The CPHS Annual Conference
Local Public Health: Shaping Policies, Partnerships, and Progress
The 2025 HPM/CPHS Healthcare Conference explored the evolving role of local health departments in addressing the nation’s most pressing public health challenges. Sessions covered a range of topics, including national trends in the structure, activities, priorities, and funding of local health departments. Please find select recordings below:
The Morning Keynote: A National Public Health Lens on Local Action
Moderated by: Dr. Morgan McDonald, National Director of Population Health and Health Equity Leadership, Milbank Memorial Fund
Featuring: Lori Freeman, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
The Afternoon Panel: Advancing Equity: A Focus on Health-Related Social Needs
Panelists:
Moderated by: Mitch Stripling, Director, NYC Pandemic Response Institute, Columbia University
Dr. Julia Iyasere, Executive Director, Dalio Center for Health Justice at NewYork-Presbyterian
Dr. Toyin Ajayi, Co-founder and CEO, Cityblock Health
Dr. Virginia Caine, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Marion County Public Health Department, Indiana
The Closing Keynote: From NYC to the Nation: Public Health Leadership and Resilience
Moderated by: Dr. Michael Sparer, Director, Center for Public Health Systems, Professor and Department Chair, Health Policy & Management
Featuring: Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner of Health, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health); Chief Medical Officer and Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Health
References
Center for Public Health Systems
The Center for Public Health Systems, part of the Department of Health Policy & Management (HPM), is dedicated to addressing complex challenges within public health through rigorous research, policy development, educational programs, and public engagement. Committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the health of the population, the Center strives to build political and community support for a robust public health infrastructure. While our primary focus is on the United States, we draw on insights from global public health systems, fostering an exchange of ideas that strengthens our work and informs similar efforts worldwide