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Why Louisiana Doesn’t Certify Community Health Workers  open_in_new

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Colleen Arceneaux and Jantz Malbrue from the Louisiana Department of Health to discuss why forgoing community health worker certification was the right course of action for their state.

Public Health Thank You Day: Thoughts From ASTHO Leadership  open_in_new

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Every year on Nov. 22, ASTHO—and countless other agencies and organizations worldwide—take a moment to acknowledge the public health workforce on Public Health Thank You Day. Like so many other days of recognition, it has become a blip on ...

Update for Public Health Workforce About Federal Loan Forgiveness  open_in_new

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In addition to the countless hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, many public health workers are also grappling with how to repay outstanding federal loans. In response, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently announced ...

Pharmacies Are Critical to Pandemic Planning, Not Just Response  open_in_new

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Pharmacies have long been instrumental partners in providing lifesaving vaccines nationwide. As state and territorial health officials evaluate their COVID-19 response, planners must include input from the pharmacy community when ...

Gratitude Amid Struggle: Celebrating Wins in the COVID-19 Response  open_in_new

Anne Zink (Chief Medical Officer, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services) and Larry Lewis (licensed psychologist and executive coach) speak on the importance of celebrating “small wins”—tangible stories of progress that can ...

A New Approach to Breaking the Cycle: Creating a Shift in Emergency Medical Services to Address Substance Use Disorder  open_in_new

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If EMS can change the perception of patients with Substance Use Disorder, they will see that building rapport and encouraging the patient to seek help from resources they provide can be mutually beneficial. For EMS, it reduces the call ...

Louisiana Department of Health Mentorship Program Thriving During COVID Response  open_in_new

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The Louisiana Department of Health launched an employee mentorship program in 2021. Two members of LDH discuss the program, which has been a huge success despite launching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven Trends Will Shape the Future Public Health Workforce  open_in_new

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ASTHO convened a Workforce Think Tank for public health leaders in 2021 during which Trista Harris—a philanthropic futurist—identified the seven trends most likely to impact the future public health workforce: sector shifts, pivot to the ...

Understanding the Impacts of COVID-19 on the Workforce  open_in_new

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The impact of the COVID-19 response on the public health workforce has been profoundly felt by employees and the agencies they serve. Across the country, unplanned leadership transitions, early retirements, and personnel scale-ups have all ...

Colorado's New Online Mentorship Initiative Supports Local Public Health Agencies  open_in_new

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Colorado's New Online Mentorship Initiative Supports Local Public Health Agencies Elise Moore Learn how CDPHE developed an online mentorship program to enhance local public health leadership, with tips for other health departments. The ...

Creating Effective Virtual Trainings for Medical Examiners and Coroners  open_in_new

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As the overdose epidemic continues, it is imperative for the medicolegal death investigative community to understand the importance of continuous training and the role that accurate death certification plays in protecting the nation’s ...

Communicate With Care in Your Telework Policies  open_in_new

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An ASTHO blog article about how to communicate with care to staff about telework policies with the shift of the pandemic.

Resiliency Within the Workforce  open_in_new

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An ASTHO blog article about the importance of resiliency in the workplace, pertaining to leadership and organizational work environment.