NPHIC / CDC Meetings

March 19, 2025

NPHIC/CDC Partner Meeting - March 19, 2025

OC Updates - Kevin Griffis
1. Avian flu spotlight posted today - CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update March 19, 2025 | Bird Flu | CDC. Positive news – not seeing much change in the virus, still low risk for general population
2. Measles response - Plan for Travel | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
3. If NPHIC members need CDC assistance please do not hesitate to reach out – we are here, ready and willing
4. Continue to anticipate adjustments/changes at CDC
Division of MediaRelations Updates - Ben Haynes
1. Updated CDC Regional Press Officers below:
  1. Lisa George, unn6@cdc.gov - Regions 1, 3, 4, 5
  2. Jason Lefevre, zbb6@cdc.gov - Regions 2, 8, 9
  3. Nick Spinelli, tgq5@cdc.gov - Regions 6, 7, 10
Public Health Infrastructure Center Updates - Nicole Coffin / Laura Baldwin
1. EIS Conference is Happening - Learn about the conference
NPHIC Updates - NCHCMM Conference Happening, Learn about the conference

January 15, 2025

NPHIC / CDC Meetings

NPHIC/CDC Partner Meeting - January 15, 2025


Meeting Notes	Crafting Richer Public Health Messages	How to Talk About Drug use & Homelessness


Motivating The Public To Support Public Health

November 20, 2024

NPHIC / CDC Meetings

Agenda for 11/20/2024:

Office of Communication Updates – Kevin Griffis
CERC Updates - Lisa Briseno
PHIC Updates - Nicole Coffin / Laura Baldwin
Respiratory Virus Season Updates - Lourdes Martinez


Meeting Notes	Fall and Winter Virus Season: Tools for Communication

October 16, 2024

NPHIC / CDC Meetings

NPHIC members are invited to a watch this special session designed to enhance collaboration between NPHIC members and CDC Regional Press Officers.

This meeting is an excellent opportunity for public health communicators to learn about CDC's newly structured media team, including introductions to the new regional press officers. Strengthening media relationships within each HHS region is crucial for streamlining communication efforts and amplifying public health messages.


Introduction to CDC Media Relations and it's Structure

September 18, 2024

NPHIC / CDC Meetings

Agenda for 9/18/2024:

Office of Communication Updates – Kevin Griffis
Harvard Opinion Research Program (HORP) - Dr. Gillian SteelFisher
- An insightful presentation designed to help state and local health departments strengthen their ability to support communities with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) nationwide. Dr. Gillian SteelFisher from the Harvard Opinion Research Program (HORP) will provide an overview of this impactful project. You'll also hear firsthand from two local public health PIOs, who will share successes and key lessons learned from their participation in a CDC-funded pilot initiative.


Meeting Notes	Recommendations for Effective Emergency Communication with Spanish and Chinese Speakers who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)