Talking About the Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Controversies and Other Public Health Concerns with Dr. Patrick Remington
Thursday, October 1, 2026
12pm - 1:00pm
Online via Zoom
Registration is required
Members can register a guest
Join retired WPR talk show host Joy Cardin and Dr. Patrick Remington for a Noon Zoom discussion about the measles outbreak, vaccine controversies and other public health concerns on Thursday, October 1 from 12:00 - 1:00.
Public health issues are increasingly at the center of national conversation—and sometimes controversy. Join us for an informative discussion of the recent measles outbreak, the continuing debate over vaccines, and other important public health concerns. We’ll explore what we know, what remains uncertain, and how public health officials, researchers, and the public can navigate conflicting information and make informed decisions. Bring your questions and join the conversation about some of the health issues affecting our communities today.
Noon Zooms are a new PLATO Madison offering available to members. These occasional virtual discussions will feature a host and guest expert discussing an issue in the news with the opportunity for attendees to join in the discussion. The offering is free, but you need to register to receive the Zoom link.
Patrick Remington, MD, MPH is Professor Emeritus at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison. After practicing public health for 15 years at the CDC and Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Dr. Remington joined the UW, where he directed the Population Health Institute, Master of Public Health Program, and the Preventive Medicine Residency Program, and served at Associate Dean for Public Health.
His research focuses on developing methods to measure the health of communities and use this information to mobilize action toward community health and health equity. He earned his MD from UW; and completed an Internal Medicine Internship at the Virginia Mason in Seattle, the Epidemic Intelligence Service and Preventive Medicine Residency at the CDC, and an MPH degree from the University of Minnesota. He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications and taught courses on public health to undergraduate, medical, and public health students.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE ZOOM LINK TO ATTEND. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE THE EVENT STARTS. ORAL AND WRITTEN QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE EVENT.
As this event is online, you can use your computer or smartphone to listen to the conversation and then add your voice to the conversation during the "Question & Comment" time.
If you do not have a computer or smartphone you can also use your regular phone to dial a phone number and listen in.
Questions? Contact lecture organizer, Joy Cardin at cardinjoy@gmail.com
