This event is hosted by Indivisible Tri-Valley. LWVDV is sharing this event information as a courtesy to our membership.
Join Indivisible Tri-Valley for a panel discussion on medical misinformation and its impact on public trust and public health. The event will begin with a brief introduction, followed by an interactive discussion with a panel of experts.
Discussion will include:
What medical misinformation is and how widespread it has become
Its impact on public trust, health behaviors, and community well-being
Why misinformation spreads so effectively
Practical ways to counter it through fact-checking, credible sources, and improved scientific literacy
Participants will:
Learn to distinguish between misinformation, disinformation, and evolving scientific knowledge
Recognize the psychological and social factors that make misinformation appealing (prebunking)
Gain practical strategies for debunking misinformation in personal networks
Build skills to identify credible sources and effective fact-checking methods
Explore the balance between individual choice and public good in public health
For more information and to register for the event, see:
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-east-bay/event/862452/