New MMWR out today from CDC "Workplace Perceptions and Experiences Related to COVID-19 Response Efforts Among Public Health Workers . . . " helps explain the high rates of turnover among #Missouri #publichealth professionals. cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…

Congratulations to Clay County Public Health Center and Dunklin County Health Dept for their recent award from USDA for exemplary efforts in supporting breastfeeding WIC mothers! health.mo.gov/news/newsitem/…

We’re honored by a special recognition today from MPHA and accept the award on behalf of all the #publichealth professionals, partners & individuals who have been actively engaged in this grassroots transformation work in #Missouri for the past 5 years.

NEW from PHCC! Join us Oct. 18 for "The Power of Framing: Bridging Political Divides to Strengthen Public Health," a webinar to explore how we can position information to build trust + communicate effectively on pressing health issues. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This week, NACCHO joined with dozens of other organizations as part of Coalition for Health Funding’s Hill Day to urge Congress to invest in #publichealth. LHDs need support now to address COVID-19, monkeypox, and day-to-day public health challenges. #FundHealth

We’re still living with COVID-19, even if cases seem low. Here are six things you can do to protect against getting sick. 1️⃣ Get vaccinated 2️⃣ Keep a safe distance 3️⃣ Wear a mask 4️⃣ Cover sneezes/coughs 5️⃣ Wash your hands 6️⃣ Avoid touching your eyes, mouth & nose

Congratulations to Jessica McBride of the Pulaski County Health Center in #Missouri for winning a $50 VISA card from our booth at the #PublicHealth Conference in Columbia last week. Jessica, thank you for all that you do every day to protect public health in Pulaski County!

The Missouri State Board of Nursing is encouraging current & aspiring nurses to tune in on Nov. 15, 2-3 p.m. for NCSBN’s fireside chat to discuss requirements for obtaining & retaining a multistate license. To register: ncsbn.org/nlcmeetings #NurseCompactNation

We applaud Missouri Hospital Association for the release of their new equity guide for hospitals. The guide offers case studies, discussion points, and suggestions even non-hospital organizations could benefit from reviewing. web.mhanet.com/media-library/… #equity #healthequity #missouri #fphs

If you are concerned about rural health this is an urgent story: www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytime…. Rural America suffered during #COVID19 because of a lack of access to health care & often delayed care. See this piece from Helena Oliviero: ajc.com/news/atlanta-n…. GOP this is your issue!!

We must set aside our differences and mourn the loss of life to #COVID19. This is long overdue.

Schools of #PublicHealth...This infographic notes massive departures in the workforce especially among workers under 35 (article: healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.13…). Please share, RT to highlight this problem. ASPPH @DeanPNHalkitis Sandro Galea Dr. Ali Khan Boris Lushniak Shelley Hearne

Join Erin Will Morton of Coalition for Health Funding, Dr. Tekisha Dwan Everette of TFAH, Krista R. Wasowski of Medina County Health Department, & me for a discussion on how to address the longstanding gaps in public health capacity resulting from chronic underfunding. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Health is a function of both communities and individuals,” says Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH. Our new poll shows that increasingly, Americans are recognizing the effects of community-level influences on individual health. debeaumont.org/news/2023/poll…

In my latest piece I highlight the 'hidden agenda' mindset and behind distrust in science and suggest ways to build it back up. Check it out and let me know your thoughts: buff.ly/3PO4nOZ | Newsweek

What happens when a hippie doctor confronts a corporate giant? A surprising partnership. In Ep. 5 of "Eradicating Smallpox," Larry Brilliant MD MPH FACPM 💛💙 tells Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦 how public health workers turned one of India’s biggest companies into a powerful ally. kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast/s…

New infographic on #ruralhealth from #NIHCM highlights #healthdisparities in rural communities. #HealthierMO & Ozarks Public Health Institute offer TA & program support. Learn how we can partner to create environments where all rural residents can thrive! nihcm.org/publications/r…

Grateful for Paula Nickelson at Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, for participating in the Heartland Health Caucus, working together to find solutions to rural health challenges in MO, AR, KS, KY, OK, & TN. yhoo.it/4193pki #Missouri #publichealth #ruralhealth #RuralHealthMatters

JUST RELEASED | New theme issue on #HousingAndHealth, including housing quality and insecurity, homelessness, health equity, and what policy interventions may successfully address challenges. Read the Editor's introduction and explore the full issue: hubs.la/Q02jV50b0