459: LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities, Syphilis Cases Jump in Minnesota

Public Health Review Morning Edition

English - July 13, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 6.96 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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Previous Episode: 458: Indiana Invests in Local PH, Youth Mental Health Webinar

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Robin Matthies, ASTHO’s Director of Social and Behavioral Health, discusses the disparities facing LGBTQ+ youth, which is the topic in an upcoming ASTHO webinar; Christine Jones, Assistant Manager of the STD and HIV Section at the Minnesota Department of Health, explains the biggest challenges of slowing down the spread of STDs; an upcoming ASTHO webinar will cover how to serve people with disabilities during disaster events; and an ASTHO blog article explains the impact of Kentucky’s choice to certify public health workers.

ASTHO Webpage: Addressing LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities

The Minnesota Department of Health: Syphilis cases rose 25 percent in 2022 despite other STDs declining slightly, new data show

ASTHO Webpage: Lessons Learned from Guam Preparedness and Disability Integration

ASTHO Webpage: Why Kentucky Chose to Pursue Community Health Worker Certification