The social determinants of health (SDOH)—the social, economic, and built environments in which people live, learn, work, and play—have significant impacts on health outcomes. Yet, sustainably funding initiatives that address SDOH is an ongoing challenge. In this episode, Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, assistant secretary for health at HHS, and Danielle Nelson, Senior Program Analyst at the Federal Transit Administration, discuss the federal government’s commitment to aligning investments and resources across agencies. In addition, Elizabeth Hertel, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, provides a practical example of how Michigan’s state health agency works collaboratively with the housing authority to ensure access to stable housing.

Guests:

Admiral Rachel Levine, MD: Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS

Elizabeth Hertel: Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Danielle Nelson: Senior Program Analyst, Federal Transit Administration

Resources:

Braiding and Layering Funding to Address the Social Determinants of Health

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In 2016, Mike Fraser joined ASTHO as CEO. Throughout the seven subsequent years, he served as an indispensable leader, visionary, mentor, and friend—steering the organization through unprecedented challenges in public health, including the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the time has come to bid Mike a bittersweet farewell. In this episode of Public Health Review, we speak with Mike about his profound legacy, celebrate ASTHO’s extraordinary achievements under his tenure, and wish him well in his new position as CEO at the College of American Pathologists.

Behind the Scenes: What it Takes to do COVID Testing

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The One Health approach recognizes the interconnection between human and animal health and their shared environment. There is an urgent need for a One Health approach now, especially in the prevention of outbreaks, not just response. Public health agencies and the animal agriculture industry play crucial roles in One Health, along with other stakeholders. In this episode, our guests tell us how they put One Health into practice in a state health department, how health departments can connect across agencies to address One Health issues, and what falls under the One Health umbrella.  

 Guests 

Dr. Karen Smith, MD, MPH: Founding Partner, Healthy Community Partners, Inc 

J.J. Jones: Executive Director of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture 

Dr. Megin Nichols DVM, MPH, DACVPM: Deputy Division Director, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, CDC 

Resources 

ASTHO One Health Case Studies 

ASTHO One Health Webinars 

ASTHO Responding to Emerging Food Safety Threats Policy Statement 

CDC Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases 

CDC One Health Office 

National Institute for Animal Agriculture

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