A speaker series hosted by Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair A. Shah
Public Health Connects is a video series developed by the Washington State Department of Health to advance health equity, spotlight innovative ideas, and foster collaborative partner engagement throughout the health and wellness system — and beyond. Together, we can create a future where everyone can live their healthiest lives.
![Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Abigail Echo-Hawk](/sites/default/files/2024-05-images/public-health-connects-episode-1.png?uid=667c285a34eec)
Episode One: How to lead with heart during a time of crisis
Discussion with Abigail Echo-Hawk, M.A., Chief Research Officer, Seattle Indian Health Board
![Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Kate Starbird](/sites/default/files/2024-05-images/public-health-connects-episode-2.png?uid=667c285a35814)
Episode Two: Fact or fiction? Navigating the social media rumor mill in an online world
Discussion with Dr. Kate Starbird, PhD, Co-Founder, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
![Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Vidhu Shekar](/sites/default/files/2024-05-images/public-health-connects-episode-3.png?uid=667c285a36112)
Episode Three: How AI will transform healthcare and the healthcare ecosystem
Discussion with Vidhu Shekar, Government Strategy Leader, Microsoft
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Episode Four: On the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in Rx for a lonely nation
Discussion with Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
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If you have questions about Public Health Connects please email: doh.information@doh.wa.gov