Welcome to Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) newsletter!
We’re so glad you’re here.
Who am I?
I’m Dr. Katelyn Jetelina—a public health enthusiast with a passion for making science accessible. I have a Master’s in Public Health and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. By day, I’m an epidemiologist, data scientist, scientific consultant to organizations like the CDC, wife, and mom to two adventurous little girls.
By night (and occasionally during nap time), I’m the founder and writer of this newsletter.
Why I Started YLE
Back in March 2020, during the early whirlwind days of the pandemic, I launched YLE to help my students, faculty, and staff make sense of the constantly evolving public health landscape. What started as a small effort has grown into a global community over the past five years, reaching readers from all walks of life.
My mission? To break down complex public health science into relatable, evidence-based insights so YOU can make informed decisions.
What You’ll Find Here
YLE brings public health science directly to your inbox two times a week, making it understandable, relevant, and useful. While I’ve covered the twists and turns of the pandemic—from variants to vaccines and beyond—our focus has now shifted to a broader scope of public health topics.
Some highlights:
Context for breaking public health news.
The latest on nutrition and health.
The latest health rumors and what is (and is not) accurate about them.
Updates on emerging research, trends, and technology.
Even some good news to brighten your week!
Public health is everywhere—it touches every aspect of our lives. My goal is to help you see it, understand it, and use it.
How You Can Get Involved
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Your support helps ensure:
Free access for all: No paywalls, no barriers—science for everyone.
Independence: YLE stays free from external pressures.
Sustainability: We grow our small but mighty team to keep this work going.
Innovation: We dream bigger about improving how public health information is communicated.
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Thank you for being part of this journey to elevate evidence-based communication in public health. It’s needed now more than ever.
With gratitude,
Katelyn (YLE) & the entire team
