Your Local Epidemiologist
Evidence-based public health science translated into plain language by epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina.
Your Local Epidemiologist has become one of the most trusted sources of public health information on the internet. Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, who holds a PhD in Epidemiology and works as a scientific consultant to the CDC, translates complex health research into clear, actionable insights that help readers make informed decisions about their health and understand the public health landscape.
Launched in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic, the newsletter has grown to over 310,000 subscribers across 133 countries. While it began with COVID coverage, YLE now addresses the full spectrum of public health issues including vaccine science, nutrition, environmental health, and federal health policy. The newsletter delivers evidence-based reporting twice a week, filling a critical gap between academic journals and mainstream health media.
