459: LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities, Syphilis Cases Jump in Minnesota

Robin Matthies, ASTHO's Director of Social and Behavioral Health, discusses the disparities facing LGBTQ+ youth, which is the topic in an upcoming ASTHO webinar; Christine Jones, Assistant Manager of the STD and HIV Section at the Minnesota Department of Health, explains the biggest challenges of slowing down the spread of STDs; an upcoming ASTHO webinar will cover how to serve people with disabilities during disaster events; and an ASTHO blog article explains the impact of Kentucky's choice to certify public health workers. ASTHO Webpage: Addressing LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities The Minnesota Department of Health: Syphilis cases rose 25 percent in 2022 despite other STDs declining slightly, new data show ASTHO Webpage: Lessons Learned from Guam Preparedness and Disability Integration ASTHO Webpage: Why Kentucky Chose to Pursue Community Health Worker Certification