ASTHO Webinars Episodes
July 9, 2026
1162: Rebuilding Public Trust Through Storytelling
Jerome Larkin, ASTHO member and director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, discusses Rhode Island's "Better State of Healthy" campaign and how it is helping the department build connections with the community.
Guest: Jerome Larkin, MD
July 1, 2026
1157: How Wastewater Data Protects Public Health
Epidemiologist and Program Manager for Washington State's Wastewater-based Epidemiology Program Breanna McArdle,sits down with ASTHO and discusses how wastewater surveillance offers important data that fills in public health gaps. She also touches on the ethical and privacy concerns that come with wastewater surveillance, and the importance of collaboration in creating healthier futures.
Guest: Breanna McArdle, MPH
June 5, 2026
1140: Inside the Growing Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
On today's episode, ASTHO’s Meredith Allen, vice president of health security, explores what sets the Ebola outbreak apart, discussing the virus strain, response efforts, and factors contributing to its rapid spread.
Guest: Meredith Allen, DrPH, MS
May 14, 2026
1126: Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Rural Health Investment
In this episode, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Government Affairs, Catherine Murphy, unpacks the ripple effects of ongoing changes at the Department of Health and Human Services and CDC. Later, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, Susan Kansagra, zooms out to the state level, where leaders are racing to deploy Rural Health Transformation Program funds.
Guests: Susan Kansagra, MD, MBA , Catherine Murphy
May 13, 2026
1125: Colorado’s Upstream Approach to Suicide Prevention
On today's episode, Conlin Bass, health systems suicide prevention manager for the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention, explains Colorado’s comprehensive, data-driven strategy focused on reaching people before they hit a breaking point.
Guest: Conlin Bass, MPH
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May 21, 2025
911: Admin. Preparedness Key In Emergencies, Mosquito Control Trends
Julia McIlroy, procurement content manager for the National Association of State Procurement Officials, discusses administrative preparedness for public health emergencies...
Guests: Lillian Colasurdo JD , Julia McIlroy MS