Public Health Connects

A speaker series hosted by former 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 Dr. Kate Starbird.

Fact or Fiction? Navigating the social media rumor mill in a digital world
A Conversation 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.

How AI Will Transform Healthcare and the Healthcare Ecosystem
A Conversation with Vidhu Shekar, Government Strategy Leader, Microsoft

 

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Rx For a Lonely Nation
A Conversation with Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Brad Anderson.

Designing for Experience
A Conversation with Brad Anderson, President, Products, UX, Engineering and Ecosystem at Qualtrics

 

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Abigail Echo-Hawk.

How to Lead with Heart During a Time of Crisis
A Conversation with Abigail Echo-Hawk, M.A., Chief Research Officer, Seattle Indian Health Board

Dr. Umair Shah and Eduardo Sanchez talking at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, American Heart Association

 

Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Ali S. Khan talking at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Ali S. Khan, Dean, University of Nebraska College of Public Health

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Laura Magaña.

A Conversation with Dr. Laura Magaña, President & CEO, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

 

Dr. Umair Shah and Sandro Galea talking at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean and Professor, Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Judy Monroe talking at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO, CDC Foundation

 

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Josh Sharfstein.

A Conversation with Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones.

​​​​A Conversation with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, Family Physician, Epidemiologist, Past President of the American Public Health Association

 

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and John Auerbach.

A Conversation with John Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Public Health, ICF

Video of conversation between Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. J. Nadine Gracia.

A Conversation with Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, Trust for America's Health

 

Dr. Este Geraghty talking with Dr. Umair Shah at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Este Geraghty, Chief Medical Officer and Health Solutions Director, Esri

Dr. Georges C. Benjamin talking with Dr. Umair Shah at a table.

A Conversation with Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director, American Public Health Association 

 

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If you have questions about Public Health Connects please email: doh.information@doh.wa.gov