532: New ASTHO President, Licensing Questions May Promote Stigma

Dr. Steven Stack, ASTHO's New President and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, previews his goals for the upcoming year; Jacqueline Howard, a CNN Health Reporter, reacts to the idea that questions on licensing forms may prevent health care workers from seeking help; and an ASTHO report explains how Health in All Policies strategies can promote health equity and address the root causes of disparities. ASTHO News Release: Steven Stack, Commissioner of Kentucky Department for Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President CNN News Article: US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds Sigma Webpage: An audit of mental health questions on U.S. nursing licensure applications: Evidence to guide urgent action for change ASTHO Report: Using Health in All Policies to Advance State Strategic Priorities: A Set of Key Approaches Commonly Used by State Health Agencies to Address Health Inequities ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed