Housing Episodes
Feb. 12, 2026
1068: Health Beyond Healthcare: How States Are Advancing Smart Policies in Tough Times
On today's episode, Breanca Merritt from Trust for America’s Health discusses a new report that tracks how states are adopting evidence-based policies to improve health and reduce costs, amid a constantly changing political and fiscal environment.
Guest: Breanca Merritt, PhD
Jan. 6, 2026
1047: PHIG IMPACT REPORT: How Wisconsin Is Reducing Administrative Burden in Public Health
In this episode and as part of our PHIG Impact Report series, Amy Perkins of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services talks about how the state is rethinking public health infrastructure funding to make life easier for local and tribal health departments.
Guest: Amy Perkins, MPH
Nov. 17, 2025
1028: Leading Through Change: Adaptive Leadership in Public Health
Public health is at a crossroads. In this episode, Lillian Shirley and Itta Johnson from Public Consulting Group discuss how adaptive leadership can help rebuild trust, strengthen community partnerships, and drive meaningful change across systems. Drawing from real-world initiatives, they share practical insights on leading with empathy, collaboration, and purpose in today’s complex public health landscape.
Guests: Lillian Shirley, MPH, MPA , Itta Johnson, MPH
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Feb. 3, 2025
835: Mission Zero, NASTAD Progress
Patricia Tilley, associate commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and an ASTHO member, discusses New Hampshire’s Mission Zero; Dr. Stephen Lee, the executive director of the National Alliance of State and...
Guests: Stephen Lee MD , Patricia Tilley MS Ed
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Feb. 12, 2024
599: Why Patients Don’t Want a COVID Vaccine, Policies to Help Young Families
Dr. Danielle Ofri, Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine, tells us some patients still have concerns about COVID-19 vaccines; Jessica Bissett, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Social and Behavioral Health, discusses several...
Guests: Jessica Bissett , Danielle Ofri MD PhD
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Jan. 8, 2024
575: New CMS Program, Public Health Funding Deadlines
Tequila Terry, director of State Innovation and Population Health at the CMS Innovation Center, discusses a new approach to health care costs and population health; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO senior vice president for Government Affairs and Public...