How is public health shifting under this administration, and what does it mean for children and families?

In this episode of Voices for Their Future, Dr. Kavita Patel, a physician, policy expert, and former White House health advisor, breaks down the current threats to public health and the real-world changes parents might see—from funding cuts to misinformation creeping into pediatrician visits.

We discuss:
✅ What’s happening to public health policy right now—and why it matters
✅ How so-called “informed consent” is being weaponized to undermine vaccines
✅ What Dr. Patel is doing personally to keep her family safe
✅ Concrete actions parents and communities can take—from engaging with companies to pushing for stronger protections from elected officials

Public health is under attack, but parents aren’t powerless. This conversation is about more than staying informed—it’s about taking action.

SHOW NOTES:

During the episode, Dr. Kavita Patel discussed the growing concerns around data privacy in healthcare and how personal health information could be misused. She shared this template letter that you can use to request greater privacy protections for your medical data under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations.

📄 Access the letter here: Privacy Request Template

Looking for reliable, science-backed medical information? Check out OpenEvidence.com, a trusted resource for staying informed with evidence-based healthcare insights. Dr. Kavita Patel mentioned it as a great tool for cutting through misinformation and getting the facts.