Public Health Review Morning Edition Podcast Wins Bronze Anthem Award for Excellence in Health Communication

ASTHO's Podcast Receives Prestige

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has achieved a significant milestone with its popular podcast, Public Health Review Morning Edition, earning the Bronze Anthem Award in the Public Health category. This recognition comes as a tribute to the podcast's commitment to providing essential updates, expert perspectives, and practical lessons to health professionals across the nation.

Since its inception in 2021, Public Health Review Morning Edition has delivered more than 1,200 episodes, each offering concise daily updates on crucial public health topics. The range of subjects covered includes policy updates, funding opportunities, workforce development, emergency preparedness, infectious disease outbreaks, and other pressing challenges facing the public health sector. The podcast currently enjoys an impressive listenership, with nearly 10,000 monthly downloads.

Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH and ASTHO's CEO, highlighted the importance of clear communication in creating a robust public health system. In his words, “Clear, timely communication is essential to a strong public health system. Public Health Review Morning Edition helps health professionals stay informed, hear directly from experts, and understand how public health issues are unfolding across the country. We're proud to see this work recognized by the Anthem Awards.”

The podcast is not just a one-way communication channel; it has featured numerous influential voices from various sectors of public health, including notable figures like former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, former CDC directors Mandy Cohen and Robert Redfield, and several other prominent health officials. This diversity in perspectives enriches the discussions and provides listeners with comprehensive insights into the evolving landscape of public health.

The Anthem Awards, launched by The Webby Awards, honor impactful work that advances social good worldwide. The Public Health Review Morning Edition was chosen as a finalist from over 2,500 global entries for the sixth annual awards, underscoring the podcast's remarkable relevancy and influence in the health sector.

This award marks yet another achievement in the podcast's journey, following its Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation granted by the Public Relations Society of America in 2023. Such accolades not only validate the podcast's mission but also its effectiveness in elevating the public health dialogue.

Produced in partnership with Grod Media, Public Health Review Morning Edition is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, making it accessible for listeners who want to keep abreast of pertinent health news.

For more information or to listen to episodes, visit newscast.astho.org.

ASTHO plays a crucial role as a national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, its territories, and freely associated states, as well as Washington, D.C. ASTHO is dedicated to shaping sound public health policies and ensuring excellence in public health practice, employing more than 100,000 public health professionals across the United States.