Meeting with National Association of Substance Abuse, Drug, and Alcohol Directors (NASADAD) On Tuesday, Zarnaaz Bashir and I met with Rob Morrison and several of his team at NASADAD to share our draft national opioid strategy and think through how they might use the strategy with their membership and partner groups. ASTHO Executive Committee Meeting Summary: June 28 The ASTHO Executive Committee met on Wednesday, June 28 via teleconference for its regular bimonthly meeting. These healthcare professionals receive the latest medical information from CDC that enables them to care for patients with Zika based on the most up-to-date information. Alabama Scott Harris, MD, MPH State Health Officer Kudos to the Community Health and Prevention team for sharing the most story leads so far! Heres a link to The Washington Post article. Melissa F. and her team did a great job I told Mike it was the best ASTHO board meeting I have been to so far! Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) represents the public health agencies of all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, the five U.S. territories, and the three freely associated states. Understanding of the impact of systemic oppression on underserved communities. We are a mission focused organization, founded by cardiologist, David Sabgir, MD. Oversee the Society's. You can search openings, post your resume and set up alerts for positions meeting your criteria. Our culture is collaborative, health-focused, and supportive. ASTHO signed on to a letter organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids this week. Agenda items included a discussion of the June Board meeting and action items for follow-up, advocacy updates, discussion of a virtual process for reviewing Policy Committee recommendations, and operational updates. The following competencies, attributes and previous experience are essential to the success of this role: We are a mission focused organization, founded by cardiologist, David Sabgir, MD. Week of June 12, 2017 ASTHO's board met in Atlanta last week and we had an excellent series of discussions with CDC leadership. Now, today's news from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Experience training and educating providers on: contraceptive management and counseling; how to take patients sexual history; options counseling including abortion; HIV/STD testing, counseling, and management; cultural responsiveness and client-centered care; reproductive health screenings and guidelines. But also a place of solutions, not a place of just admiring problems, but a place of collaborating to find solutions to problems. 2023 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. Dr. Zink says she's learned a lot from watching Dr. Shah lead the organization during the pandemic and while on a visit to his home state. Nathan Deal. ASTHO encourages you to work and Collaborate where you are happy and most productive. We'll report their comments on Friday's newscast. Thanks to Carolyn Mullen, Carolyn McCoy, Jane Esworthy, and the public relations team for the media outreach! Look for an update from that meeting in next weeks Executive Director Share. Two weeks ago, Jerome Adams (SHO-IN) was nominated for the position of Surgeon General. We will monitor the appointment process and share any updates as we receive them. That was the start of Walk with a Doc. We are only as prepared as our healthcare system. You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. But I think that the exhaustion and the fatigue, as well as some of the polarization and politicization that we've seen over the past few years, is going to really follow us into the future. Thursday, June 29 SHLI finalist presentations (Washington, D.C.). Last week, ASTHO supported the re-appointment of Jay Butler (SHO-AK) to serve on the Presidential Advisory Council on Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB). We also support populations impacted by or at risk from genetic conditions. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are very important to ASTHO employees. The key isyou decide. I'm excited for it. Last week, ASTHO joined the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) in a sign-on letter to the Senate opposing the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Please visit ourwebsiteand register for the annual meeting. The ideal candidate has considerable experience in business including nonprofit, wellness, corporate or healthcare industry, and a passion for preventative health, exercise, well-being, and healthcare outcomes. Finally, it will conclude with policy questions for state public health policymakers to consider as they seek to promote the health of their populations as effectively as possible in the face of federal proposals. Optimal health for all is ASTHOs vision and mission! Theres laughter, education, and communication on a level that is altering the healthcare landscape. I went to the grocery store and I turned on the radio and it was him talking to a newscaster about a beach towel that he didn't have and he should have had, and he was gonna sell it on eBay to raise funds for public health, and it was just funny and fun. And right now, the clinics around the country that are being asked to respond to this crisis are starved for resources. Tuesday, June 27 Meet with ASTHO senior directors on communications updates; Dr. Rachel Levine visit to ASTHO (Surgeon General, PA); meet with Rob Morrison and Dr. Levine; Dr. Levine discussion with staff; and meet with Topher Spiro, Center for American Programs (Washington, D.C.). She has been organized, communicative, and timely in following up on action items. Approximately 50 participants attended the two-day meeting, which included presentations from many state participants and federal updates from CDC, FDA, FBI, NRC, and FEMA. Required Minimum Skills: Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills; regulatory, financial analysis and business planning skills. Being a part of ASTHO means you are committed to Respecting and learning from others while working on biases. Climate Change Collaborative Webinar Also last week,ASTHO convened a webinar for its Climate Change Collaborative, which includes state health department staff receiving CDC Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) funding as well as staff from non-funded states. The Staff Working Group includes Elizabeth Harper, Sharon Moffatt, Jane Esworthy, Carolyn Mullen, Emily Peterman, Sanaa Akbarali, Jerry Rhodes, and Corey Hughley. ASTHO at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This position is open until filled, however the screening process will begin approximately 30 days from the posting date. The board receives input from the following committees, most of which include a mix of state health officials, state health agency department heads, and other public health leaders: Senior Deputies Committee, Affiliate Council, Access Policy Committee, eHealth Policy Committee, Environmental Health Policy Committee, Infectious Disease Policy Committee, Performance Policy Committee, Preparedness Policy Committee, Prevention Policy Committee, and Government Relations Policy Committee. It seeks to address the following questions: NASHP will be drafting the document that will first give an overview of the use of block grants and categorical funding in support of state public health goals, as well as Medicaid waiver authorities that support public health. ASTHO loves education! Please refer to the directory below to learn more about our members. ASTHO Executive Committee Meeting: Wednesday, July 12, ASTHO Executive Committee Meeting Summary: June 28 ASTHO President-Elect Named CDC Director, ASTHO Member Jerome Adams Nominated for Surgeon General, Pennsylvania Physician General Visits ASTHO. ASTHO's Mike Fraser says the money is needed to support every aspect of the response. Role of the State and Territorial Health Official in Promoting Health Equity A report explaining how state health agencies can promote a health equity agenda across agency programs and throughout state government. Here is a link to an article on Jeromes nomination and the ASTHO press release from last week. Emily Moore, Tim Carney, Mary Ann Cooney, and Roland Gamache also received kudos from CDC for their work on the Cancer Linkages meeting. And how does she feel about her new responsibilities? The Board and a Strategic Planning Committee will oversee the process and will include a staff feedback component, as well as feedback from funding partners, affiliates, and other public health partnersand ASTHO members, of course. In August 2016, Michael Fraser began serving as the Executive Director of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. How could state officials capitalize on a federal drive toward increased cross-program integration and flexibility to strengthen public health programs? At Walk with a Doc, we inspire communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups around the globe. I, every single day, look at my calendar for the week and I'm like, "I'm really meeting with that person. Friday, June 30 Final SHLI reviewer meeting; and All-S/THO call. Happy Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day (July 4) to all I hope you had a great holiday! 395: Invisible Disabilities, Is PH Ready or Not? As Jane shared last week, we haveclose to50 submissionson a variety of topics, including chronic disease, tobacco, maternal and child health, and substance misuse. If you would like more information about the committees agenda, please let me know (mfraser@astho.org). ASTHO will be updating its accreditation policy statement and seeking member approval at the Assembly of Members meeting in September. Elizabeth Mothershed, Deputy Associate Director of State Strategy for the CDC, says it's important for leaders to work together on Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs; a new ASTHO report outlines how health department leaders can support effective HAI/AR programs; ASTHO releases two new videos on state Medical, dental, and vision insurance with ASTHO paying a hefty premium percentage. A collaboration between ASTHO, NASHP, and the de Beaumont Foundation has resulted in the development of a document we can use to support public health policymakers and help them better understand the implications of federal changes on state public health programs. ASTHO is among several public health organizations supporting the White House request seeking $4.5 billion in emergency funding for the nation's monkeypox response. Kudos also to Regina Hawkins and Asha Farrah, who coordinated and led the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness meeting. Following the meeting with the IEA team, we met with Tom Novotny, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health for Science and Medicine, and his team. ASTHO mentioned in Politico Pro and Washington Post articles on Senates ACA Repeal Draft. You're listening to Public Health Review Morning Edition. But my goal is to make public health better, to make healthcare better, and overall to make the health and wellbeing of the people we serve the best it can possibly be. Pat O'Neal was named Georgia's new state health officer by Gov. Keep up the good work please - the easiest way to submit your stories is by emailingpr@astho.org. Upcoming Teleconference with White House Office of Management and Budget on Preparedness. And to Roland, for facilitating the conversations and eliciting very useful information for the projects documentation. The organization is positioned for growth and will require an organized approach to managing strategy, ensuring future revenue streams are managed, and expanding high-quality walking programs. And I pinch myself and just remind myself how lucky I am in that space, and then remind myself that we all bring different things to it. On June 29, ASTHO hosted an in-person meeting for the states participating in the Cancer Linkages project. North Sacramento/Grass Valley, California. If you are asked to provide sensitive information or would like to report a . On Friday, Brenda Fitzgerald (SHO-GA) was named CDC Director by Secretary Tom Price. ASTHO released astatementexpressing our concerns about the repeal of the PPHF and in addition to our statement, we shared asummaryof the entire draft legislation from our consultants at Cornerstone Government Affairs. A current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing License or the ability to obtain an Oregon Registered Nursing License within the first three months of employment. At Walk with a Doc, we inspire communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups around the globe. PIHOA Secretariat Executive Director Emi Chutaro, offers details on a new study to better understand how to address non-communicable diseases in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands. We have an active staff committee, trained racial healing facilitators, and a Truth and Racial Healing Transformation Plan in motion. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent, Genetic and Reproductive (AGRH) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Reproductive Health Access Fund (RHAF) Data Analyst to provide data analysis in support of the reproductive health clinic network. Please refer to the directory below to learn more about our members. JOB TITLE: Executive Director REPORTS TO: Board of Directors FLSA STATUS: Exempt About the Confluence Public Health Alliance: Confluence Public Health Alliance (CPHA) is an independent, non-profit organization that provides leadership and management, operational, administrative and support services to its three corporate member organizations: Montana Public Health Association (MPHA); Montana Environmental Health Association (MEHA) and Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO). Two weeks ago, Rachel Levine (SHO-PA) and her chief of staff, Sarah Boetang, came to Washington to visit with ASTHO staff and learn more about our work and resources available to SHOs. The members of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials are proud to act as liaisons between the field of public health and the general public that it serves. Zarnaaz Bashir has been working with staff and the Executive Committee to finalize plans for developing ASTHOs 2018-2020 strategic plan. Stay tuned for more! Thanks to the PIRE team for their great ideas and willingness to consider new options for how we learn about our members and their agencies. See our recent publicity on Good Morning America, CNN Heroes and Dr. Sabgirs participation in a White House panel on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. I can't really believe that I will get the opportunity to serve in this role. This position is responsible for leadership relevant to clinical reproductive health issues and for working collaboratively with the RH Program staff to assess and meet the needs of local programs for education, training, and on-site consultation. It's a real opportunity. This role will be charged with creating the organizations growth strategy and business development plan including cultivating key partnerships in various contexts, including the nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate industries. CPHA is dedicated to promoting the health of Montanans by providing services that advance innovation and collaboration among public health organizations and the individuals who deliver programs, services and protections that impact public health. And yes, even for administrating vaccines. The letter aligns with ASTHOs position to support aggressive efforts to reduce all tobacco use, particularly to monitor the sale and availability of tobacco products (see the last subsection of bullet points in Section II of our position statement). Maggie Davis, ASTHO Director of State Health Policy, discusses policies that have been considered or approved across the country since January; Dr. Gabriel Seidman, Director of Policy at the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute fo, Craig Behm, President and CEO of CRISP, Maryland's Health Information Exchange, explains how technology has advanced data sharing capabilities; registration to attend ASTHOs Tech Xpo and Futures Forum online are still avail, Dr. Nathaniel Harnett, Assistant Professor at The Harvard Medical School, discusses findings from his study connecting early childhood stress to mental health problems; Dr. Alison Cuellar, Chair of the Community Preventive S, Maggie Nilz, ASTHOs Senior Analyst of Preparedness and Disability Integration, says preparedness is important to public health; the annual Preparedness Summit is ongoing in Atlanta; Dr. Kandi Fredere, Upstate Regional Healt, Dr. Umair Shah, Washington State Secretary of Health, explains the One Health concept at the annual Preparedness Summit in Atlanta; Dr. Dylan George, Director of the CDC's Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, says , On the first day of National Infant Immunization Week, Dr. Jos Romero, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, discusses the importance of vaccines and the COVID-19 schedule for, Jenice Butler, Project Manager with the U.S Food and Drug Administration, outlines a partnership with ASTHO and others that advances food safety; an ASTHO blog article explains ASTHOs plan to advance national retail food pr, Elizabeth Ruebush, ASTHO Senior Director of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, previews two reports to help members navigate the immunization information sharing landscape; Dr. Angelica Geter, Executive Vice P, Dr. Somava Saha, Founder and CEO of WE in the World, shares a framework to help public health officials create health equity; Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan, explains how Michigan , Elizabeth Mothershed, Deputy Associate Director of State Strategy for the CDC, says its important for leaders to work together on Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs; a new ASTHO , On the 400th episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Senior Associate Dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, identifies four strategies to restore trust in pub, Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Senior Associate Dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, reflects on restoring trust in public health; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director of Government Affairs, tells , 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 patien, Dr. Brian Castrucci, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, says registration is open for the new "40 Under 40 in Public Health" cohort which recognizes creativity and innovation in public health leaders; Michael A, On the final day of National Public Health Week, Laura Holtrop-Kohl, Utah Department of Health and Human Services HEAL Public Health Nutritionist, explains the value of making nutritious food widely available; an ASTHO blog , On Day Six of National Public Health Week, Dr. Alexis Travis, former Senior Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, says accessibility accommodations must continually evolve to be effective;, On Day Five of National Public Health Week, Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Idaho Public Health Administrator for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, explains the challenges facing rural health care; a new ASTHO micro-learning teac, On Day Four of National Public Health Week, Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of Health at the Vermont Department of Health, says mental health must be considered if we want to advance public health; Kate Woodsome with the Washi, On Day Three of Public Health Week, Kelly Cleland, Executive Director of the American Society for Emergency Contraception, says college students need access to emergency contraception and related services; a new ASTHO blog a, On Day Two of Public Health Week, Rich Hamburg, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, discusses policies that would help reduce gun violence in America; the Public Health Foundation has a new video explaining the C, Dr. Steven J. Stack, Commissioner for Public Health with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, kicks off our coverage of National Public Health Week with a focus on how the idea of community impacts public health; Abiga, Shannon Vance, ASTHOs Senior Analyst, Family and Child Health, encourages ASTHO members to comment on the USDA's proposed standards for school lunch and breakfast programs; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHOs Senior Director of Governme, Gary Lankford, Advances in Indian Health Care Program Director at the Association of American Indian Physicians, explains vaccine messaging that appeals to American Indian and Alaskan Native populations; Dr. Laura Chanchien , Dr. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, celebrates women who've held ASTHO leadership positions over the last several decades; Jamie Pina, ASTHO's Vice Preside. What tools and policy levers would help state officials optimize federal funding streams to support public health goals. On Friday, ASTHO convened a call with CDC and leadership from 10 states (AZ, IL, LA, MA, NM, NC, OH, PA, TN, and WA) that will now be included as a second cohort forZika Care Connect. ASTHO Sign-On to TFAH Letter Opposing PPHF Elimination. David, who is still actively involved with the organization, had a vision to motivate patients to become more active and improve ones health. To transform public health within states and territories to help members dramatically improve health and wellness. We also shared an ASTHO advocacy update. If you would to learn more about the report and what was discussed on the call, contact Zarnaaz Bashir here at ASTHO (zbashir@astho.org). Are you ready to join an organization that puts people first? David, who is still actively involved with the organization, had a vision to motivate patients to become more active and improve ones health. This page is not available in other languages. With an aim to make hope and well-being accessible to all, we offer a simple, sustainable solution for exercise, health education, and social connection. If you are passionate about public health and enjoy meaningful work, ASTHO may be the place for you! Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. And we went to a pizza restaurant and, you know, I get stopped quite a bit here, but he got stopped a lot as we were in that pizza restaurant and, you know, he was in his hometown. Staff also began distributing copies of the FY16 audit report to numerous entities requesting the report. The Finance Team filed the FY16 audit report with the federal clearinghouse. The participants were engaged throughout the day and seemed to very much enjoy the process. The position is Senate confirmed and Jerome will be going through the nominations process soon. Our PIRE team received these kudos for their work on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant evaluation project: As we are drawing to a close on the fourth year of the PHHS Block Grant measurement work, we wanted to send you note with our appreciation for the strong partnership Maggie and KaRon have demonstrated with our PHHS Block Grant evaluation team this year. ASTHO members also chose Dr. Steven Stack from Kentucky to be their new president-elect and Dr. Scott Harris from Alabama as their new secretary treasurer. We have mobilized our members, alumni, coalition partners and other public health advocates and are now working to understand the timing and technicalities of potential PPHF elimination as well as other facets of the Senates draft. Despite our advocacy challenges, we continued to do the great work of supporting our members last week see below for highlights. Representatives from Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and CDC attended the meeting, which was held at ASTHOs offices. Gerrit Bakker is a nationally recognized Health Emergency Management leader for Tetra Tech's Emergency Management Program.
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