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March 18, 2025
Learn about a new yearlong series: “Vital Lessons: Health Chats with Dr. Vin Gupta”—delivering expert insights on public health. Join the first town hall on the measles outbreak—available to watch now!
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Health affects all of us—whether you’re an educator, parent, caregiver, public employee, school staffer or community leader. From emerging diseases to wellness concerns, staying informed is crucial to making the best decisions for yourself and those around you. That’s why we’re launching “Vital Lessons: Health Chats with Dr. Vin Gupta,” a yearlong series designed to bring real-time, relevant and actionable healthcare insights to everyone who cares about public health.
This series will feature Dr. Vin Gupta, a leading public health expert, pulmonologist and trusted voice in healthcare. Gupta is currently partnering with the AFT to provide expert health guidance to AFT members and communities.
Throughout the year, he will provide:
With misinformation and evolving science, it’s more important than ever to have trusted, science-based information that helps people make informed decisions.
The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, especially with recent shifts in the federal government affecting public health policy, funding and access to care. From changes in healthcare regulations to new public health initiatives, these shifts directly affect schools, workplaces, families and communities. Staying ahead of these changes is essential, and Vital Lessons will help break down what these developments mean for you.
From pandemic recovery to rising cases of preventable diseases, health is a community issue. With misinformation and evolving science, it’s more important than ever to have trusted, science-based information that helps people make informed decisions. Vital Lessons ensures that everyone—whether you’re a teacher, parent, healthcare worker or engaged citizen—has access to expert insights that make it easier to respond to health challenges with confidence.
We’re kicking off this series with a live webinar on the current measles outbreak, featuring Dr. Vin Gupta, AFT President Randi Weingarten and Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Together, they will discuss:
Stay tuned for more details on the webinar, and register now to be part of the conversation.
Health is a vital issue for every individual and community. We invite you to follow this series, join our discussions and share your experiences as we tackle these important topics.
Check back often for new content, and don’t forget to register for our first webinar with Dr. Vin Gupta!
Join Dr. Vin Gupta—pulmonologist, public health expert, and professor—for a yearlong series offering expert-led webinars, blogs, resources, and Q&A sessions on pressing health issues to help AFT members and communities stay informed and healthy. Access all on-demand town halls and register for the next one.
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