Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana’s State Health Officer, explains the evolution of messaging required by the fast-moving Omicron variant during an appearance on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal morning show Monday; ProPublica journalist Caroline Chen considers the impact her story about congenital syphilis might have on the debate over funding for public health, especially in rural America; and ASTHO shares success stories of several disability and preparedness specialists working in jurisdictions across the country.

C-SPAN Washington Journal: Dr. Joseph Kanter

CDC News Release: Reported STDs Reach All-time High for 6th Consecutive Year

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

ASTHO Blog Article: Embedded – One Year Review of Disability and Preparedness Specialists Project