On this episode on What is Public Health Podcast, during National Public Health Week, for this special series on "How we built healthier communities , on Day 7, I explore what’s ahead for our field — and what’s at risk if we fail to act.
From climate change to AI, from big data to precision medicine, public health is being shaped by forces that demand new tools, new partnerships, and new ways of thinking. But innovation alone isn’t enough. Without trust, infrastructure, and sustained investment, even the most promising technologies will fall short.
This episode also explores:
The widening gap between public health and healthcare — and why we must close it
Why design thinking and systems thinking are essential to navigating complexity
What we risk losing if we stop believing in — and funding — public health
And a preview of my new textbook: Public and Population Health: Perspectives for Health Systems Management (American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE) 2024)
The future is uncertain, but the path forward is clear: we must lead with empathy, strategy, and evidence — and redesign our systems for the challenges ahead.
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