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Published: September 27, 2025
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Thermometer HQ – Media & Appearances: Public Health in the Public Eye
Public health doesn’t only happen in laboratories or agency boardrooms—it happens in real time, in public, and often under pressure. Whether on television, radio, podcasts, or panels, Dr. Jay Varma brings clarity, evidence, and calm to the conversations that shape how people understand health risks and policy decisions.
This Hub collects Dr. Varma’s national media interviews, global briefings, podcasts, and public lectures. Together, they showcase how thoughtful, real-time communication can help the public navigate misinformation, fear, and uncertainty—while connecting big policy questions to everyday decisions.
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National TV & News Media Interviews
Bringing public health guidance into millions of homes through major news platforms—explaining risk, science, and strategy.
- Up Close with Bill Ritter – Dr Jay Varma on the Power of Mask Wearing (ABC7 New York)
- Up Close – Fighting the Zika Virus (ABC7 New York)
- Bloomberg Radio – Dr Jay Varma on COVID Outbreak Strategy
- Video: Fear Factor – Overreaction to Ebola in the U.S. (ABC News)
- Mayor Touts Rapid Testing Lab (PIX 11 News)
Podcasts & Radio Conversations
Extended, thoughtful conversations on public health leadership, trust, and decision-making—often with behind-the-scenes stories and nuance missing from the headlines.
- Public Health on Call – Podcast Interview
- The Brian Lehrer Show – Monkeypox and NYC Response
- NPR – Doctors Recommend Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C
- Epidemic with Dr Céline Gounder – Shoe-Leather Epidemiology
- ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast
Expert Panels & Educational Talks
Lectures, town halls, and conference sessions where Dr. Varma shares expertise with students, professionals, and the public.
- Teen SciCafe – When a Pandemic Strikes (with Dr Jay Varma)
- NAS Health and Medicine Division – Panel on Preparedness and Surveillance
- NYC Office Hours – Virtual Town Hall with Dr Jay Varma
- RealTalk USA – Africa CDC on COVID-19
International Coverage and Global Outreach
When public health is global, the message must be too. These interviews explore policy across borders—from China’s containment to Africa’s equity campaigns.
- Bloomberg Kroll – Chief Medical Advisor Interview on China’s COVID-Zero Strategy
- Lemonada Media – Who’s Most at Risk of Monkeypox?
- City Hall Pass – Public Health in Practice
Why This Hub Matters
During health crises, communication is care. This hub showcases how expert voices—when honest, transparent, and human—can counter fear, build trust, and guide communities toward protection. Dr. Varma’s appearances offer a masterclass in evidence-based communication: always clear, never alarmist, and grounded in the realities of public service.
Thermometer HQ is where that communication continues. It’s where data meets dialogue—turning science into something people can hear, understand, and act on.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thermometer HQ?
- Why is public health communication important during a crisis?
- How can media appearances improve trust in science?
- What are the risks of poor or unclear public health messaging?
- Where can I watch or listen to more of Dr. Varma’s talks?
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