. have been especially slow, with no southern state having yet topped 40%. Dr. Joseph Kanter, an emergency physician in Louisiana, and the state's top medical official, joins us to explore why. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Show Notes: Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate remains very active in the emergency management field. On this episode, he talks to us about what he's doing now, he examines some of the recent events impacting Louisiana and the US and he gives candid information about flood insurance and the need for communities to become more resilient. Also, it's time to Fight the Flu. Dr. Joseph Kanter is the assistant state health officer for the Louisiana Department of Health. He will examine the current flu season and give practical tips to help protect you and your family. All of us play a role in the flu fight.