The layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration have severely impacted public health communications. Many employees responsible for translating complex scientific information into accessible guidance were let go, including those who addressed health crises and informed the public about drug recalls and preventive measures. Experts like Dr. Gillian SteelFisher emphasize that effective public health relies on open communication with the community. The departure of these personnel threatens the partnership that is crucial for guiding public health decisions.
"Good public health is a partnership with the public. It's about helping people make decisions and take actions that protect them and their loved ones, and to do that, fundamentally, you have to be able to talk to people."
"The targets included the very people who communicated the health department's work to Americans, including press officers and those responsible for public health outreach."
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