COVID-19 response
In March, APHA and the National Academy of Medicine launched “COVID-19 Conversations,” a weekly webinar series. Every week, experts presented on the latest science, policy and ethical concerns during the height of the pandemic. Recordings and transcripts from the webinars are available online. For more information, visit www.COVID19Conversations.org.
Health determinants
In March, Johns Hopkins University Press published “The Political Determinants of Health” by APHA member Daniel Dawes, JD. The book explores how policy and politics influence the social conditions that generate health outcomes. For more information, visit jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu.
Opioid epidemic
In February, Turner Publishing released “Do No Harm: The Opioid Epidemic” by Harry Wiland. The book is based off the 2018 television miniseries of the same name and features a foreword by APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD. For more information, visit www.turnerpublishing.com.
Pandemic guidance
In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response released a toolkit to offer guidance on workforce flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit navigates available resources to maximizes responsiveness based on state and local needs. For more information, visit www.hhs.gov.
Depression
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care in April released an updated Adult Depression Toolkit. The resource for primary care providers offers information for treating patients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.aaahc.org.
Food insecurity
In May, Johns Hopkins University Press published “Food Insecurity on Campus: Action and Intervention.” The book comprises essays addressing food insecurity on college campuses. It is edited by Katharine Broton, PhD, and Clare Cady, MA. For more information, visit jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu.
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