ASTHO's daily Public Health Review Morning Edition newscast now features a report on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). Hear about successes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky due to PHIG from ASTHO Past President Steven J. Stack, MD, MBA, commissioner of public health and chief medical officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services: https://lnkd.in/eEpyqT9T. #PHIG #PHRME #PublicHealthCareers CDC State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial Support National Network of Public Health Institutes Public Health Accreditation Board Kentucky State University

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While states use various funding models to support local health departments, strong state-local public health leader relationships are a universal key to system resiliency. A new report from ASTHO's Maggie Davis, JD, MA, PMP, provides a legal scan and analysis of state structures for funding core public health services. Learn more and access now: https://lnkd.in/en6jsuSK. #PHIG #PublicHealthPartnerships #HealthEquity Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial Support National Network of Public Health Institutes Public Health Accreditation Board

The African Union Commission’s Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) – Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme is now accepting applications for its prestigious 5th cohort. This transformative programme equips senior public health professionals from African Union Member States with advanced leadership and strategic skills to drive impactful public health initiatives across the continent. https://lnkd.in/eBJyvHyf

Learn how to support state, tribal, local, territorial, and freely associated state health departments, or their tribal equivalents with the new Essentials for Supporting Health Departments and Other Governmental Public Health Agencies training plan from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The trainings are free, and you can go at your own pace, covering topics like governance structure, and working with tribal nations. https://lnkd.in/e56EyBc4

Today is #ChronicDiseaseDay. According to the CDC, approximately 120 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease. Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, only 50% of patients who suffer from chronic diseases adhere to treatment recommendations. This issue is very important to our team given how many lives it affects. If you would like to learn more about what you can do to help raise awareness and affect change, visit the page below. #ChronicDiseaseMonth #medicationadherence https://okt.to/1vR4i3

This October #ACESWorld highlights Global Media and #InformationLiteracy. In an age where misinformation and disinformation can spread quickly, developing critical thinking skills, understanding how #socialmedia platforms work, and learning to navigate content with a discerning eye is essential. Cross-checking information with multiple reputable sources, being wary of emotionally charged headlines that lack evidence, and recognizing bias in language and framing are some of the strategies that can help individuals become more information literate. Like and share this post to spread awareness and create a more vigilant audience. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institutes of Health American Public Health Association

To be effective, public health data must accurately reflect the real-world experiences of people in diverse communities. We developed five data equity principles with insights from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help achieve this goal. Read more about the principles—included as part of our annual Report to Donors—and how they serve as actionable examples for today’s public health practitioners. Read the full story: https://cdcf.link/3T5wYzA

July 10th is #ChronicDiseaseDay. According to the CDC, approximately 120 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease. Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, only 50% of patients who suffer from chronic diseases adhere to treatment recommendations. This issue is very important to our team given how many lives it affects. If you would like to learn more about what you can do to help raise awareness and affect change, visit the page below. #ChronicDiseaseMonth #medicationadherence https://okt.to/r16hil

July 10th is #ChronicDiseaseDay. According to the CDC, approximately 120 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease. Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, only 50% of patients who suffer from chronic diseases adhere to treatment recommendations. This issue is very important to our team given how many lives it affects. If you would like to learn more about what you can do to help raise awareness and affect change, visit the page below. #ChronicDiseaseMonth #medicationadherence https://okt.to/jZQ7PI