Entries by Ben Yelin

NEW: Hotwash Episode 4 Available

The fourth episode of the CHHS podcast “Hotwash,” featuring CHHS Public Health Program Director Trudy Henson and Senior Law & Policy Analyst Christine Gentry is now available. In this episode, Trudy and Christine switch it up a bit for a game show edition, where Megan Timmins, CHHS’ Associate Director, helps us learn Emergency Management and […]

Washington Post Highlights Work of CHHS Staff Among Those “Working to Deliver Us from Desolation.”

The Washington Post profiled three CHHS staff members in an article about the individuals across the country working behind the scenes to light a path through the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic. The piece highlights the work of: Lisa Crow, Recovery Program Director Maggie Davis, Senior Law and Policy Analyst Netta Squires, Senior Law and […]

Episode 3: WHO’s on First

In this episode, Christine and Trudy talk to about the World Health Organization in context of COVID-19. Note: Shortly after this episode wrapped, Florida and Georgia issued executive orders.

University of Maryland School of Public Health Highlights COVID-19 Work from CHHS’ Kimberly Stinchcomb and Clark J. Lee

The University of Maryland School of Public Health interviewed two CHHS staff members, Kimberly Stinchcomb, MPH, CPH and Clark J. Lee, JD, MPH, CPH about the work they are doing to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic in Maryland. Kimberly graduated from the School of Public Health in 2016. Clark graduated in 2014. Kimberly is […]

NEW Hotwash Podcast: Episode 2

Join CHHS Public Health Program Director Trudy Henson, and Senior Law & Policy Analysts Maggie Davis and Christine Gentry for a discussion on Governor’s emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Episode 2 of the is now available on our podcast page. Hotwash Episode Two Transcript

CHHS Public Spreadsheet: 50 State Summary of COVID-19 Actions

CHHS is pleased to present an up-to-date spreadsheet, summarizing the actions of each of the 50 United States (and the District of Columbia) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The table will be updated as new information becomes available. What we are tracking: Emergency declarations State-at-home orders School closures Closures of non-essential businesses Limitations on […]

Continuity Planning in the Age of COVID – 19 – CHHS Can Help

CHHS is a nationally recognized expert in business continuity planning. Please contact Eric Oddo at eoddo@law.umaryland.edu for more information on how CHHS can help maximize your organization’s resilience during an emergency. For more, see our COOP page: https://www.mdchhs.com/consulting/continuity-of-operations-coop-program/