This special edition revisits a popular episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition from May 19th.
 

Linda Mendonca, President of the National Association of School Nurses, discusses nurses needing a break, but also wanting more input regarding school health policy; Dr. Tom Simon, the Associate Director for Science in the Division of Violence Prevention with the CDC, elaborates on a way forward among record increases in the firearm homicide rate with public health leading the way; and a new ASTHO blog article explains recent changes to HRSA’s Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines.

CDC Webpage: Vital Signs – Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates

ASTHO Policy Statement: Preventing Firearm Misuse, Injury, and Death

ASTHO Blog Article: Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines

This special edition revisits a popular episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition from May 19th.  

Linda Mendonca, President of the National Association of School Nurses, discusses nurses needing a break, but also wanting more input regarding school health policy; Dr. Tom Simon, the Associate Director for Science in the Division of Violence Prevention with the CDC, elaborates on a way forward among record increases in the firearm homicide rate with public health leading the way; and a new ASTHO blog article explains recent changes to HRSA’s Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines.

CDC Webpage: Vital Signs – Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates

ASTHO Policy Statement: Preventing Firearm Misuse, Injury, and Death

ASTHO Blog Article: Understanding the Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines