Senior leaders from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary John Knox, held a webinar for partners on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This webinar focused on current organizational priorities as well as provided updates on recent events. Updates were given from key program areas including Hospital Preparedness Program, Medical Reserve Corps, Strategic National Stockpile, and other areas of priority to local health departments.
Partnerships are a key component of ASPR’s work to respond to and prepare for future emergencies. Ultimately, the public health community enables the country to build a stronger, more agile system of preparedness, and address complex challenges to our nation’s health security.