460: Big City Gun Violence Data, Drug Shortage Letter to Congress

Chrissie Juliano, the Executive Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, says that policy changes are needed to address rising rates of gun violence; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director of Government Affairs, explains recommendations from ASTHO's letter to Congress on drug shortages; an ASTHO blog covers how members are addressing the negative health impacts of wildfire smoke; and ASTHO has a new blog article on LGBTQ+ leadership by ASTHO's Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. Big Cities Health Coalition: Gun deaths continued to surge in 2021, new data shows ASTHO RFI: Drug Shortage ASTHO Webpage: Where There's Fire, There's Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke ASTHO Webpage: Be Your Authentic Self: LGBTQ+ Leadership in Public Health