Reimagining Public Health & Partnerships in California - Erica Pan, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FAAP (6/18/26)

Title: Reimagining Public Health & Partnerships in California Presented by: Erica Pan, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FAAP Director and State Public Health Officer California Department of Public Health Public health guidance, outbreak response, and immunization recommendations are evolving rapidly — and strong partnerships with public health agencies are essential to keeping children and communities safe. How can pediatric clinicians stay connected to the latest guidance in California’s public health response? We were pleased to welcome Erica Pan, MD, MPH, director and state public health officer for the California Department of Public Health. Dr. Pan has led infectious disease and public health efforts at both the state and local levels, including as California state epidemiologist and in leadership roles at the Alameda County and San Francisco Departments of Public Health. Learn how California is reimagining public health partnerships to strengthen outbreak response and support clinicians caring for children and families across the state. Dr. Pan shares resources for staying informed and explores opportunities to engage more directly with public health initiatives. Learning Objectives: •Locate and apply up-to-date California-specific immunization recommendations. •Identify where to find up-to-date information on measles and other outbreaks in California, and the importance of public health notifications. •Know options for joining California public health/provider partnerships.