Eli Kern, Senior Epidemiologist at Public Health Seattle and King County, says public health teams in Washington are finding new ways to identify tobacco prevention challenges and opportunities; Tiffany Meche, Director of the Bureau of Sanitary Services within the Office of Public Health under the Louisiana Department of Health, tells us employees should also be considered during preparations for natural disasters; the CDC is warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections in the U.S.; an ASTHO webinar will discuss innovation in public health systems; and an article from ASTHO and the CDC explores current health equity science and opportunities in state and local health departments.

ASTHO Report: Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report

ASTHO Webinar: Lessons with the State of Washington on Medicaid Data and Tobacco Use

ASTHO Blog Article: Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season

CDC Webpage: Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States

ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Innovating in Public Health Systems

Journal of Public Health Management & Practice Webpage: Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity – Preliminary Considerations for Implementing Health Equity Science at State and Local Health Departments

ASTHO Brief: Advancing Health Equity Science Implementation in Health Departments