Episode 10: Using Data in Disease Outbreak Investigations
In the
final episode of Keeping Up with Public Health (at least for Season 1), Dr.
Kristen Pogreba-Brown and Rachel Leih chat with Sana Khan about investigating
disease outbreaks, using data to support policy change, and the “One Health”
approach.
Kristen
Pogreba-Brown, PhD, is an epidemiologist and director of the Student Aid for Field
Epidemiology Response (SAFER) team. Her research focuses on foodborne disease
and improving methodology to respond to outbreak investigations.
Rachel
Leih, MPH MEd, is a research specialist on the Community Research, Evaluation
and Development team at the University of Arizona. Her work in public health
has focused on maternal and child health, improving health literacy, and
promoting equity in city-level health policies.
Learning
Objectives:
-
Explain the importance of data in
investigating disease outbreaks. -
Discuss how data can be used to support policy
change. -
Describe the One Health approach.
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES
CHES Provider number: 99036
Date Released: 11-6-19