Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE)

✨ Welcome to the New Director of USU's CGHE! 🤩 We’re thrilled to welcome Col (Dr.) Elizabeth Erickson, the new Director of USU's Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE). With a wealth of experience in #DoDGHE, Col Erickson is ready to lead our mission forward. Under her leadership, we’re excited to continue to strengthen our global partnerships, enhance readiness, and support health initiatives that support the #DoDGHE enterprise worldwide. Join us in welcoming Col Erickson as we continue our mission together!

📅 T-minus 1 hour until PEERS #4: "Partnering for Force Health Protection: Understanding GHE through the Lens of Infectious Disease Surveillance" featuring Dr. Paula Stigler Granados! Don't miss out on what's sure to be an engaging session packed with insights and connections 🌟 Email cghe@usuhs.edu with any questions. See you online!

✨Last chance to RSVP for PEERS #4, happening tomorrow! 🦟 Join us as Dr. Paula Stigler Granados dives into how Chagas disease surveillance is linked to force health protection. Discover how surveillance research fosters collaboration, drives interoperability with partner nations, and enhances disease management. This session is a must for #DoDGHE! 🔗 RSVP NLT today: https://ow.ly/af4H50U0rx9

🚨 Calling all DoD personnel in GHE roles! 🚨 Enhance your impact in #DoDGHE by registering for the Global Health Engagement Operations Course (GHEOC), taking place 9-13 December 2024! Join us to strengthen strategic partnerships, improve interoperability, and drive success in multinational exercises and security cooperation activities. Application Deadline: 15 November 2024 To apply, complete this form https://ow.ly/8LJF50TZCFO and email the necessary documents to GHEOC@usuhs.edu.

NCDMPH was very pleased to join our colleagues from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology in hosting a diverse interagency group for discussions at the National Center this week. Attendees included U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ASPR, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), ASD (HA), Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), DHA, U.S. Department of Transportation, NCMI, The National Institutes of Health, USNORTHCOM, USINDOPACOM, USEUCOM, USAMRIID — U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, and USU’s Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE) and IDCRP. The discussions centered on operationalizing highly contagious pathogen science and understanding into enhanced interagency planning, preparedness and response. #government #collaboration #emergencyresponse #NCDMPH

🌍 Spotlight on Global Health Preparedness at the 2024 Security Cooperation Conference! 🌍 CGHE participated in the panel presentation, "Working with Partners Toward Global Health Preparedness," moderated by Dr. Stephanie Petzing, CGHE Senior Advisor for Global Health Security currently detailed to Global Partnerships. Incoming CGHE Director Col. Elizabeth Erickson discussed GHE’s impact on force readiness and interoperability, focusing on combat medical skills, resilience-building, and joint health initiatives, exemplified by Ukraine’s “joint health space” model. Representing OSD Health Affairs and Dr. Danny Shiau, CGHE Strategy and Policy Advisor Yara Francis emphasized embedding GHE into broader security cooperation activities, where effective communication can bolster alliances and expand U.S. influence. Other panelists included Ms. Christy Music, from OSD Strategies, Plans, and Capabilities - Global Partnerships; Mr. Aaron Jay of NCWMD/CTR; and Ms. Jessica Bell from the Biodefense Council. Together, they explored how GHE enhances security cooperation and advances the U.S. DoD’s health and medical objectives. 💬 Panel highlights included: countering misinformation, GHE’s role in integrated deterrence, and expanding partnership-focused biodefense to address emerging global health challenges. #DoDGHE in Action! #SecurityCooperation #BetterTogether

Only one week left! ⏰ Don’t miss PEERS #4 on November 6th with Dr. Paula Stigler Granados ✨ Discover how Chagas disease surveillance research is driving collaboration across military and civilian health sectors for stronger global health defenses. RSVP by November 5th: https://ow.ly/1ise50TVuPe

Explore strategies to combat health misinformation! 🎯 The Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress partnered with CGHE to conduct an in-depth literature review, highlighting the risks of health-related misinformation and disinformation—and ways to mitigate them. Want to learn more? Email cghe@usuhs.edu for the full report!

Don’t miss out! 🚨 Join us 06 November for PEERS #4 featuring Dr. Paula Stigler Granados ✨ The session will explore the impact of inter-entity and mil-civ collaborations through research on Chagas disease surveillance—and more! RSVP here: https://ow.ly/k7Vb50TRUgM and email us at cghe@usuhs.edu with questions.

DTRA’s Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) completed a key Intermediate Epidemiology Health Security Training for Indonesian Armed Forces Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) professionals in Surabaya! ✨ 🇮🇩 The training enhanced TNI’s epidemiology skills and established an in-house cadre of trainers to boost health security capabilities.⚕️ “This week represents an important milestone within our Health Security Training series,” said Navy LCDR Brittany Harris. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/bq4j50TOEqz #DoDGHE in Action! #Partnerships #BetterTogether