Faculty @JohnsHopkinsSPH.
Joined March 2011
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25 Sep 2022
The Public Health Crisis Survival Guide: Leadership and Management in Trying Times
Now *updated* with an epilogue on COVID
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Grateful for the time with @drJoshS on @PublicHealthPod to talk about how we see the future of public health here at @nycHealthy.
Listen here:
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Mar 12
One year (and change) into @SecKennedy tenure at HHS a lot has changed in the federal approach to immunization. @drJoshS and I break it down.
The 4 Pillars of Childhood Vaccine Policy—1 Year Later jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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"What was that miracle? It was a vaccine."
Jan 17
Christians, you can keep your faith in vaccines. We should thank God for modern medicine.
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29 Sep 2025
What does the evidence on autism and acetaminophen really show?
One of the best discussions I've heard here via @drJoshS @PublicHealthPod johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/9…
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22 Feb 2025
Greatly enjoyed participating in this @JohnsHopkinsSPH podcast with @drJoshS and @DrPeterLurie on enhancing transparency of @CDCgov communications to rebuild public trust. Grading guidance and level of evidence could help. @DrDaveWeldon @MartyMakary johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/8…
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3 Jul 2024
In their new Forefront article, @drJoshS and Nicole Lurie of @JohnsHopkinsSPH and @HHSGov argue that local public health is key to the fight against avian influenza, and they must have the resources they need to do their jobs well. bit.ly/4cKiy03
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16 Jul 2024
Another confirmed human avian flu infection. What does our system need to respond effictively? Check out @drJoshS & Nicole Lurie's new piece for Health Affairs Forefront. healthaffairs.org/content/fo…
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18 Jul 2024
What if we treated public health data like economic data? 🤔 We could make faster, more informed decisions!
My new @JAMAHealthForum article (co-authored with @drJoshS) explores how: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
#PublicHealth #DataMatters
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9 May 2024
This is a crucial read for anyone interested in public health and preparedness by @LawrenceGostin and @drJoshS nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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28 Apr 2024
Ten years after the debut of revolutionary new cures for hepatitis C, as countries around the world eliminate the disease, the U.S. has made no progress. My home state of New Mexico is struggling against the epidemic harder than most. For @nytimes: nytimes.com/2024/04/28/healt…
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29 Mar 2024
This is a pivotal moment to ensure that every incarcerated person with opioid use disorder has access to lifesaving treatment.
Thanks again to longstanding support from our partners @ONDCP @JHSPH_CMAP @AmericanHealth @BloombergDotOrg @BSPH_HPM
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29 Mar 2024
Matthew Strait from @DEAHQ gave a clear position that the DEA is here to be a partner, and that the agency should not interfere in the practice of medicine:
"We are a public safety organization, we are not a public health organization."
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29 Mar 2024
Yesterday @JHSPH_CMAP had a really important conversation in partnership with @ONDCP on #methadone in correctional facilities with leaders from @samhsagov @DEAHQ @WACorrections @AZCorrections
The video is now available here: vimeo.com/928572282
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16 Jun 2023
Most U.S. medical schools and residency programs do not provide a full set of training for treating addiction, @PatriceHarrisMD, Josiah D. Rich and @DrJoshS write in a guest opinion.
“This needs to change.” wapo.st/42HCuLw
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5 Jun 2023
Here's the full @JAMA_current study for anyone who missed it. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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How are mental health, self-identity, and discrimination connected? Learn more on today’s episode of @publichealthpod with @DrJoshS and two of our recent graduates, Jaimie Shaff and @_bianca_smith.
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Joshua Sharfstein retweeted
9 Dec 2022
What an honor to be a finalist for @signalawards. Please put us over the top with your vote! @drJoshS @voxlindsaysmith
8 Dec 2022
Public Health on Call is a @SignalAwards finalist for best education podcast!
Help us win the Listener’s Choice award by voting for @PublicHealthPod here: bit.ly/VotePHPod
ALT Public Health On Call podcast logo next to a badge reading Signal Awards 2022 Finalist.
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7 Dec 2022
🧵NEW REPORT: Speaking the Language: The Right to Interpretation & Translation Services for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Needs in Maryland, co-authored with @PublJusticeCntr #jhcentrosol
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@drsarahpolk @drJoshS @HopkinsMedNews @JohnsHopkinsSPH
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“Declining health in the United States is not inevitable,” said @DrJoshS, director of the Bloomberg @AmericanHealth Initiative.
“This report illustrates that there are opportunities to save lives and address inequity all around us.” #AmericanHealthSummit publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/ne…
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6 Dec 2022
Bloomberg Fellows, who now number 269 and come from 41 states, D.C., and one territory, are a network of scholars, educators & practitioners showing the value of using the tools of public health to help shape a healthier U.S. #AmericanHealthSummit
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