67: Polling the Pandemic

The Rockefeller Foundation releases its 5th survey of Americans’ attitudes about the pandemic response; Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, says every public health agency should update its Healthy People 2030 plan to reflect the pandemic’s impact on measurable goals; ASTHO and the Center for Health Care Strategies offer a report explaining how public health departments can partner with Medicaid to advance health equity goals; and ASTHO’s Maggie Davis shares her “thankful note” in advance of Public Health Thank You Day on November 22nd.

The Rockefeller Foundation website: COVID Complications – Insights and Guidance on Ongoing Pandemic Communication

Healthy People 2030 webpage: ODPHP’s COVID-19 Custom List

Center for Health Care Strategies webpage: Cross-Agency Partnerships for Health Equity – Understanding Opportunities Across Medicaid and Public Health Agencies

APHA webpage: Public Health Thank You Day