Disease Surveillance Episodes

1141: Stopping Outbreaks Before They Spread: CDC’s Global Health Security Mission and World Cup Preparedness
June 8, 2026

1141: Stopping Outbreaks Before They Spread: CDC’s Global Health Security Mission and World Cup Preparedness

On today's episode, CDC's Paige Armstrong explains how the organization works with partners around the world to detect and contain emerging health threats before they reach U.S. communities. Also, Marcus Plescia from the Fulton County Board of Health in Atlanta discusses preparations underway for t…
1133: PHIG Impact Report: Inside America’s $4.6 Billion Infrastructure Investment
May 26, 2026

1133: PHIG Impact Report: Inside America’s $4.6 Billion Infrastructure Investment

What does it take to rebuild the foundation of public health in the United States, and why did it take 30 years to get here? Director of the Division of Jurisdictional Support, CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center, Stacey Mattison Jenkins breaks down the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHI…
1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm
March 10, 2026

1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm

On today's episode, ASTHO member Jennifer Shuford discusses how Texas is preparing for a potential return of New World screwworm, prompting proactive clinician alerts and enhanced environmental surveillance for detection and containment.
1074: From Wastewater to Radiological Readiness: Detecting and Responding to Public Health Threats
Feb. 23, 2026

1074: From Wastewater to Radiological Readiness: Detecting and Responding to Public Health Threats

On today's episode, Allison Wheeler from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shares how her team detected measles in wastewater before clinical cases appeared, helping local partners identify an outbreak early to act quickly. Then, Ziad Kazzi from Emory University breaks down w…
1066: Smarter Data Infrastructure for Public Health
Feb. 10, 2026

1066: Smarter Data Infrastructure for Public Health

New technologies, from telehealth to wearables to AI, are transforming how health data is created, shared, and used. But for public health agencies, keeping pace isn’t just about adopting the latest tools; it’s about building systems that are flexible, trustworthy, and sustainable. In this episode,…
Guest: John Stinn
1023: AWS Examines AI In Public Health
Oct. 30, 2025

1023: AWS Examines AI In Public Health

Jim Daniel, Public Health Leader for State and Local Government at Amazon Web Services, examines AI usage in public health. HIMSS Web Page: Innovative Approaches to Public Health: Generative AI as a Transformative Tool AWS We...
1005: Scalable Data Surveillance For PH
Oct. 6, 2025

1005: Scalable Data Surveillance For PH

In this special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition, Eric Whitworth, CEO of InductiveHealth, discusses the importance of scalable data surveillance systems and how taking a broader approach to modernization can benefit health departments.
991: PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems
Sept. 16, 2025

991: PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems

In today's installment of the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Edward Simmer, ASTHO member and the interim director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, discusses how his department is using the Public Health Infrastructure Grant.