Our hosts cover the latest news on drug shortages in the U.S., and the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). For the main topic of the episode, our Health Advocates discuss what we know so far about the recent malaria cases in the U.S., and the importance of a public health response and local health advocacy to make your voice heard.

“For the first time in two decades, federal health officials have confirmed malaria infections in people who did not travel outside of the United States, leading officials to warn about the potential transmission of the mosquito-borne disease within our country,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:38: Steven discusses the ongoing drug shortages in the U.S., especially concerning cancer drugs and antibiotics

01:59: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, discusses the PAHPA, a crucial bipartisan legislation under reauthorization, which has guided the nation's biosecurity policy since 2006

02:21: Steven emphasizes the importance of being prepared and strengthening public health responses before a new pandemic hits

03:25: Zoe and Steven discuss the presence of malaria within the United States for the first time in two decades, and how the changing climate is likely contributing to this development

05:30: The crucial role of public health and the challenges it faces, particularly in gaining public trust and combating misinformation

07:30: Steven discusses the need for better communication in public health, emphasizing the importance of engaging in dialogues with those who oppose public health measures

09:17: Steven explains the importance of engaging with leaders to advocate for public health, encouraging listeners to join in these efforts

11:36: Steven and Zoe discuss a recent ruling restricting government administrators from communicating with social media platforms about misinformation online, underlining the impact on public health

14:12: Our hosts express their hope for the potential impact of the new CDC director and urging listeners to call their elected officials in support of pro-public health legislation

15:20: What our hosts learned from this episode

Contact Our Hosts

Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Our hosts cover the latest news on drug shortages in the U.S., and the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). For the main topic of the episode, our Health Advocates discuss what we know so far about the recent malaria cases in the U.S., and the importance of a public health response and local health advocacy to make your voice heard.
“For the first time in two decades, federal health officials have confirmed malaria infections in people who did not travel outside of the United States, leading officials to warn about the potential transmission of the mosquito-borne disease within our country,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.
Among the highlights in this episode:
00:38: Steven discusses the ongoing drug shortages in the U.S., especially concerning cancer drugs and antibiotics
01:59: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, discusses the PAHPA, a crucial bipartisan legislation under reauthorization, which has guided the nation's biosecurity policy since 2006
02:21: Steven emphasizes the importance of being prepared and strengthening public health responses before a new pandemic hits
03:25: Zoe and Steven discuss the presence of malaria within the United States for the first time in two decades, and how the changing climate is likely contributing to this development
05:30: The crucial role of public health and the challenges it faces, particularly in gaining public trust and combating misinformation
07:30: Steven discusses the need for better communication in public health, emphasizing the importance of engaging in dialogues with those who oppose public health measures
09:17: Steven explains the importance of engaging with leaders to advocate for public health, encouraging listeners to join in these efforts
11:36: Steven and Zoe discuss a recent ruling restricting government administrators from communicating with social media platforms about misinformation online, underlining the impact on public health
14:12: Our hosts express their hope for the potential impact of the new CDC director and urging listeners to call their elected officials in support of pro-public health legislation
15:20: What our hosts learned from this episode
Contact Our Hosts
Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: <a href="mailto:snewmark@ghlf.org">snewmark@ghlf.org</a>
Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: <a href="mailto:zrothblatt@ghlf.org">zrothblatt@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org">thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org</a>
Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

The Health Advocates

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

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