Caroline Chen, a journalist for the non-profit news organization ProPublica, reports on public health’s work to combat a rising number of syphilis cases in the nation; ASTHO offers a new blog article with ideas and guidance for public health planners looking to do more for people living with disabilities during times of crisis; and the CDC prepares to accept applications for its two-year, paid Public Health Associate Program.

ProPublica Website: Babies Are Dying of Syphilis. It’s 100% Preventable.

ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – When Disaster Strikes for People Living with Disabilities

CDC Webpage: Public Health Associate Program