About this episode

Dr. Huntley discusses the recent measles outbreak in South Carolina with Scott Thorpe, exploring the response and ongoing challenges.

South Carolina recently experienced the largest measles outbreak in modern American history, and for Dr. Huntley, who lives and works in the state, this wasn't a distant headline. It was a story unfolding in her own backyard. In this episode, Dr. Huntley sits down with Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership, to unpack what actually happened in Spartanburg and what helped bring the outbreak under control. They also talk about why the real work is only beginning now that the crisis has passed. Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

People in this episode

Host: Dr. CH Huntley

Guest: Scott Thorpe

Topics covered

• measles outbreak
• public health
• coalitions
• epidemiology
• crisis management

Keywords

• measles
• outbreak
• public health
• South Carolina
• epidemiology
• coalitions
• crisis management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership

Places: South Carolina, Spartanburg

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