About Broadly Epi

Broadly Epi is an independent public-health publication and learning resource. We help readers keep up with developments in public health, look past the terminology and headlines, and learn how evidence is produced, interpreted, and applied.

We publish news and analysis, plain-language explainers, public-health history, data and code tutorials, study resources, and curated guides. Our aim is practical: to make public-health information more understandable for curious readers, students, people moving into public-health work, and practitioners seeking a clear starting point.

We do not replace public-health agencies, clinical guidance, or professional advice. We report what is known, identify important limits and uncertainty, and link readers to primary sources and relevant public institutions whenever possible. When evidence is incomplete or contested, we say so.

Broadly Epi is built around the idea that public-health literacy should not depend on insider language or sensational headlines. We want people to be able to ask better questions, understand the context behind a claim, and use information thoughtfully in their communities, studies, and work.

About Cody Micah Carmichael, MPH, CPH

Cody Carmichael, MPH, CPH (they/them) is the founder and Lead Epidemiologist of Broadly Epi. Their work brings together applied epidemiology, disaster response, public health, and data science.

Over more than 10 years in disaster response and public health, Cody has served in planning and situational-awareness roles, including as the first state-level Situation Unit Leader during the COVID-19 response. Their research interests include drug-user health, mental health, injury prevention, resource-use prediction, and potentially preventable hospitalizations.

Cody has developed machine-learning algorithms used on systems provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as custom software for state and local public-health jurisdictions. Their work has contributed to grant-funded deliverables totaling more than $2.1 million. They also teach data science and AI, helping agencies and startup teams build practical learning and technical capacity.

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