We will check, however, to make sure that is the case. I have asked John Mericsko to determine what is allowable using federal dollars. However, we would most likely have to choose one airline for all ASTHO business to maximize benefits and that is not allowable either (we must go with lowest fares whenever possible). 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. Monday, June 26 Internal meetings; SHO call with Karen Smith (SHO-CA); and call with Tom Miller (SHO-AL). Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:11, "Association of State and Territorial Health Officials", Learn how and when to remove this template message, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Professionals Gateway", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Association_of_State_and_Territorial_Health_Officials&oldid=1141256345. On Tuesday, Carolyn McCoy, Carolyn Mullen, and I met with the new leadership of HHS Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) and Senior Advisor James Mason. Since Brenda was ASTHOs President-Elect, this means we will have a vacancy in the office until the new President-Elect is elected at the September meeting. Kudos also to Regina Hawkins and Asha Farrah, who coordinated and led the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness meeting. To further this mission, the organization is hiring an Executive Director (ED) to lead growth and strategy so that more people can experience the many health benefits of community and walking. 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. I've often heard comments like, "Well, how come we haven't done better about monkeypox," or whatever the challenge is. We discussed Pennsylvanias leadership related to the opioid crisis and also had time for Rachel to visit with ASTHO staff for a lunch and learn. It was a great visit, which also included Rob Morrison of NASADAD, who shared some of our joint work on opioid use disorder prevention. ASTHO was cited in both Politico Pro and The Washington Post last week in articles on the Senates draft ACA replacement bill and its impact on public health. One of the best parts of my job is the chance to learn more about our members through one-on-one calls with our SHOs. We are excited about ASTHO's September Board Meeting, Policy Summit, 75th Anniversary Gala, and Annual Meeting, taking place from Sept. 18-21, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Janet Hamilton is executive director of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. Our programs provide technical assistance and training and conduct assessment, policy development and quality assurance activities through local public health departments, community-based organizations and with a wide array of public-private partnerships. I, every single day, look at my calendar for the week and I'm like, "I'm really meeting with that person. 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. Two weeks ago, Jerome Adams (SHO-IN) was nominated for the position of Surgeon General. We also support populations impacted by or at risk from genetic conditions. And they felt like this was a safe place to go, a place of both solace and camaraderie. 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. If you would like more information about the committees agenda, please let me know (mfraser@astho.org). Board of Directors | ASTHO As of June 29, 2017, the number of contracts and amendments being processed remained the same. to confirm or schedule an in-person or virtual interview. Discussion topics include board meeting debrief, September Events, and operational/business updates. ASTHO Executive Committee Meeting Summary: June 28 The ASTHO Executive Committee met on Wednesday, June 28 via teleconference for its regular bimonthly meeting. 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. If you did not get the memo and would like a copy, please contact Carolyn Mullen at ASTHO (cmullen@astho.org). ASTHO will collect case studies regarding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) health advisories in states and territories and develop a risk communication toolkit for PFAS and the broader class of PFCs. That'll do it for today's newscast. 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. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural English/Spanish is preferred. The agenda will include a discussion of Healthy Choices, Healthy States - Environmental Approaches to Nutrition and Physical Activity, as well as advocacy updates and news from Washington. Also, you can find a link to the working group letter in the show notes. The Staff Working Group includes Elizabeth Harper, Sharon Moffatt, Jane Esworthy, Carolyn Mullen, Emily Peterman, Sanaa Akbarali, Jerry Rhodes, and Corey Hughley. And right now, the clinics around the country that are being asked to respond to this crisis are starved for resources. The letter is being sent to the House Appropriations Committee opposing the two tobacco policy riders in theHouse FY18 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. We discussed the need to prioritize evidence-based interventions and identify best and promising practices from among the many tactical interventions in our strategy. Upcoming Teleconference with White House Office of Management and Budget on HHS Preparedness Programs, State Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) Final Reviews, ASTHO Signs On to Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Letter, Jay Butler Nominated to Continue to Serve as Member of the PACCARB, ASTHO Hosts National Alliance for Radiation Readiness Meeting. All ASTHO Recruiting communication will be via an "@astho.org" address. 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. Any member interested in our nominations process should contact me (mfraser@astho.org) or President Jay Butler (president@astho.org) as soon as possible! I am excited about working with Brenda in her new role in the months and years ahead. You get to learn and grow as a professional by joining our virtual events, participating in an internal Leadership program, becoming a mentor or mentee, taking advantage of the generous tuition reimbursement, and selecting tailored training using funds provided specifically for you! This new information will be included in the upcoming 2017/18 flu recommendation guidelines. We are only as prepared as our healthcare system. These activities support clinicians, educators and other health professionals who provide preventive health and early intervention services for all Oregonians. Bringing you the latest public health developments in five minutes, every weekday morning at 7 a.m. 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. [2] In 1903, the U.S. 2014 State Legislative and Regulatory Prospectus A report examining trends in pre-filed, public health-related bills filed in state legislatures including regulation of compounding pharmacies, drug shortages, and violence prevention, Making the Case for Infectious Disease Infrastructure A communications toolkit funded by the. 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. Episodes | Public Health Review Morning Edition ASTHO signed on to a letter organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids this week. 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ASTHO Awards Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Service The final decision will be announced this coming week after discussions with each of the finalists. Following the meeting with the IEA team, we met with Tom Novotny, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health for Science and Medicine, and his team. Deputy Director, Office of Compliance (Career Executive Assignment my.ASTHO Launch Thanks to Ariel Lautman, Corey Hughley, and many others who worked to get my.ASTHO up and running this week. But also a place of solutions, not a place of just admiring problems, but a place of collaborating to find solutions to problems. He served as CEO of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) from 2007 to 2013 and deputy executive director of the National Association of County and City Health Officials from 2002 to 2007. ASTHO's Mike Fraser says the money is needed to support every aspect of the response. We will monitor the appointment process and share any updates as we receive them. A monthly electronic communications stipend. I'm really having this conversation." Finally today, get news like this sent to your email inbox when you sign up for ASTHO's Public Health Weekly newsletter. SHOs will be receiving important logistical information on how to RSVP/register and book travelfor the 2017 Policy Summit this week via e-mail. I think for the SHOs, for the other state and territorial health officials, my hope is that they would feel listened, that they would feel supported, and that they would feel valued. 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. On July 11, ASTHOs Federal Government Relations and Preparedness teams will convene a conference call with preparedness staff from 10 states todiscuss implications of the Presidents FY19 proposed budget with representatives of the White House Office of Management and Budget. I think I'm more just humbled by it. 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). ASTHO is the national non-profit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. 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. It struck a good balance of information sharing from all the parties. Despite our advocacy challenges, we continued to do the great work of supporting our members last week see below for highlights. We received these kudos last week from a key CDC partner: great board meeting last week. That was the start of Walk with a Doc. We're back tomorrow morning with more ASTHO news and information. Pat ONeal was named Georgias new state health officer by Gov. This position is about public health, and I'm just fortunate enough to have my time to serve for a bit. A prior letter sent by TFAH had over 540 organizations signed on; TFAH hopes for that number or greater in the updated version. We offer a work-from-home arrangement as well as generous benefits, bonus, retirement, and time off benefits as well as provisions for volunteer and healthy living activities. We'll report their comments on Friday's newscast. This is Public Health Review Morning Edition for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022. And so I think, I don't know what advice he'd give me, but what I have learned from him is the importance of humor. Nurse Practitioner I (Public/Prev. Region VII includes representation from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The ASTHO Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 12 via teleconference for its bimonthly meeting. 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.). Senior Executive Consultant, ASTHO ARLINGTON, VA The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) announced today that former Rhode Island Department of Health Director and former ASTHO President Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, has joined ASTHO as a senior executive consultant. About us. State Successes for 75th Anniversary We are 50% to goal! Minimum requirements: a degree in nursing and four years of recent (within the last ten years) reproductive health nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience. With over 35 years of experience in public health as a physician, state health official, and executive director of the American Public Health Association, Benjamin has inspired countless public. But until we create systems that are better set up to respond, we won't have different outcomes. The website is a way for us to collaborate internally and will ultimately be the way that we engage members and partners in our work, find member information, share documents, etc. Understanding of the complexities that make it difficult for communities of color to access reproductive health services. Have a great day. Chief Executive Officer at Clinton Memorial in Wilmington, OH for 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. 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. 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. Healthy people thriving in a nation free of preventable illness and injury. 80 contracts and amendments are being processed (47 are drafted, sent out and not yet returned; 33 contracts and amendments need to be completed and sent to vendors). Walk with a Doc is headquartered in Columbus, OH. Annual Meeting and Policy Summit Registration Open! The meeting was an opportunity to learn more about Jane Norton (Alumni-CO) who is the IEA director and Darcie Johnston, director of intergovernmental affairs. Nathan Deal. She has been organized, communicative, and timely in following up on action items. ASTHO Sign-On to TFAH Letter Opposing PPHF Elimination. We could also consider different credit cards for ASTHO that might include some of these add-ons as part of their services. A staff member asked this question via the water cooler last week: Does ASTHO pay for a TSA precheck subscription and/or for access to an airline lounge for frequent travelers? Look for more developments to come and be sure to share your feedback with Corey and Ariel about the communities we are developing online. ASTHO loves education! ASTHO Executive Careers If you are asked to provide sensitive information or would like to report a suspicious interaction, please contact ASTHO Human Resources at (202) 371-9090 or email us info@astho.org. 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. It's a real opportunity. These riders would undermine FDAs authority to regulate tobacco products by: exempting large/premium cigars from FDA oversight, creating a loophole that would allow cheap/flavored cigars to evade FDA oversight (dangerous for youth who are sensitive to price and attracted to flavored products); exempting a number of e-cigarettes and cigars already on the market from FDA review, which is one of FDAs best ways of evaluating and taking action on products that negatively impact on public health (again, posing risks to public health and youth who use these products). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Association Of State And Territory Health Officials, Breastfeeding And Early Life Nutrition Support, 372: Pew Polls PH Officials, ASTHO Meets the Administration, 339: Messonniers COVID Reflections, Equity Tops Pandemic Lessons, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Meeting with HHS Intergovernmental and External Affairs Team. There were others who spoke at the event Tuesday. This page is not available in other languages. Gerrit Bakker - Senior Executive for Health Emergency - LinkedIn Interested candidates should send a resume and brief cover letter to: careers@walkwithadoc.org. If you missed the news, heres a link to our ASTHO press release and one of the many articles in which ASTHO was mentioned. 2023 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. 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. 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. DAVID HARVEY: These riders are not new they came up in last years appropriations process and ASTHO has previously signed on to similar letters.