In this season one finale of In Service of Health, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun sits down with Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, a nationally recognized physician and health leader for a powerful conversation on what it will take to create healthier communities. Together, they explore why health care and public health must move beyond working in parallel and toward true partnership to address today's most pressing challenges, from chronic disease and youth mental health to vaccination access and emergency preparedness.

In this episode of In Service of Health, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun sits down with Dr. Anne Zink, an emergency physician, former state health leader, and national health policy expert, to explore what it takes to bridge health care and public health.

From leading Alaska's COVID-19 response to rethinking how emergency departments can drive population health, Dr. Zink shares powerful lessons from the frontlines. Together, they discuss the realities of rural health leadership, the importance of listening to communities, and why trust is the foundation of effective public health.

In this episode, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun sits down with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley, Head of Public Health and Community Impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, for a conversation about how everyone, no matter the industry, plays a role in public health. Together they discuss system changes needed, such as public and private-sector collaboration and/or coalitions, to improve health outcomes and access to care. They also explore ways to translate complex population data into initiatives for meaningful impact in communities. Dr. Buckley shares how fatherhood has helped shape his motivation for his work in public health, and how we have a responsibility to future generations.