Podcasts about state health officer

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive for the state of Michigan, explains the state's Public Health Data Dashboard, which visualizes public health trends by district and helps to shape awareness of public health's role in the community; David Stone, Accreditation Analyst at ASTHO, discusses the importance of accreditation and ASTHO's guide to sustaining efforts across health departments; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and State Health Officer for Alabama, appeared on a recent Public Health on Call podcast; Dr. Nirav Shah, former ASTHO President and former Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will give the commencement address at the University of Maine in Farmington; ASTHO will host an event being an effective crisis communicator Thursday, May 8th. Michigan's Public Health Data Dashboard  ASTHO: A Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation Podcast: A Conversation with Alabama's State Health Officer ASTHO: Don't Panic: A Panel on How to be an Effective Crisis Communicator UMF Announces Dr. Nirav Shah as Commencement Speaker  

About this episode: Dr. Scott Harris has worked as a leader in Alabama's public health department for eight years and recently became that national president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. In this episode: A conversation with Dr. Harris about lessons learned from the pandemic and how the current moment is presenting new challenges with measles outbreaks and plenty of unknowns. He also talks about keeping his staff motivated and on task to meet their bottom line: protecting the health and safety of Alabamians. Guest: Dr. Scott Harris is the State Health Officer of the Alabama Department of Public Health and the President of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Host: Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. Show links and related content: The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

What if Mississippi could lead the nation in turning the tide on addiction? In this episode, Christina Dent talks with Dr. Dan Edney, Mississippi's State Health Officer and a physician specializing in addiction medicine. They dive into the quiet revolution taking place in our state—from expanding access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to legalizing fentanyl test strips to saturating communities with naloxone. Dr. Edney shares how Mississippi became one of only five states to reduce overdose deaths for two years in a row—and why saving lives must be prioritized. They discuss why harm reduction saves taxpayer dollars, how recovery truly happens, and what still needs to change—like ending the ban on syringe services. You'll also hear about Mississippi's groundbreaking MSUD program, offering free treatment and MAT through local health departments, and why Dr. Edney believes it's time to treat addiction as a health issue. Whether you're new to these conversations or deeply engaged in reform, this episode will leave you with real hope.

Health advocates are sounding the alarm that Black women in Mississippi are at a much higher risk of dying during pregnancy than their white counterparts.Then, federal grants to museums are being shut off. A curator shares what that could mean for Mississippi and the preservation of state history.Plus, Mississippi's State Health Officer hopes a new law will help more hospitals open in rural Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi agencies announce new guidelines on how reports of child abuse cases will be handled in all 82 counties.Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer says he's hopeful investments by the legislature can sustain public health initiatives in the wake of federal cuts.Plus, we speak with a financial expert about how Mississippians can make plans when there is high market volatility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're speaking with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Mississippi's former State Health Officer, reflecting on the five years that have passed since the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic.For an extended version of the show, visit MPB's YouTube page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health and an ASTHO member, tells us how his meeting on Capitol Hill went this week; the Essentials of Leadership and Management Workshop Series kicks off on Wednesday, April 2; and Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and an ASTHO member, explains why this week has been so important. ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed ASTHO Web Page: Series Topics and Sessions ASTHO Web Page: Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate: Series 1, Session 1- Leadership Behavior and Decision-Making  

Dr. Susan Kansagra, former ASTHO Member and most recently the Assistant Secretary and State Health Officer for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, has been named ASTHO's new Chief Medical Officer; Jennifer Schmidt, North Dakota Health and Human Services Public Health Division PHIG Fund Manager, tells us how her office is transitioning from a “career ladder” to a “career honeycomb”; and the deadline to apply for ASTHO's Leadership Institute has been extended. ASTHO News Release: Susan Kansagra, MD, MBA, Named Chief Medical Officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials ASTHO Blog Article: How Staffing and Workload Can Impact Public Health Agencies ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Robert Jennings, Executive Director of the National Public Health Information Coalition, is currently working on guidelines for AI use in public health communications; Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President and the State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, reflects on the HPAI symposium and what made it so popular; and you can apply for the Leadership Exchange for Adolescent Health Promotion Plus Community of Practice. National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media Web Page ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 832: PH Communication Outlook, Firearm Injury Prevention ASTHO Web Page: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium ASTHO Web Page: Leadership Exchange for Adolescent Health Promotion Plus (LEAHP+) Community of Practice  

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia's state health officer discusses his legacy after his resignation, and understanding the state's seismic activity after an earthquake in the Ohio Valley Monday. The post State Health Officer Discusses Legacy And W.Va's Seismic Activity, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and the ASTHO President, tells us exactly how his state has benefited from PHIG. Public Health Infrastructure Grant Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: PHIG – A Transformative Infrastructure Grant for Health Equity and Inclusive Workforces PHIG Newsletter  

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. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, is stepping away from ASTHO after seven years in the position; Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and ASTHO President, says the next few years are critical ones for public health; and this Sunday, November 3rd, marks One Health Day. ASTHO Web Page: Scott Harris CDC Web Page: One Health Day ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health and now ASTHO President, previews the upcoming year in his new role; Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Correspondent for KFF Health News, discusses her article about public health budget cuts; the deadline to apply for ASTHO's next Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health cohort is quickly approaching; and the Public Health Infrastructure Grant has its own newsletter. KFF Health News Article: Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Web Page: DELPH Applications ASTHO Webinar: Elevating Tools and Resources for Transforming Performance Management PHIG Connections Newsletter  

Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President-Elect and State Health Officer with the Alabama Department of Public Health, tells us about an education campaign about tick-borne diseases; Sean Newhouse, Staff Reporter for Government Executive, explains a study that says government employees are burned out; and a new resource from ASTHO emphasizes the role of public-private sector partnerships in advancing health equity. The Cullman Tribune OpEd: Protect yourself from tick bites – and what to do if you're bitten Route Fifty News Article: Burnout among government workers is decreasing but still high, according to new pulse survey data Eagle Hill Consulting Webpage: Understanding government employee burnout ASTHO Webpage: Best Practices to Leverage Partnerships to Support Health Equity: An Implementation Cheat Sheet  

Dr. Karen Hacker, Director of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the CDC, says Medicaid and Medicare may be able to help keep Community Health Workers on the front lines; Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer for CVS Health and the former State Health Officer for the State of Michigan, explains how important it is to keep community health workers on the team; Christina Severin, ASTHO Director of Public Health Law, breaks down a new ASTHO legal map hosted on the organization's Public Health Legal Mapping Center website; and ASTHO has a new report about the impact COVID-19 had on people living with disabilities. ASTHO Report: Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast Episode: Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health ASTHO Webpage: Overdose Surveillance Legal Map ASTHO Brief: Access to Healthcare for People with Disabilities in Public Health Emergencies  ASTHO Report: Organizational Strategic Planning Guide  

A recently passed bill could prevent transgender Mississippians from using public bathrooms and changing spaces in public schools, universities and prisons.Then, we continue our conversation with Mississippi's State Health Officer about the important medical issues facing the state.Plus, it's Hurricane Preparedness Week. What you need to know if evacuation orders are issued this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi lawmakers have concluded the 2024 legislative session, and plans are already being outlined for next year. Then, we speak with Mississippi's leading doctor about the most pressing issues the state is currently facing. Plus, a new documentary looks at efforts to preserve the oral histories of the Mississippi Delta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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  

Clare Coleman, President and CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, says silos can hinder access to reproductive and sexual health care; Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, recognizes National Public Health Week by thanking the workforce in a YouTube video; Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Commissioner at the Texas Department of State Health Services, tells us how the Texas Tobacco Quit Line will expand services now that they've gained more funding; and new strategies to address rising congenital syphilis rates are the focus of an ASTHO webinar planned for next week. ASTHO Webpage: Family and Reproductive Health – Supporting Holistic Care Across All Stages of Life National Public Health Week Webpage Welcome to National Public Health Week 2024 YouTube Video ASTHO Webinar: Reducing Congenital Syphilis Through Policy Initiatives  

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Dr. Harris, State Health Officer with the Alabama Department of Public Health and ASTHO Member, recalls his recent visit to Congress a few weeks ago; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, says ASTHO continues to talk with elected leaders about the President's proposed budget released earlier this week; and Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina Public Health Director and ASTHO Member, discusses the significance of Women's History Month. ASTHO Webpage: President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Proposal ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Dr. Daniel Edney, ASTHO Member and State Health Officer of the Mississippi State Department of Health, says his state's legal ability to review and implement FDA food code changes is better for everyone involved; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Relations, tells us Congress might have an answer for agencies waiting to hear if new federal spending deadlines will be met; an ASTHO Blog article outlines a framework to better promote wellness among team members in health agencies; and ASTHO in collaboration with the CDC Foundation and the Michigan Public Health Institute are hosting a webinar with health equity as the focus on February 21. ASTHO Blog Article: Workforce Planning Tools – Frameworks That Enhance Workforce Well-Being and Retention ASTHO Webinar Registration: Healing Relationships Authentically to Sustain a Healthy Community – A STRETCH National Convening

Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO Member and State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, says new numbers in Alabama show infant deaths are dropping but the news isn't all good; an ASTHO blog article outlines practical strategies for identifying and treating syphilis in pregnant individuals; Amelia Poulin-Obregon, ASTHO Assistant Director of Emerging Infectious Disease, for the last several months has been a student in a program offered at the Naval Postgraduate School; and ASTHO is looking to fill two positions. WSFA 12 News Article: Alabama's infant mortality rate decreased in 2022, ADPH says ASTHO Blog Article: Promising Approaches to the Congenital Syphilis Health Crisis ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO  

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Dr. Shannon Dowler, Chief Medical Officer for North Carolina Medicaid, says health care gets better when state Medicaid and public health agencies take the time to understand each other; Dr. Matthew Christiansen, State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, details how he plans to use lessons learned from author Stephen Covey in his work; ASTHO is hiring for multiple positions; and Public Health Thank You Day is on November 20th. ASTHO Report: Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO American Public Health Association Webpage: Public Health Thank You Day ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. Joan Duwve, State Health Officer for the Kansas Department of Health, talks about the need to put equity at the center of all public health work; Dr. Puthiery Va, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, explains that lessons learned from the pandemic will inform her new role at a critical time as she begins her new job; Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says she is working to build trust with local agencies; and ASTHO training modules will tell you what it means to be a state trusted contact for the CDC's Opioid Rapid Response Program. ASTHO Policy Statement: Equity Driven Promotion of Optimal Health Outcomes Kansas Office of the Governor Webpage: Commission on Racial Equity and Justice Maine Department of Health and Human Services News Release: DHHS Commissioner Lambrew Announces Director for Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention  ASTHO Webpage: Trusted Contacts Training Modules

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Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses how early childhood interventions can identify and help treat illness early.Then, General Motors employees are on strike in the Gulf States.Plus, an archivist from Jackson State University is sharing the story of the 1973 Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival in this week's History is Lunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local and state police are meeting in Jackson to discuss how they can respond to calls efficently and reduce youth crime rates.Then, Mississippi's State Health Officer discusses the first round of religion based vaccine exemptions and the growing number of COVID cases.Plus, a documentary screening tonight tells the stories of desegregation in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Tankersley – In the 'Red State' of Alabama, we have a governor, legislature, and State Health Officer who have failed big throughout the pandemic. Last week, Dr. Harris made some stunningly ignorant statements on public TV, and we discussed them this week. One of the most egregious statements was their challenge of dealing with a public with too many information sources. As...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Tankersley – In the 'Red State' of Alabama, we have a governor, legislature, and State Health Officer who have failed big throughout the pandemic. Last week, Dr. Harris made some stunningly ignorant statements on public TV, and we discussed them this week. One of the most egregious statements was their challenge of dealing with a public with too many information sources. As...

This special edition revisits Episode 386 of Public Health Review Morning Edition from March 28th.   Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, discusses the dangers of Xylazine, a strong tranquilizer, and how to treat patients who have ingested it; Moses Pretrick, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA) Assistant Secretary, outlines improvements needed to increase access to care for U.S. veterans living in the territories and freely associated states; registration is now open for people interested in attending ASTHO's upcoming Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum; and ASTHO's Health Equity Summit is happening next month in Atlanta. Xylazine: What Health Agencies Need to Know Island Areas 101 Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Registration Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice  

"On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court officially issued a ruling in Thomas E. Dobbs, State Health Officer of the Mississippi Department of Health, et al. v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, refusing to strike down a Mississippi state law banning abortion after the fifteenth week of pregnancy." We discuss the Dobbs decision and its impact 1 year later. Kimi Chernoby is Counsel for Reproductive Rights and Health at the National Women's Law Center. She is a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Kimi was the first graduate of the University of Florida's MD/JD program and previously served as a Health Policy Fellow for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a resident physician in Indiana, she helped pregnant minors obtain the right to consent to their own medical care including post-partum contraception. Her work focuses on increasing access to contraception at the state and federal level, specifically using clinical experience to advance policies that center the needs of patients. Robin Marty is the Director of Operations for the West Alabama Women's Center and a freelance reporter and the author of the book "Handbook for a Post-Roe America," a guide for what to do if and when Roe is overturned and states make abortion illegal, and the co-author of "The End of Roe v. Wade" Robin's work is frequently published in Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, NBC, The Guardian, Politico and other news outlets, and she is a regular guest on MSNBC.

Dr. Janelle Palacios, a member of the Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality, says there is an urgent need to improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native mothers and their babies; Julia Greenspan, ASTHO Director of Infectious Disease Infrastructure and Policy, worries about rising rates of STIs in the country, but looks to policy for solutions; and Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota's State Health Officer, outlines the state's plan to become the healthiest state in the nation. Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality Report: Making Amends – Recommended Strategies and Actions to Improve the Health and Safety of American Indian and Alaska Native Mothers and Infants ASTHO Report: Policy Considerations for Reducing Congenital Syphilis ASTHO Webpage: Innovative STD Prevention and Treatment Strategies ASTHO Webpage: Reducing STI Stigma Through Inclusive Care Strategies ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

A federal judge sides with a Mississippi school district disallowing a transfeminine from wearing a dress at graduation.Then, we speak with Mississippi's top medical leader about the future of rural healthcare in the state and a spike in syphilis.Plus, nearly 125 thousand cars across Mississippi are reported to have faulty airbags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, discusses the dangers of Xylazine, a strong tranquilizer, and how to treat patients who have ingested it; Moses Pretrick, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA) Assistant Secretary, outlines improvements needed to increase access to care for U.S. veterans living in the territories and freely associated states; registration is now open for people interested in attending ASTHO's upcoming Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum; and ASTHO's Health Equity Summit is happening next month in Atlanta. Xylazine: What Health Agencies Need to Know Island Areas 101 Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Registration Health Equity Summit: A Movement for Justice  

What You Need to Know is to think like Phyllis. Everyone agrees that the prosecutorial abuse against Donald Trump, the January 6 detainees, and others is wrong, but it the bigger truth is that it's hard to overstate just how big a deal this issue is. We have to apply our values and logic to look down the field and figure out how to rightly order the issues that Americans face. Phyllis Schlafly was a master at this, and she was always ahead of her time. Right now, the left is using government power at every level to try to criminalize political opinions different than theirs. We have to address this first and foremost!  Dr. Joseph Ladapo, State Health Officer and Surgeon General of Florida, discusses his new book Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health. Dr. Lapado talks about the growing distrust in “big medical” and the bureaucratic leadership in healthcare. Find his book from Skyhorse Publishing.  Chris Chmielinski, Vice President and Deputy Director of NumbersUSA, talks about the House's hearings at the border and every Democrat boycotting them! It's absolutely amazing to see how badly the mainstream news is ignoring our border while the numbers at the border continue to climb at historic rates. The Biden Administration's two years of control have been disastrous, but the media isn't covering what's happening. Find all of Chris's work at NumbersUSA.org.  WYNDO: Know your AG! Know your state and local officials. Lots of municipal elections are coming up on April 4 and now is the time to start your research! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What You Need to Know is beware the administrative state! While we're on the lookout for broad sweeping congressional or presidential action, we can't afford to miss the nickel and dime infringements of alphabet letter agencies who are slowly but surely removing our freedom. Look no further than the CDC buying private cell phone data to check lockdown compliance or the ATF using financial data to operate background checks. The administrative state is the pressing enemy of liberty.  Dr. Joseph Ladapo, State Health Officer and Surgeon General of Florida, discusses his new book Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health. Dr. Lapado talks about the growing distrust in “big medical” and the bureaucratic leadership in healthcare. Find his book from Skyhorse Publishing.  Todd Bensman, Senior Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, talks about How The Differences Between Trump And Biden's Border Rhetoric Took Immigration From Calm To Crisis. The tone of our nation's leader affects what happens at the border and how many are coming! Follow all of Todd's work at TodBensman.com.  What You Need to Do is pressure Congress to release the full January 6 footage. All of the hours of video need to be publicly released. No more excuses! We can't lose steam on this effort. Congress has to get the message that we want all of this released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for Alabama Public Health, addresses the startling statistic that there have been more deaths in Alabama than births for two straight years; Nada Hassanein, Health Inequities Reporter for USA Today, writes about the nation's congenital syphilis trend and calls attention to the lack of care for pregnant people and their newborns; ASTHO has a webinar at the end of the month to help attendees learn how to leverage the community perinatal workforce as a strategy to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality; and ASTHO has several job opportunities you can apply for. Alabama.com News Article: Alabama had more deaths than births in 2022 as effects of COVID linger on USA Today News Article: 'Time to sound the alarm': Surge in babies born with syphilis draws attention to lack of care ASTHO Webpage: Leveraging the Community Perinatal Workforce to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO  

What You Need to Know is the biggest pro-life fight in America is in Wisconsin. The WI Supreme Court race is down to its final round, and the stakes are monstrous! The state's highest court has become a lynchpin to public policy as the legislature remains divided. These state judicial rates are getting more important and they'll only become more so, especially as all eyes turn to the Electoral College in 2024.  Dr. Joseph Ladapo, State Health Officer and Surgeon General of Florida, discusses his new book Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health. Dr. Lapado talks about the growing distrust in “big medical” and the bureaucratic leadership in healthcare. Find his book from Skyhorse Publishing.  Todd Bensman, Senior Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, talks about How The Differences Between Trump And Biden's Border Rhetoric Took Immigration From Calm To Crisis. The tone of our nation's leader affects what happens at the border and how many are coming! Follow all of Todd's work at TodBensman.com.  What You Need to Do is pressure Congress to release the full January 6 footage. All of the hours of video need to be publicly released. No more excuses! We can't lose steam on this effort. Congress has to get the message that we want all of this released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Thomas Dobbs, former State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health and now dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, urges agencies that fund local public health programs to eliminate the barriers that can get in the way of lifesaving work; Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, says justice and health equity are the focus of ASTHO's 2023 Health Equity Summit planned for April; and an ASTHO blog article examines what it takes to lead at this moment in public health. Health Affairs News Article: Getting Government To Work For Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Health Equity Summit - A Movement for Justice ASTHO Blog Article: Exploring the Effect of Public Health Crises on Health Equity Leadership  

Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, has studied the data in Mississippi's latest Maternal Mortality Report and says the rates are unacceptable; Heather Tomlinson, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Immunizations, explains in a new blog article how members can defend vaccination requirements to their state lawmakers; and there is only one day left to apply to be part of the next cohort enrolled in ASTHO's Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. AP News Article: Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi ASTHO Blog Article: Building Vaccine Confidence Among State and Territorial Legislatures ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Hosts Gregg Masters and Fred Goldstein meet Thomas E. Dobbs, MD, Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Melissa R. Stephens, MD, Associate Dean of GME and Population Health and Professor of Clinical Sciences at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. They discuss the intersection of public health, population health and the retooling of the acute care health system to remedy the many disparities in evidence in the United States. In addition to his role as Dean, Dr. Dobbs serves as the executive director of the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities. He has a clinical position within the Division of Infectious Disease, working specifically in the fields of HIV and sexually transmitted infections with a focus on the intersection of disease and the social determinants of health. Dr. Dobbs has a long career working at the crossroads of clinical medicine and public health as a physician, researcher and public health leader. He has held numerous leadership roles within the Mississippi State Department of Health including State Epidemiologist and State Health Officer (a role through which he directed the state's response to the COVID pandemic). In his role as State Health Officer, Dr. Dobbs focused the agency on addressing the numerous health inequities that plague the state. Additionally, he has worked in leadership roles nationally and internationally in the fight against diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis.

Rachael Banks, Public Health Director for the Oregon Health Authority, says policymakers need to address the problem of synthetic nicotine; Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, says stigma often gets in the way of reaching and treating people with HIV; registration for ASTHO's third annual Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum opens February 1st; and ASTHO's Breastfeeding Learning Community enters the final year of a five-year project focused on improving policy and sharing best practices in 16 states.  ASTHO Webpage: 2023 Legislative Prospectus Series ASTHO Webpage: Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum ASTHO Brief: Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement

Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the purpose of the organization's annual legislative series which identifies the top 10 public health issues to watch in the new year; Dr. Dan Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, says workforce capacity is critical to public health success; Brent Ewig, Chief Policy and Government Relations Officer for the Association of Immunization Managers, published a book with Fraser titled: Vaccinating America – The Inside Story Behind the Race to Save Lives and End a Pandemic; and ASTHO is making plans to host its third annual Public Health Tech Expo and Futures Forum in May.  ASTHO Webpage: 2023 Legislative Prospectus Series American Public Health Association Webpage: Vaccinating America ASTHO Webpage: Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum

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