State Successes for 75th Anniversary We are 50% to goal! 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). Being a part of ASTHO means you are committed to Respecting and learning from others while working on biases. Zika Care Connect provides a searchable network ofhealthcare professionalswho care for patients affected by Zika. Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment. We discussed the need to prioritize evidence-based interventions and identify best and promising practices from among the many tactical interventions in our strategy. 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. If you are passionate about public health and enjoy meaningful work, ASTHO may be the place for you! 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 working with diverse populations, such as immigrant, refugee, tribal, Latino, and LGBTQ communities within Oregon. to confirm or schedule an in-person or virtual interview. ASTHO mentioned in Politico Pro and Washington Post articles on Senates ACA Repeal Draft. The backlog caused by waiting for approval of new contractors by CDC has ended and the number of contracts being processed is decreasing. The position is Senate confirmed and Jerome will be going through the nominations process soon. Through the development and use of evidence-based policies, tools, educational resources, programs and clinical preventive services we support the health and development of adolescents, and sexual and reproductive health across the lifespan. Surgeon General began convening an annual meeting of state health officers to discuss controlling yellow fever and other diseases prevalent at the time. 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). On Wednesday, I attended the PHAB Open Session and listened to several presentations on research, evaluations, and plans for PHABs 2.0 standards. It struck a good balance of information sharing from all the parties. The call included a briefing by Timothy Persons, chief scientist from the GAO, who presented findings from the May 23 report, Actions Needed to Address the Challenges of Responding to Zika Virus Disease Outbreaks,on the call. In 2005, he invited his patients to come along with him on a walk. 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. Look for an update from that meeting in next weeks Executive Director Share. ASTHO Hosts National Alliance for Radiation Readiness Meeting On June 27 and 28, ASTHO hosted the annual meeting of the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness in Arlington, VA. 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. This new information will be included in the upcoming 2017/18 flu recommendation guidelines. Walk with a Doc is headquartered in Columbus, OH. The Healthcare Professional Network is a key feature of Zika Care Connect. North Sacramento/Grass Valley, California. We also support populations impacted by or at risk from genetic conditions. These activities support clinicians, educators and other health professionals who provide preventive health and early intervention services for all Oregonians. Provide overall leadership and direction for all Society operations serving 17,000+ members, leading a 85+ person staff, and assure the financial health of the organization. I got to see him out in Maine when I was out there actually looking at colleges with my daughter. Keep up the good work please - the easiest way to submit your stories is by emailingpr@astho.org. Just wondering about making travel a little easier for the road warriors., I am all about making travel a little easier for road warriors! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are very important to ASTHO employees. Our CDC project officer wrote: Thank you for organizing, hosting, and carrying-out a very productive meeting yesterday. 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. Public Health Accreditation Board Meeting On Tuesday afternoon, I had the chance to meet with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and share some of ASTHOs perspectives on state and territorial health agency accreditation. I'm excited for it. Alert:All ASTHO Recruiting communication will be via an @astho.org address. Any member interested in our nominations process should contact me (mfraser@astho.org) or President Jay Butler (president@astho.org) as soon as possible! Executive Director Share. Thanks for asking. 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. 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. Unfortunately, there are many restrictions on what we can use travel funds for, and currently club fees, any sort of upgrade fee (including more leg room seats), and other add-ons are not allowable as we understand the regulations. 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. National Coalition of STD Directors, Sign Up for Public Health Weekly Newsletter. Gerrit Bakker is a nationally recognized Health Emergency Management leader for Tetra Tech's Emergency Management Program. 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. 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. How could state officials capitalize on a federal drive toward increased cross-program integration and flexibility to strengthen public health programs? Our culture is collaborative, health-focused, and supportive. And to Roland, for facilitating the conversations and eliciting very useful information for the projects documentation. Please refer to the directory below to learn more about our members. Jackson County NC Department of Public Health, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Certifying Health Professional 1 - Diet Technician, Health Care Readiness Supervisor (EMPS4) - DOH7282. Reproductive Health Nurse Consultant (PHN2), Vice President, Chief Financial Officer CHRISTUS Networks, Vice President Foundation - Foundation Admin, Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit, Vice President of Medical Affairs - Hospital Medical Director; Dickinson Region, Chief Medical Officer | Tennessee Metro | Managed Care/Insurance|JO-2301-8042, Chief Medical Officer, Physician Enterprise, Vice President of Medical Affairs - Hospital Medical Director; Minocqua & Park Falls Regions, Chief Medical Officer - Guthrie Cortland Medical Center - Cortland, NY, Executive Director Consumer Access Multi-State, Chief Medical Officer, Overlook Medical Center - Atlantic Health Careers, COO Ambulatory Services & Strategic Integration, Demonstrated success in a strategic leadership role, Considerable knowledge and skills in community healthcare program development, Able to connect with potential partners and funders and build key relationships, Readily navigate in healthcare and medical environments using networking, marketing, sales, and fundraising skills, Ability to identify viable grant opportunities and develop application responses, Possess solid management skills in strategic financial and budget management, human resources, and project and program management, A desire to improve health and well-being of underserved communities, where health equity advocacy is a desired outcome, Team leadership skills, including supporting staff career goals, and managing performance and results, Collaborative and energetic approach to all work, Extensive management experience that demonstrates leadership, financial and organizational growth planning and achievement, Considerable background in marketing, sales, business development, grant development or fundraising, Demonstrated passion, mission focus and interest in wellness and preventative healthcare, Educational preparation, such as a bachelors degree or higher in a healthcare discipline, nonprofit management, business administration or related field. 2023 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. Kudos also to Regina Hawkins and Asha Farrah, who coordinated and led the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness meeting. Each finalist brought different strengths to the new iteration of the SHLI program. This is Public Health Review Morning Edition for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022. We will monitor the appointment process and share any updates as we receive them. Alabama Scott Harris, MD, MPH State Health Officer Pat O'Neal was named Georgia's new state health officer by Gov. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural English/Spanish is preferred. Jay Butler (SHO-AK), ASTHO president and director of public health for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. 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 can't really believe that I will get the opportunity to serve in this role. I'm Robert Johnson. The Oregon Reproductive Health Program works with 150 clinics throughout the state to offer free or low-cost reproductive health services and birth control. This position has primary responsibility for onsite clinical reviews of RH Program-certified agencies. And right now, the clinics around the country that are being asked to respond to this crisis are starved for resources. This is a requirement of our federal funding. And yes, even for administrating vaccines. Understanding of the impact of systemic oppression on underserved communities. Thanks to Donna Marshall and her team for sharing some great talking points and background information for my visit. Are you ready to join an organization that puts people first? 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. 2023 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. ASTHO Member Directory 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. On Thursday, June 29, ASTHO hosted three finalists for the SHLI award. Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHOs New Board President and Alaskas Chief Medical Officer, looks at the year ahead and the work she hopes to continue; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the White House request for emergency monkeypox funding; and you're Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHOs New Board President and Alaskas Chief Medical Officer, looks at the year ahead and the work she hopes to continue; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, discusses the White House request for emergency monkeypox funding; and you're invited to sign up for ASTHOs Public Health Weekly newsletter. The CDC team have enjoyed the collaboration with Maggie and KaRon, and look forward to continuing the partnership into year five. I am excited about working with Brenda in her new role in the months and years ahead. 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These riders are not new they came up in last years appropriations process and ASTHO has previously signed on to similar letters. 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. Nathan Deal. Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, Executive Director, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Executive Director. ASTHO signed on to a letter organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids this week. 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. The Adolescent Health, ScreenWise & Reproductive Health Section promotes health, well-being and quality of life for all Oregonians. Theres laughter, education, and communication on a level that is altering the healthcare landscape. Nurse Practitioner I (Public/Prev. On Friday afternoon, ASTHO sent a memo to all S/THOs and Alumni Society members with a summary of the Senates ACA Repeal Draft and action steps to take to weigh in on its impact on public health. 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. We need to be able to support implementation of dashboards and data visualizations to publicly display data, to timely share the information around cases, including their demographic information, and to also be able to submit that data to CDC around cases and contacts in the required formats. 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. Demonstrated understanding of reproductive health service delivery in safety net clinics. We have an active staff committee, trained racial healing facilitators, and a Truth and Racial Healing Transformation Plan in motion. Healthy people thriving in a nation free of preventable illness and injury. 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. The Board of Directors is comprised of ASTHO members who provide the organization with vision and expertise that guides the organization in its endeavors. It will then posit three potential state responses to possible federal funding scenarios, focusing on potential changes to federal CDC funding. I've often heard comments like, "Well, how come we haven't done better about monkeypox," or whatever the challenge is. ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS, Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement. Theres laughter, education, and communication on a level that is altering the healthcare landscape. David, who is still actively involved with the organization, had a vision to motivate patients to become more active and improve ones health. 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. 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. I was told by one participant afterwards that it was one of the most interesting meetings shes attendedSpecial thanks to Emily for overseeing the many details of the meeting and supporting the states last minute needs everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. The ASTHO Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 12 via teleconference for its bimonthly meeting. She has been organized, communicative, and timely in following up on action items. 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. What are the key issues for state public health officials considering the potential changes to the scope and structure of Medicaid and public health funding? The Staff Working Group includes Elizabeth Harper, Sharon Moffatt, Jane Esworthy, Carolyn Mullen, Emily Peterman, Sanaa Akbarali, Jerry Rhodes, and Corey Hughley. North Sacramento/Grass Valley, California. Nickelson was also elected in March 2022 to serve as the Region VII director for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). You're listening to Public Health Review Morning Edition. Here is a link to an article on Jeromes nomination and the ASTHO press release from last week. 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. Careers at ASTHO. Have a great day. If you have any questions,Melissa Fergusonwill be happy to assist you. Discussion topics include board meeting debrief, September Events, and operational/business updates. Interested candidates should send a resume and brief cover letter to: careers@walkwithadoc.org. See our recent publicity on Good Morning America, CNN Heroes and Dr. Sabgirs participation in a White House panel on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Experience collaborating with health officials and decision makers in healthcare organizations.