Location
ZOOM Only
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California US
Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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: Understanding Medical Misinformation Through a Scientific Lens.
Additional Event Hosts:
Indivisible TriValley
