Pramōd Dwivedī (Hindi: प्रमोद द्विवेदी) is an American public health practitioner, epidemiologist and researcher. He is the former president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),[1] representing more than 3,000 local health departments in the United States. Dwivedi currently serves as Health Director at Linn County Public Health in Iowa.[2] He has been a vocal advocate for advancing health equity[3] and addressing social drivers of health to improve overall population health.[4][5][6]
Dwivedi has been widely quoted in media coverage of various public health issues in the country and has authored numerous op-eds emphasizing contemporary public health issues, and the significance of local health departments in improving public's health.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
His scientific opinions on public health issues are often sought,[13] which was also the case at the height of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak (COVID-19 pandemic) where his views were referenced.[14][15]
Dwivedi holds a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa.
References
edit- ^ "Dr. Pramōd Dwivedī is President of the National Association of County and City Health Officials". www.naccho.org.
- ^ "Staff Directory • Dr. Pramod Dwivedi". www.linncountyiowa.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ {Cite https://journals.lww.com/jphmp/fulltext/2024/07000/embedding_health_equity_science_at_the_core_of.2.aspx}}
- ^ KWWL (2020-07-09). "Linn County Board of Health wants action on addressing racism as a public health crisis". KWWL. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Why universal basic health care is both a moral and economic imperative". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Discussion on Combating Opioids Crisis in Linn County". thegazette.com. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "From the Front Row: Talking about local public health with Pramod Dwivedi – University of Iowa College of Public Health". Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Health Affairs". www.healthaffairs.org. doi:10.1377/he20230324.525011 (inactive 1 November 2024).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link) - ^ "Meth Lab Found Inside Taco Bell". TIME. 2015-08-06. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ Weise, Karen Weintraub and Elizabeth. "Public health in America at a breaking point. The question is now 'Can it recover?'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Gun violence is an epidemic. It's time to treat it like one". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ Staff, A. O. L. (2023-08-13). "Opinion: Local public health departments can lead a future of health and equity". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Linn County Public Health director gives guidance ahead of respiratory virus, flu season". thegazette.com. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Smith, Molly. "Opinion: Here's the COVID-19 mask data you were looking for, Governor Reynolds". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Discussion on Combating Opioids Crisis in Linn County". linncountyiowa.gov. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2024-04-27.