Public Health Resilience: Health Officials on the Front Lines-Webinar Recording

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The panel of public health officials discussed the importance of staying the course in the pandemic response and highlighted key areas for investment in public health infrastructure. They emphasized the need for a diverse workforce in public health, including professionals from various backgrounds such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. They also stressed the importance of data analysis and evaluation to guide future policies and actions. The panelists recognized the value of partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations to strengthen public health efforts. They also discussed the need to address upstream determinants of health, such as housing and employment, to improve population health. Finally, they advised preventive medicine residents and medical students interested in a career in public health to seek opportunities for experiential learning, such as internships or electives in local health departments. They encouraged individuals to consider public health as a rewarding and impactful career path, despite the challenges and demands of the role. Overall, the panelists emphasized the significance of a well-prepared and resilient public health system to effectively respond to and prevent future public health crises.

Keywords

public health officials

pandemic response

investment

public health infrastructure

diverse workforce

data analysis

evaluation

partnerships

upstream determinants of health

population health