A former CDC epidemiologist exposes the human cost of brittle public systems and shows what is lost when risk is transferred from institutions to individuals.
Thank you all for your service. Epidemiologist here, and I see you. This piece is so moving and such a gut-punch. I hope “Lindsay” is healing. I hope our system heals, too.
I was furloughed in 2013 from public health, the state Department of Health. Thankfully I was able to locate a position still with the state just a different department. Public health doesn't exist in my state.
Amazing, beautifully written, and an inspirational call to arms!
Thank you all for your service. Epidemiologist here, and I see you. This piece is so moving and such a gut-punch. I hope “Lindsay” is healing. I hope our system heals, too.
I was furloughed in 2013 from public health, the state Department of Health. Thankfully I was able to locate a position still with the state just a different department. Public health doesn't exist in my state.
I am sorry to hear this and I wish you all the best. Would you be interested in sharing your story here in the newsletter?
Sure, as long as I can be non specific about the state as I am still working and do not want to potentially impact my work life at this point in time.
Yes. Please DM me or let me know the best way to contact you.
chrstnemeth@gmail.com
I'm not sure how to DM.
I'm not sure how to DM.