270: Tracking Polio in New York

An episode of the Public Health Review Morning Edition podcast, hosted by ASTHO, titled "270: Tracking Polio in New York" was published on September 26, 2022 and runs 6 minutes.

September 26, 2022 ·6m · Public Health Review Morning Edition

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Dr. Jim McDonald, Medical Director for the New York State Department of Health, discusses the discovery of polio in wastewater in at least two NY counties; Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, explains legislation moving to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; a new ASTHO report highlights hiring practices that support states integrating community health workers into their workforce throughout the COVID-19 response; and ASTHO has two resources available to help you address contraception equity and accessibility in your jurisdiction. USA Today News Article: New York declares emergency after finding more poliovirus in wastewater, urges vaccinations ASTHO Legislative Alert: Federal Home Visiting Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward ASTHO Report: Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers ASTHO Press Release: Equitable and Accessible Contraception Access Highlighted in Special Issue of AJPH Sponsored by ASTHO ASTHO Brief: Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

Episode Description

Dr. Jim McDonald, Medical Director for the New York State Department of Health, discusses the discovery of polio in wastewater in at least two NY counties; Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, explains legislation moving to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; a new ASTHO report highlights hiring practices that support states integrating community health workers into their workforce throughout the COVID-19 response; and ASTHO has two resources available to help you address contraception equity and accessibility in your jurisdiction.

USA Today News Article: New York declares emergency after finding more poliovirus in wastewater, urges vaccinations

ASTHO Legislative Alert: Federal Home Visiting Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward

ASTHO Report: Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers

ASTHO Press Release: Equitable and Accessible Contraception Access Highlighted in Special Issue of AJPH Sponsored by ASTHO

ASTHO Brief: Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist

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