Contagious Conversations

In this episode, we'll discuss the link between people experiencing homelessness and public health and what CDC is doing to address this issue. CDC's Dr. Emily Mosites details the unique health challenges for those living with homelessness and discusses state and local solutions to this national issue. For full episode transcription, visit Contagious Conversations Key Takeaways: [1:32] Dr. Mosites shares how her work in public health was inspired by her being a global adventurer at heart. [2:43] In her role as Epidemic Intelligence Officer in Alaska, Dr. Mosites investigated an outbreak of a new strain of a Streptococcus that was affecting people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Mosites shares how this outbreak led to her work on issues that affect people experiencing homelessness. [4:14] Dr. Mosites explains the link between people experiencing homelessness and public health. [5:32] What particular challenges did people experiencing homelessness face during the COVID-19 pandemic? [7:17] Did COVID-19 serve as a