Medical Program: From Global to Local: How Local Health Departments Are Managing COVID-19

What role do local health departments play in outbreaks, and how are they preparing for COVID-19? As Commissioner of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio, Terry Allan is responsible for the well-being of over 850,000 people. Allan talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about public trust and the importance of open information sharing and how ongoing relationship building and past experience help set the stage for protecting people in their communities.

Published March 11, 2020