645: Food Messaging Investigated, Task Force Tackles Syphilis

Sasha Chavkin, Senior Reporter for The Examination, tells us about his investigation into whether the food industry is misusing anti-diet messages; Dr. Timothy Harrison, Principal Deputy Director in the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV AIDS Policy with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says syphilis and congenital syphilis are the focus of a new federal task force; and an ASTHO blog article explains how leadership by example can benefit employees. The Washington Post News Article: As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice ASTHO Report: Policy Considerations for Reducing Congenital Syphilis CDC Webpage: STI Awareness Week U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Webpage: HHS Announces Department Actions to Slow Surging Syphilis Epidemic ASTHO Blog Article: Leading by Example Benefits Employees ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed