Episodes

On today's episode, ASTHO's Dan Tauriello explains how modernizing data systems in medical examiner offices can improve efficiency, strengthen connections with public health, and more.

Brannon Traxler, acting director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, and an ASTHO member, shares about the state's public health and environmental laboratory, which was recently built in response to the demands of COVID-19 testing and modern laboratory equipment.

On today's installment of the PHIG Impact Report, Raynard Washington, ASTHO member and commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, discusses how PHIG funding supports local health departments, strengthens the state’s public health workforce, and enhances communications infrastructure.

In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Day, Michael Jurasek, a CDC Foundation public health analyst with the ORS program serving Alaska, shares the work the program has done in Alaska to help prevent and be prepared for overdose in the community.

On today's episode, ASTHO's Corinne Gillenwater discusses ASTHO’s updated e-learning course for community health workers (CHWs) on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including information related to dementia risk reduction, early detection, caregiving, and more.

Brittany Cox, assistant commissioner of the Division of Health Disparities Elimination at the Tennessee Department of Health, shares about how attending an ASTHO Leading Change workshop helped her be a better leader.

On today's episode, ASTHO's Danny Staley discusses how innovation and capacity building can help health departments adapt by strengthening the workforce and using data in new ways.

In recognition of National Community Health Workers Week, ASTHO’s Ashley Cram dives into how states are supporting this essential field through training, supervision, career pathways, and sustainable funding.

On today's episode, hear highlights from ASTHO's recent briefing, where public health leaders from Connecticut, Alabama, New York, and Alaska discussed strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and improve access to vaccinations.

Kim Martin, director of Immunization at ASTHO, shares about a recent Health Policy Update discussing how states are building vaccine trust.

On today’s installment of the PHIG Impact Report, data modernization funding is producing tangible change across Minnesota's public health system. Hear from the Minnesota Department of Health's Wendy Underwood on how PHIG funding is supporting employee development, modernizing the state's laboratory information management system, and strengthening partnerships with local, tribal, and community health organizations.

Steve Holloway, director of the Primary Care Office for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, shares how his team uses data to identify communities with provider shortages.

Illinois Department of Public Health Chief Transformation Officer Massimo Pacilli discusses how the U.S. Disease Tracker is building a collaborative space for organizations to better public health.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health and Director of National Health Communications in the Office of the Surgeon General, Stephanie Haridopolos, shares about the U.S. Surgeon General's new evidence-based toolkit on harmful screen use and the "Live Real Life" campaign.

In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month, Michelle Fiscus, chief medical officer for the Association of Immunization Managers, shares about the current state of childhood immunization.

In this episode, we celebrate five years of Public Health Review: Morning Edition and revisit some of the defining moments from the podcast's past years.

On today's episode, ASTHO's Jeffrey Ekoma stops by for the View from Washington, D.C., highlighting Senate confirmations and the latest developments in FY27 appropriations.

Senior Analyst for Maternal and Infant Health at ASTHO Lexa Giragosian highlights ASTHO's latest research on implementing Levels of Maternal Care across the country, and how ASTHO has collaborated with 13 states to better maternal care.

Amy Ciarlo, senior analyst for Chronic Disease Risk Factors at ASTHO, highlights how fall prevention goes beyond clinical care and shares about programs like the CDC's STEADI program that aim to minimize fall risk.

In this PHIG Impact Report, Christina Floyd, deputy public health director for the Detroit Health Department, discusses how the city has used PHIG funding to strengthen their community and workforce.

Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the State of Michigan and ASTHO member, highlights Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak and reflects on what can be learned from the state's response.

On today's bonus long-form episode, we hear from three public health experts as they highlight the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) program and how it has become one of the nation's most important investments in infectious disease preparedness.

Eric Whitworth of InductiveHealth Informatics, a member of ASTHO's 2026 Innovation Advisory Council, discusses how public health agencies used data and technology to monitor health threats during the FIFA World Cup.

Oregon Health Authority's Gabriela Goldfarb and the Minnesota Department of Health's Kathy Koehler Raleigh discuss the health risks of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, along with practical advice on protecting communities from these events.