Episode 886: Syphilis Prevention Videos, Fostering Relationships website no
Episode 620: Prepping for a Wave of Seniors, Listeria Response Relies on Communication website yes
This podcast highlights ongoing federal discussions around regulating AI in healthcare and public health.
Dr. David Newman-Toker of Johns Hopkins discusses talks with House members on AI bias and privacy concerns.
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Dr. Kris Mork, Director of Public Health Informatics at Guidehouse, talks about how the development of AI needs to be inclusive.
Dr. Brian Castrucci, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says workforce data indicates public health agencies could lose nearly 130,000 employees by 2025; J.T. Lane, ASTHO’s Senior Vice President for Population Health and Innovation, says agencies can learn about the latest technology innovations at ASTHO’s Public Health TechXpo; and an ASTHO blog article discusses how the organization partnered with the Ohio Department of Health to include people living with disabilities in preparedness planning.
Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, writes about problems impacting public health, such as underfunding, bureaucracy, and inadequate administrative support, in an article for Health Affairs; Omar Khalid, ASTHO’s Director of Workforce Development, says ASTHO has a new online resource hub to help agencies build resilience among members of their workforce; and five years ago today, ASTHO delivered the first episode of the Public Health Review podcast.
Dr. Christine Bean, Chief Learning Officer at the Association of Public Health Laboratories, talks about recruiting candidates into laboratory positions on ASTHO’s new jobs website, publichealthcareers.org; Dr. Nirav Shah, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, gives his take on the FDA proposing a once-a-year COVID-19 regimen for immunizations; and Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, announces ASTHO has new funding from the FDA to advance retail food safety initiatives and reduce foodborne illness.
In this newscast, Rachael Banks, Public Health Director for the Oregon Health Authority Division of Public Health, discusses the results of a new study exploring the connections between climate change and youth mental health; Rebecca Fronberg, Program Manager at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, talks about how ASTHO has provided $75,000 in grants to help create lactation spaces in 52 businesses around the state; and an ASTHO blog article reminds members that it’s always a good time to work on building relationships with federal elected officials.
Dr. Brian Castrucci, de Beaumont Foundation President and CEO, discusses the concerning results of the latest PH WINS Survey of nearly 45,000 public health workers across the nation; ASTHO is teaming with the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs to educate public health professionals about the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline and the Help-4-Moms hotline in a webinar on August 17th; the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center’s Crisis Hotline has experienced high call volumes since the start of the pandemic; and ASTHO and the New York University School of Global Public Health have created a new resource for teams working to prevent adverse childhood experiences.
In this newscast, Dr. John Balbus, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the connection between weather and population health as part of our celebration of National Public Health Week; ASTHO’s Caroline Brazeel says work starts today on the 2022 Profile of State and Territorial Public Health; ASTHO publishes a new blog article offering an update on federal and state guidelines for delivery of behavioral health via telehealth technology; and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris discusses the future of telehealth on a new episode of the Public Health Review podcast now online.
Dr. Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says the results of a national survey of public health workers indicate a workforce under attack; Morning Edition shares plans to cover National Public Health Week starting next Monday; Dr. Jewell Mullen, a former state health official in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is thinking about a pilot project that helped two Georgia agencies find new ways to work together; and registration is open for ASTHO’s second annual Public Health Tech Xpo.
Joanne Pearsol, ASTHO’s Director of Workforce Development, explains how states and territories are working to help a weary public health workforce survive the pandemic; and we share details about the 11th annual African American Conference on Disabilities happening now through February 17, 2022.
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Public Health Communications for Impact: Approaches to Strengthening Infrastructure Effective communication is not just about messaging. It depends on strong systems, resourcing, and coordination behind the scenes. As health departments face increasing demands to demonstrate impact, communicate value, and navigate complex environments, communications stands as a foundational public health capability. This webinar explores how public health agencies can strengthen their communications infrastructure to improve reach, effectiveness, and sustainability. The Public Health Communications Collaborative's newly published Overcoming Challenges & Leveraging Strengths: Action Guide for Communicators at Public Health Agencies, which outlines evidence‑based strategies for organizing and operating effective public health communications functions. Health department panelists share real‑world examples of how these approaches show up in practice by highlighting systems, roles, and processes that support clear communication about public health programs and investments. Together, the session will reinforce communications as intentional, resourced work that underpins successful public health practice. Speakers Amanda Kwong, MPH: Director, Public Health Communications Collaborative, de Beaumont Foundation Christina Floyd, MPH: Deputy Director of Public Health, Detroit Health Department Maura Fitzgerald, MPA, MSOL: Chief Marketing Officer, Connecticut Department of Health Luisa Hansen, MPH: Public Information Officer, Utah Department of Health and Human Services Resources Slide Deck (PDF) Overcoming Challenges & Leveraging Strengths | Public Health Communications Collaborative Transcript - Video - Public Health Communications for Impact: Approaches to Strengthening Infrastructure OE22-2203 PHIG article yes
Advanced Accessibility Training Advanced Digital Accessibility Training Take a deeper dive into digital accessibility with members of ASTHO's Graphic Design and Web teams. This session will build on skills from the October 2025 training by covering the legal requirements and landscape, basic document remediation strategies, and the overlap between web and document accessibility. After this session, attendees should be able to: Understand the ADA Title II Web Rule requirements. How to communicate the importance of embracing accessibility. Be familiar with common document remediation strategies. Understand the commonalities between website and document accessibility. Speakers Emily Lapayowker, Assistant Director, Web Content, ASTHO Christopher Preheim, Manager, Graphic Design, ASTHO Heidi Satter, Director, Web & Data Solutions, ASTHO Resources Slide Deck (PDF) Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments Transcript - Video - Advanced Accessibility Training article yes
Sustaining Accreditation Through Smart Documentation Systems Webinar Effective documentation and progress tracking is a cornerstone of sustaining public health accreditation. As health departments navigate reaccreditation, having a reliable system to engage staff in the organizing, monitoring, and updating of accreditation documentation is important for maintaining readiness and institutional knowledge. In this webinar, participants explore strategies for developing and implementing documentation tracking systems that support long-term accreditation success. The ASTHO team will provide learnings from the Building Accreditation Sustainability Learning Community and considerations that support agency-wide engagement. Additionally, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) will share the tools available to support health departments in organizing and managing their accreditation initiatives. The session also features 2 PHIG recipients who will share their experiences designing and using documentation tracking systems to streamline processes, improve staff coordination, and ensure sustainability across accreditation cycles. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing system, this webinar will offer practical insights and peer-driven examples to help your agency stay organized, efficient, and accreditation-ready. Learning Objectives Explore real-world examples from health departments that have developed and implemented documentation systems to streamline accreditation processes and maintain institutional knowledge. Speakers Leah Moser; Senior Specialist, Public Health Systems and Services, PHAB Jason Howes; Director of Business Intelligence, Quality and Performance Management, Tennessee Department of Health Mary Beth Davis, EM-CQSL, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Deputy Director of Quality and Performance Management, Tennessee Department of Health Latefa Duhart; Strategic Initiatives Program Manager, Business Operations Division, Pima County Health Department Sara Rojas; Accreditation Coordinator, Pima County Health Department Resources Slide Deck (PDF) Transcript - Video - Sustaining Accreditation Through Smart Documentation Systems OE22-2203 PHIG article yes
Collaboration in Action: One Health & Wastewater Surveillance As part of the INSPIRE: Readiness portfolio, this video features conversations around the role of coordination and communication across sectors in the growing role of wastewater surveillance for infectious diseases. In these interviews, five experts from four jurisdictions share how they have implemented the One Health approach into their wastewater surveillance work, showcasing how other jurisdictions can do the same. Key Topics Using the One Health approach in wastewater surveillance Coordination and communication across sectors Collaborative messaging Benefits and challenges of using the One Health approach Speakers Joli R Weiss, PhD, Office Chief, Infectious Disease Control (TB; Food/Waterborne; VPD/Respiratory and Vector/Zoonotic Disease Programs), Arizona Department of Health Services Annabelle de St. Maurice, MD, MPH, Unit Chief Syndromic Surveillance and Community Outbreak Team, Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Jamie Middleton, DVM, MPH, Director, Veterinary Public Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Chantelle Batton, REHS, Wastewater Epidemiologist, CDC Foundation, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of State Epidemiology, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Hanna Oltean, PhD, MPH, Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Program, Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Disease Control and Health Statistics, Washington State Department of Health and Science Transcript - Video - Navigating Ethical Issues in Wastewater Surveillance article yes
Tools and Strategies for Building a Sustainable Accreditation Infrastructure Webinar Padding Block - Medium Sustaining public health accreditation is essential for health departments to uphold consistent quality, accountability, and performance over time. Yet many agencies face challenges that can disrupt progress—such as staff turnover, shifting agency priorities, and changes in funding. This webinar explores how accreditation teams can proactively address these challenges by using ASTHO’s Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation to develop tailored sustainability plans. The ASTHO team walks through the guide and shares practical strategies for embedding sustainability into agency operations. The session also highlights two PHIG recipients that have developed plans to strengthen their accreditation infrastructure and maintain momentum beyond each accreditation cycle. Whether you're preparing for reaccreditation or looking to build long-term capacity, this webinar offers actionable insights and peer-driven examples to support your journey. Learning Objectives Explore ASTHO’s Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation and learn how it can be used to develop tailored sustainability plans. Identify practical strategies for building and maintaining accreditation infrastructure. Learn from peer health departments as they share their experiences developing plans to support long-term accreditation success. Speakers Rich Hazeltine, MBA, LSSGB, CPLP, SPHR, Quality Improvement & Accreditation Manager, Southern Nevada Health District Marilyn M. Trevino, CPM, Performance Excellence Coordinator (PM/QI + Informatics), Montana Department of Health and Human Services Richard Knecht, MPH, Accreditation Coordinator, Montana Department of Health and Human Services Resources Slide Deck (PDF) Transcript - Tools and Strategies for Building a Sustainable Accreditation Infrastructure OE22-2203 PHIG article yes