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Infectious IDeasKeeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDivSend us a textJoin Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a powerful conversation with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MD, MDiv, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), who shares her personal and professional journey as a public health leader, ordained minister, and advocate for equity. From her early days as a classically trained pianist and national sprinter to her current role leading an historic national organization, she discusses how faith, family, and community fuel her commitment to improving health outcomes. Show notesShe earned a m...2025-05-0717 min
Infectious IDeasAchieving the Promise of Health Equity with Richard E. Besser, MDSend us a textAs President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Richard E. Besser, MD, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former ABC News chief health and medical editor, is now a leading champion for health equity urging the US to embrace its potential and provide opportunities for all to thrive … Follow NFID on social media2023-06-0721 min
Infectious IDeasBreaking the Cycle of Crisis to Complacency with Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPHSend us a textAs the first female director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, led the agency through 40 public health crises, including SARS-CoV-1. As CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, she now advocates for change to strengthen US health security and break the cycle of crisis to complacency …Follow NFID on social media2023-04-0523 min
Infectious IDeasHealth Disparities and Vaccine Hesitancy with Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MDSend us a textAugust 3, 2022 SEASON 1 EPISODE 1Hosts: Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director and CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical DirectorIn this inaugural episode of Infectious IDeas, Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, talks about the life-saving benefits of vaccines, public health challenges that keep her awake at night, and the vaccine-related myth that she most wants to bust… Follow NFID on social media2022-07-3114 min