"Information Sick: How Journalism's Decline and Misinformation's Rise Are Harming Our Health—and What We Can Do About It," explores the challenges posed by a fractured media landscape and presents innovative solutions for rebuilding trust and transparency in health communication. The discussion will feature the authors, journalists, and others talking about a path forward.

Joining this panel discussion are:
• Lymari Morales - Associate Dean for Communications and Marketing, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; co-author of "Information Sick"
• Joanne Kenen - Journalist-in-Residence and Assistant Lecturer, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; co-author of "Information Sick"
• Joshua M. Sharfstein - Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement
Distinguished Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; co-author of "Information Sick"
• Eric Eyre - Journalist and author, "Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic"
• Jane Norman - Washington Bureau Chief for States Newsroom
• Shefali Luthra - Reproductive Health Reporter, The 19th
• Helen Burstin - Chief Executive Officer, Council of Medical Specialty Societies

For more information about this book, visit https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53768/information-sick

This event was held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC on November 4th, 2025.

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