107: Immunization Opportunities

Public Health Review Morning Edition

English - January 28, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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Rachael Banks, Oregon’s Director of Public Health, says the focus on immunizations during the pandemic is a perfect opportunity to expand the public health conversation. Immunizations are one of ASTHO’s top 10 policy issues to watch in 2022; Yaryna Onufrey, an ASTHO analyst for social and behavioral health, says the money from settlements of opioid lawsuits will fund a variety of opioid treatment programs and organizations in jurisdictions across the states and territories; and ASTHO announces a webinar to discuss strategies and systems to enhance breastfeeding support in communities.

ASTHO Health Policy Prospectus: Immunization – A Cornerstone of Public Health

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ASTHO Event: Fostering Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement Series