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Using Data and Effective Messaging to Support Strong Vaccine Policy

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Infectious Disease,
Immunization,
Vaccine Distribution,
Vaccine Hesitancy,
COVID-19,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID Vaccine,
Preparedness,
Communications,
Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Indiana,
Missouri,
Virginia,
West Virginia,
Heather Tomlinson

States have largely dismissed weakening policies, but legislatures are likely to continue considering vaccine-related bills, which may allow public health leaders to work collaboratively toward improving vaccination rates and bolster the ...

Tailoring Messages for Cross-Cultural Communication: Recommendations for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers

Brief,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Community Health Workers,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Communication,
COVID and Community Mitigation,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID and Workforce,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Race and Public Health,
Communications

Case investigators and contact tracers must understand and adapt to the culture of people with COVID-19 to conduct effective interviews and follow up. It is important that case investigators acknowledge existing fears and concerns, and ...

Preparing for and Responding to Infectious Disease Threats Following Hurricanes

Blog,
Environmental Health,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID Vaccine,
COVID and Workforce,
Emerging Infectious Diseases,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Primary Care and Public Health,
Social and Behavioral Health,
STIs,
HIV,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Pandemics,
Communications,
COVID and Communication,
Amelia Poulin,
Sidnie Christian

Following a hurricane, the risk of exposure to infectious disease increases due, in part, to the presence of floodwater and debris. Hurricanes may contribute to population displacement and overcrowding—further heightening risk factors for ...

Communicating Public Health Guidance to Cases and Contacts: Recommendations for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers

Brief,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Community Health Workers,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Mental Health,
COVID and Communication,
COVID and Community Mitigation,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID and Workforce,
Communications

The fear, uncertainty, and trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected how individuals interpret public health messages. With this in mind, this brief outlines recommendations for case investigators and contact tracers to consider ...

ASTHO President Nirav D. Shah Looks Ahead to 2022

Blog,
People of Public Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Leadership and Workforce Development,
Health Equity,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Capacity,
COVID and Funding,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
COVID and Healthcare Systems,
COVID Preparedness,
COVID Recovery,
COVID Resilience,
COVID and Workforce,
Nirav Shah,
Communications,
Members,
Leadership Development,
Public Health Workforce

Amid so much uncertainty, it might feel naïve to make any claims about what the future holds. But it is in these moments that it becomes more important than ever to have beacons to guide us and give us hope. As we look ahead to 2022, ...