Inspired To Heal
Stories of clinicians, educators, innovators, and researchers who built or led programs of excellence in government health institutions. Each guest has excelled in clinical medicine, program building, or public health. They persevered and succeeded through a clear vision, collaboration, and a passion for the mission of government-run health systems. Their stories will inspire those seeking change in their own organizations.
Inspired To Heal
Infectious Outbreak Responses Inform Opioid Crisis Control
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How do lessons from combating Ebola and MERS stop opioid overdoses? Former Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner and CDC official, Dr. Allison Arwady, reveals how applied public health methods can defeat the deadliest drug epidemic in U.S. history.
The illicit drug trade changed forever with the increased introduction of synthetic opioids. Opioid overdoses quickly became the leading cause of death among young adults, eventually claiming over 100,000 American lives per year. Discover how Dr. Arwady responded to the opioid overdose crisis like a lethal infectious disease outbreak, using frontline epidemiology and data-driven pandemic response tactics to save lives.
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