155: Defining Health – Public Health Week

Nathaniel Counts with the non-profit Mental HeaIth America explains the effort to redefine health to include a consideration of mental wellness, as we conclude our seven-part series of conversations with public health leaders in recognition of National Public Health Week 2022; Kay Matthews, founder of the Shades of Blue Project, says public health leaders can help break down barriers to maternal mental health by funding grassroots groups working with people in need; ASTHO has compiled a report listing the steps members can take to support programs to prevent health care associated infections; and the CDC and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a webinar to discuss the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act and highlight programs funded by the 2018 law.

APHA Webpage: National Public Health Week 2022

Website: Shades of Blue Project

ASTHO Report: Eight Ways Health Department Leaders Can Support Effective HAI/AR Programs

CDC Webinar: Public Health and Dementia – The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act