Navigating the Public Health Information Superhighway

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COVID surges, Monkey Pox, Hep A on strawberriesoh my! Infodemiology is the study of the overabundance of information, both accurate and inaccurate, occurring during an epidemic. During this panel, we will take a deeper look into the flow of health communication and how we are all consuming information differently in the wake of COVID-19, impacting behavior and public health. How are we better at understanding public health risks and behaviors? Has social media's ability to quickly disseminate information affected the physical and mental health of users? Policy makers, health-care providers, and communities have the unique opportunity to leverage lessons from the pandemic, navigate big data sources, and capitalize on the collective heightened health consciousness to improve health. 

    Moderator

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    Richard
     
    Tofel
     

    Principal, Gallatin Advisory; Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Speaker

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    Lynn
     
    Goldman
     

    Michael and Lori Milken Dean of Public Health, George Washington University
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    Jennifer
     
    Nuzzo
     

    Professor of Epidemiology and Director, Pandemic Center at Brown University
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    David
     
    Rhew
     

    Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Microsoft
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    Dena
     
    Trujillo
     

    CEO, Crisis Text Line