Humanizing Public Health: Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Misinformation

Misinformation is not just a communication problem but a reflection of deeper challenges in public health, including declining trust in institutions, social and structural inequities, and a persistent overreliance on biomedical solutions that overlook human behavior.  

Join us on May 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for an ASPPH Presents webinar that will explore how public health leaders can rebuild trust and counter misinformation by rethinking how we engage with communities. Drawing on lessons from past and ongoing public health crises, the discussion will examine how psychological, cultural, and structural factors shape how people interpret and act on health information. 

Panelists will examine key drivers of misinformation, including declining trust in health institutions, information silos created by social media, and gaps in digital and media literacy. The conversation will also highlight the urgent need to rethink traditional top-down communication strategies in favor of more human-centered, culturally relevant, and community-driven approaches. 

This webinar is designed for students, faculty, and public health professionals seeking practical strategies to navigate misinformation and strengthen the impact of their work in an increasingly complex communication landscape. 

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