Originally aired November 2020
Co-hosted by SSF, the American Public Health Association, and MDB, this 90-minute webinar demystifies the U.S. public health system — explaining the roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local public health agencies; their relationships with hospitals and emergency medical services; and the ten essential services that all communities should maintain. The session is especially timely during a pandemic that has exposed both the strengths and vulnerabilities of America’s public health infrastructure.
Dr. Georges Benjamin
Executive Director, American Public Health Association (APHA)Dr. Georges Benjamin is one of America’s most influential physician leaders and has served as Executive Director of the American Public Health Association since 2002, directing its effort to make America the healthiest nation in one generation. A former Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, he served on President Obama’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council, advising on the security of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Dr. Kevin Yeskey
Senior Advisor for Emergency Public Health, MDB, Inc.; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, HHS/ASPRDr. Kevin Yeskey is a Senior Advisor for Emergency Public Health at MDB, Inc. and a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Public Health Service. As former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at HHS, he oversaw the National Hospital Preparedness Program, the National Disaster Medical System, the Strategic National Stockpile, ASPR Regional Offices, and emergency response activities nationwide.
