Health care groups back former health director's bid to dismiss Flint charges [criminal case]
Implications re: “Covid”?
Four health care associations have asked a Genesee County judge to dismiss a criminal case against former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Nick Lyon related to his handling of the Flint water crisis.
Briefs from:
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Michigan Association of Health Plans
Michigan Association for Local Public Health
[they were "deeply concerned" about what the case may mean for public health officials who may be "prosecuted for the alleged errors or [omissions of their agencies] in carrying out [infectious disease investigations]."]
charges were related to his "failures and grossly negligent performance of his legal duties while director of MDHHS."
https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/flint-water-crisis/2021/12/12/four-health-care-groups-back-former-health-director-nick-lyon-bid-dismiss-flint-water-crisis-charges/6438412001/
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
https://www.astho.org/
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing public health agencies in U.S. states and territories, freely associated states, and the District of Columbia. That means it plays a major role in improving health and well-being nationwide — and it’s an ideal partner for Healthy People 2030.
https://health.gov/news/202009/association-state-and-territorial-health-officials-helping-public-health-agencies-improve-health-nationwide
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Active members are engaged in the practice of epidemiology for a governmental public health authority at the state, local, tribal, or territorial level. Associate members are former active member or those practicing epidemiology in federal, military, or international settings, as well as at academic institutions or corporate settings.
https://www.cste.org/page/About_CSTE
[Michigan Association of Health Plans]
Dominick Pallone is the Executive Director for the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), a Lansing based organization that represents 13 health plans in Michigan.
Prior to joining MAHP, Dominick was a Partner at Midwest Strategy Group, a multi-client lobby firm
https://michiganhpf.msu.edu/index.php/component/content/article/12-archive/44-rfp-bold-and-innovative-ideas-for-medicaid
[Michigan Association for Local Public Health]: MASK MANDATES
The Michigan Association for Local Public Health believes the pandemic is bringing the worst out of people when it comes to making threats against health and school officials over mask wearing.
With that said, the association is asking Michigan leaders to issue a statewide mask mandate before it’s too late.
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/09/27/michigan-health-group-pushes-for-statewide-school-mask-mandate-after-officials-threatened/
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus