153: Equity Gap – Public Health Week

Joan Adam, South Dakota’s Secretary of Health, discusses the health equity gap as part of our recognition of National Public Health Week; Dr. Jose Montero, Director of the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support at the CDC, outlines steps taken to address vaccine equity; ASTHO publishes a blog article noting health equity is the organization’s number one priority; and Delaware provides emergency and crisis training to people who assist those living with disabilities.

APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week

ASTHO Legislative Prospectus: Health Equity

ASTHO Report: Advancing Health Equity Through Immunization

ASTHO Infographic: 10 Key Actions to Improve Immunization Uptake and Advance Health Equity – Community Engagement

ASTHO Blog Article: Equity Will Come Standard at ASTHO

ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – Delaware Stands Up a Functional Assessment Service Team