Living With Long COVID: Stories, Science, and Public Health

When:  Mar 31, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:15 PM (ET)

As Long COVID continues to affect millions, its impact often goes unseen. Join ASTHO for a timely conversation with featured speakers spanning the areas of state public health, health care providers, and those with lived experience. This discussion will explore the evolving reality of Long COVID.

Blending personal stories, public health data, and clinical insights, this session will examine emerging challenges, current responses, and persistent gaps in care. Together, speakers will identify opportunities to strengthen awareness, improve support systems, and advance solutions for those living with Long COVID.

Speakers:

  • Karyn Bishof, President & Founder, COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project
  • Kathleen P. Banks, MPH, DrPH(c), Public Health Professional and Long COVID Advocate
  • Heather Drummond, MPH, Deputy Director, Center for Access to Whole Person Care, Washington State Department of Health
  • Monica Vidaurrazaga, MD, Infectious Disease, Physician Lead, Family Health Centers of San Diego