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Revitalizing Public Health Through Connection

In this episode, guests discuss this innovative program and highlight the work that Paula Tran and Greg Holzman, MD have done in Wisconsin to strengthen the statewide public health infrastructure.

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State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides

COVID-19 could have long-term consequences for youth mental health. Fortunately, states have many strategies to choose from to improve youth mental health and reduce suicide.

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Legal Considerations for Scaling Monkeypox Vaccination Efforts

Public health officials from all levels of government are working to respond to the existing outbreak of monkeypox, while preparing for the potential of more widespread transmission.
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ASTHO Welcomes 80th President

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The Association of State and Territorial Officials announced that Anne Zink, MD, will now serve as president for the association. She plans to focus her presidency on improving health information systems to empower the public, healthcare providers, and the public health workforce with the tools and information they need to promote individual and population health.

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Upcoming Events

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    Sep

    Considerations for Maternal and Child Health and Public Health Emergencies
    Access to care for pregnant people, neonates, and infants can be interrupted during emergencies, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. Public health emergencies caused by emerging infectious disease, whether precipitated by a natural disaster or resulting from an epidemic or pandemic, can disproportionality impact pregnant people, neonates, and infants as demonstrated by the Zika virus epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic. In session 2 of the National Preparedness Month Webinar Series, ASTHO will share policy options available to jurisdictions to enhance emergency preparedness and care for pregnant people, neonates, and infants and highlight relevant ASTHO resources.
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    Sep

    Early Warning Signs: Health and Disease Surveillance using the National Biosurveillance Integration Center
    The National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) integrates, analyzes, and distributes key information about health and disease events to help ensure the nation's responses are well-informed, save lives, and minimize economic impact. In session 3 of the National Preparedness Month Webinar Series, NBIC will highlight their role in serving as a bridge between federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal partners to integrate information from thousands of sources about current and emerging biological threats to human, animal, plant, and environmental health, improving early warning and situational awareness. NBIC will highlight their resources and technical assistance available to SLTT partners.
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