568: Equity Policies Improve Health for All, Apprenticeship Program Builds the Workforce

Public Health Review Morning Edition

English - December 20, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary of Public Health for the Maryland Department of Health, says his state has been able to engage bold policies to help people and address health inequities; Dr. Mondi Mason, Workforce Manager with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, examines how Colorado is raising up a new generation of public health leaders through an apprenticeship program; and an ASTHO blog article explains how agencies have used the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant to support health equity.

ASTHO Webpage: Optimal Health for All in the Legislative Process

Trailhead Institute Webpage: Colorado Public Health Works Program

ASTHO Blog Article: Flexibility of PHHS Block Grant Supports Health Equity in Communities

ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed