513: Menthol Ban Lessons, Retail Food Safety Networks

Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO's Chief Medical Officer, shares the challenges facing plans to ban tobacco flavorings; Dr. David McSwane, Executive Director of the Conference for Food Protection, explains the collaborative work of CFP and NACCHO to research and evaluate retail program standards networks; a new ASTHO blog article examines how everyday surroundings impact the health of communities; and an ASTHO infographic shares exercises health agencies can use to prepare for emergencies. ASTHO Webpage: From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol An Evaluation of Existing Retail Program Standards Networks ASTHO Webpage: What Surrounds Us Shapes Our Health—Look to Primary Prevention for Better Health ASTHO Webpage: Seven Emergency Preparedness Exercises for Health Agencies