The Dr. Hyman Show Former CDC Director on Rebuilding Public Health and Trust in America | Dr. Tom Frieden
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Oct 22, 2025 Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director and health policy leader, discusses his transformative new book, sharing insights on rebuilding public trust in health. He introduces the See–Believe–Create framework, linking public policy with personal health choices. The conversation highlights the impact of sodium and potassium on heart health, lessons from the food industry’s history with tobacco, and the potential of AI in healthcare. Frieden emphasizes practical policy changes that could save millions, advocating for a shift towards preventive measures in public health.
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Three Steps To Restore Public Health Trust
- Rebuild trust in public health by listening, delivering visible small wins, and avoiding mandates except when essential.
- Trust breaks fast and restores slowly, so focus on humility and separating technical advice from politics.
Masking Based On Risk, Not Blanket Rules
- Use masking selectively based on context and individual risk rather than blanket mandates.
- Wear masks in high-risk settings like oncology wards and during local surges to protect vulnerable people.
See–Believe–Create Framework
- Use the See–Believe–Create framework to connect evidence, conviction, and systematic action for prevention.
- Distinguish between certainty levels and prioritize proven, low-risk interventions for personal health.
