Saturday, March 22, 2025

Special Edition: Truth About Measles- Outbreak Risks, Vaccines & Rural Health

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Measles is said to be the most contagious virus on Earth, so during this latest outbreak, we're discussing the real-world impacts, what's different about this year's surge, and what everyone needs to know to stay protected.

 You’ll hear from epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina about the science and broader implications, then later, we get a frontline look at how a rural Texas hospital is responding with Dr. Melanie Richburg.

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Guest: Katelyn Jetelina, PhD

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and data scientist residing in San Diego, CA. She writes the “Your Local Epidemiologist” newsletter, and advises numerous non-profits on epidemic and pandemic responses.

Guest: Melanie Richburg, DNP, FNP

Dr. Melanie Ann Richburg is the CEO of Lynn County Healthcare System in Tahoka, Texas. With a career spanning over two decades in rural healthcare, Melanie served as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Family Wellness Clinic Rural Health Clinic for 16 years before transitioning to her leadership role in 2018.

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