In this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Kat Kelley, Lead Analyst – Syndemics at NACCHO, S. Garrison Carruth, Public Health Administrator III at CDPH, and Sylvia Dziemian also from CDPH, will define syndemic approaches and highlight various strategies used by local health departments (LHDs) to address the syndemic. The presenters will also discuss how LHDs can advance syndemic approaches to more effectively address the intersecting epidemics of HIV, STIs, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and overdose. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to identify common barriers that affect this work and identify strategies local health departments can use to address HIV, STIs, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and overdose.
Learning Objectives
- Define the term “syndemic” and describe the value of a syndemic approach for local public health
- Identify strategies local health departments can use to address HIV, STIs, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and overdose as a syndemic approach, and reference CDPH’s syndemic approach as a concrete example of syndemic implementation
- Describe common barriers that affect local health department’s ability to advance syndemic approaches.
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
Presenters
Kat Kelley, MPH
Lead Analyst – Syndemics – HIV, STI, Hepatitis, & Harm Reduction; National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
S. Garrison Carruth, MPH
Public Health Administrator III, Chicago Department of Public Health
Sylvia Dziemian, MBA
Chicago Department of Public Health
Discussion Questions
- I’d love to see my organization take a syndemic approach but it seems like a major undertaking. How do we know where to start?
- Rates of syndemic conditions are on the rise. How is this model different than what has been done in the past to combat these increases and is this the best approach?
- What was the biggest challenge in implementing the syndemic approach at your organization, and how did you overcome it?
Resources
- Slides | Slide handout (slides available immediately before session)
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
