Advancing Public Health Through Community Partnerships: Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, Managing Director of DLM LLC

“Everything I’m not, made me everything I am.” For Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, that song lyric captures how growing up in a community marked by food insecurity and limited access to healthcare shaped a lifelong mission to improve health on a broad scale. Dr. LaMar, as he’s known, has pursued that mission in a variety of impactful roles, including CDC disease detective, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and executive director of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Reflecting on today’s public health challenges, Dr. LaMar sees the biggest problem not as a specific disease, but rather the constant “noise” of modern life and the social isolation that fuels sedentary lifestyles and chronic disease. 

This thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with host Lindsey Smith also explores:

• The rise of the “know-it-all-ogist” and the dangers of misinformation;
• The importance of transparent communication and humility when navigating public health crises;
• Going beyond community engagement to being a true community partner.

This is a great opportunity to hear from a seasoned and encouraging voice at a time of unprecedented challenges for public health professionals and programs.

Mentioned in this episode:

DLM LLC

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