28: Supporting the Public Health Workforce

Public Health Review Morning Edition

English - September 17, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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Dr. Norman Oliver, Virginia’s Health Commissioner, discusses the approach states and territories should take to funding for the public health workforce; ASTHO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marcus Plescia reacts to a new CDC/Trust for America’s Health report on obesity in the U.S.; and ASTHO releases the findings of its annual scan of issues important to state and territorial health agencies.

ASTHO Statement: ASTHO encourages immediate action to address the rising obesity rates in the wake of COVID-19

ASTHO: Workforce resources

ASTHO News Release: New report on the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health workers presents concerning data on workforce well-being

ASTHO Brief: Performance management essentials