Podcasts about Health department

About this episode:   Scientists, tech companies, and world leaders are sounding the alarm on potential threats to humanity as AI models grow more powerful. Is part of this threat related to the technology's biological capabilities? In this episode: Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, answers: yes. He provides an overview of what AI is capable of doing and what possible threats could be around the corner if policies don't intervene to control these developments. Guest:  Dr. Tom Inglesby is a professor of Environmental Health and Engineering and the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race—The New York Times How AI makes biological research more dangerous—Axios Detecting and countering misuse of AI: September 2026—Anthropic Generative design of bacteriophages with genome language models—Science Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. You can also leave us a voicemail at ‪(667) 217-6214‬ for the chance to hear your voice on the podcast. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Erin and Michelle discuss the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program available through the Knox County Health Department, scheduling mammograms, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

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On this month's podcast, Victoria Van de Vate, NACCHO's Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, discuss the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which prevents a government shutdown and funds federal agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026. They also provide an update on health nominations and an upcoming NACCHO webinar on the next phase of CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). The webinar will review the current structure of the grant, which runs from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027. While PHIG funding will continue beyond the grant period, it may look different because of how it is funded by Congress.  Later in the program, in recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, Senior Communications Specialist Beth Hess speaks with Jeana Vidacak, Community Services Manager at the Jefferson County Health Department in Missouri. Vidacak discusses the department's preparedness activities, including recent responses to cyclosporiasis, measles, tuberculosis, and events this summer.  Vidacak also shares the department's experience with NACCHO's Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). PPHR is a nationally recognized, criteria-based training and recognition program developed by NACCHO in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is designed to help local health departments develop core public health and emergency preparedness competencies. Jefferson County Health Department has achieved PPHR recognition twice and has used the experience to train new preparedness staff members and bolster its capabilities.

About this episode:   September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, recognizing a severe disease that affects an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. In this episode: Shayla Ellington, who lives with Hemoglobin SC disease, shares how her diagnosis has shaped her life, how she sees the underfunding of research and treatment, and how she uses her public health and business school training to advocate for a brighter future. Guest:  Shayla Ellington, MPH, MBA, is a recent alumna of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Carey Business School. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  About Sickle Cell Disease—Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Beyond Gene Therapies: People With Sickle Cell Disease Need Comprehensive Care—Health Affairs Sickle Cell Disease: Genetic Therapies and Treatment Hurdles—Public Health On Call (August 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is worried and disappointed after an OpenAI security breach of a government health website. The AP's Jennifer King has more.

The Rizzuto Show kicks things off with King Scott becoming an unlikely wildlife hero after rescuing an injured opossum from his backyard — which naturally turns into questions about diseases, pet possums and whether anyone has ever accidentally eaten one at a roadkill cook-off. From there, St. Louis gets a measles exposure warning, Lern realizes she was dangerously close to the action, and “measle butt” unfortunately enters the show's medical vocabulary.Thankfully, Fat Bear Week arrives to restore order as the crew plans what they'd eat if they had to double their body weight before hibernation. Five-foot lasagnas, wheelbarrows of toasted ravioli and donut conveyor belts are all apparently part of a balanced pre-winter diet.Then we debut Dead or Alive, where listeners battle the show to determine whether various celebrities are currently still with us. Rizz proves disturbingly good at it, while everyone else learns that celebrity mortality gets much harder when you only have three seconds to answer. There's also a record-breaking 430-foot Slim Jim, Rizz receives a “Mommy's Little Meatball” shirt, and a $30 estate-sale painting turns out to potentially be worth $250,000 — officially giving us all permission to start digging through strangers' garages.Meanwhile, Lern finally achieves one of the greatest honors in Rizz Show history: Patient of the Month at Ballwin Dental Care. Breakfast is delivered, Rafe becomes jealous of his Patient of the Month successor, and Lern gets approximately six minutes to enjoy her dental supremacy before Dead or Alive starts throwing names like Angie Dickinson, Johnny Mathis and Dabney Coleman at her.Finally, Dear Diary Day sends everyone digging into their embarrassing past. Rizz admits some of his old journals probably need to be destroyed, while Lern remembers her parents discovering her childhood diary and confronting her over repeatedly calling celebrity crushes a “hot piece of ass” — a phrase 12-year-old Lern absolutely did not understand.Possum rescues, measles scares, gigantic bears, meat snacks, celebrity mortality, dental glory and childhood journals containing evidence nobody was supposed to see — three episodes of The Rizzuto Show proving once again that personal growth is mostly just surviving long enough to laugh at your younger self.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Mo. Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis businessesNorwegian skater rollerblading across US killed after allegedly being struck by 82-year-old driver in Kansas hit and runFestivalgoer left paralyzed after man falls from tree and lands on her while a band was playingMaryland hunter charged in fatal shooting of woman who he allegedly mistook for a deerPassenger goes overboard on Carnival cruise ship heading to Long BeachFat Bear Week is back. Meet this year's contendersThe ‘unprofessional' item Gen Z brings to interviews could be costing them jobsMrBeast Details US Work After Being Called Out Over $10M Ghana VillageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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About this episode:   A new book argues that a wave of Reagan-era policies grounded in limited government intervention in the free market has given way to deregulation and corporate consolidation in healthcare, driving up costs and yielding poor health outcomes. In this episode: John McDonough, author of "America's Wrong Turn: U.S. Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era," walks through the pivotal policies of past political eras and provides his insights on where the country is headed next. Guest:  John McDonough, DrPH, MPA, is a health policy expert, author, and professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  America's Wrong Turn: U.S. Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era—Johns Hopkins University Press (book) Why Are Americans Dying So Much Earlier Than Some Of Their Counterparts?—Public Health On Call (January 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Guest: Foster Mohale | Department of Health Spokesperson South Africa is seeing a rise in mpox cases, with most reported in the Western Cape and Cape Town in particular. Africa Melane speaks to Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale about the increase in infections, signs and symptoms to look out for, how the virus spreads and how limited vaccine and treatment supplies will be used as authorities work to contain further transmission. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Toledo Lucas Co. Health Department is working to get a bead on the health of the community; Veterans honored with visit to Washington D.C.; Race for the Cure.

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about sexual health awareness, Septic Smart Week, the lab special, outreach events, and insurance navigators. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics are bringing their “12 Communities, 12 Months” outreach event to Annawan today. Residents can stop by the Purple Onion Restaurant at 311 West Front Street from 10 until noon for free blood pressure checks, health information, giveaways, medication disposal, and help from a Get Covered Illinois Insurance Navigator. The Health Department says the goal is to bring services directly into local communities and help residents connect with care. September health reminders also include prostate cancer awareness, cholesterol screening, sexual health services, and septic system maintenance. For details, call 309-852-0197.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Department of Health Spokesperson, Foster Mohale about the Health department calling for vigilance as Mpox cases rise. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislature weighing reduced health premiums Hundreds of former Putnam County government employees sick of the share of retiree health insurance premiums they pay are on the cusp of a cure. On Sept. 8, the Legislature's Personnel Committee voted to slash premiums after complaints from retirees represented by the Civil Service Employees Association, Putnam's largest union. Legislators Toni Addonizio, Amy Sayegh and Dan Birmingham voted to send the proposal to the full Legislature for consideration. The changes will benefit retirees who pay $77.53 to $1,099.14 toward the monthly premiums charged by the New York State Health Insurance Plan, which covers local government employees. NYSHIP charges Putnam $1,611 per month for retired individuals and $3,663 for families, but the county's rates drop for the nearly 90 percent of retirees enrolled in Medicare as their primary insurer — to $596 for an individual, $2,262 for a family plan with one Medicare enrollee and $1,633 for a family with two Medicare enrollees, according to the Personnel Department. (It is common for retirees to carry secondary insurance to make up for Medicare's coverage limits.) Putnam has seven income-based rates for retirees. Anyone receiving a pension of $65,000 or more pays the highest rate, 30 percent of their premium. Everyone else pays 8 percent to 25 percent, depending on their pension size. That would change to four rates — the highest set at 20 percent for retirees receiving $85,000 or more annually. Those making less but at least $30,000 will see their share lowered to 17 percent. People making $20,000 to $29,999 will pay 10 percent instead of 13 percent, and pensioners making less will remain at 8 percent or 10 percent. While retirees pay less under the new plan, Putnam will pay more. Because NYSHIP does not announce new rates until the end of the year, the county's increase will not be known before Oct. 1, when the tentative budget is due. But Birmingham, who chairs the Legislature, asked the Finance and Personnel departments to compile an estimate for a special meeting he plans to call this month to approve the changes. Jane Meunier-Gorman is a retiree who would benefit. She told the Personnel Committee in July that she began working for Putnam County in 1985, when retirees paid an annual flat-rate contribution for health insurance. Since retiring from the Health Department in 2024, Gorman said her annual pension is $50,000, and her bill for county health coverage totals $10,000. "When I retired after 39 years, and I got my first bill, I couldn't even breathe," she said in July. Putnam jettisoned the flat rate in 2004, when it had risen to $200 a year for individuals and $400 for families. Citing the "burden on the taxpayers," legislators approved a system that set rates based on date of hire, age at retirement and length of service. In 2015, the Legislature approved contribution rates by salary ranges, beginning at 8 percent for retirees whose annual pensions were $9,999 or less and rising to 30 percent for those receiving $65,000 or more. "The feeling was that it was more equitable to look at pension amounts rather than just years of service," Adriene Iasoni, acting personnel officer, told the committee in July. "If you just look at years of service, you can have folks whose earnings are on the lower end, and they may be paying the same as somebody who's at a much higher annual salary." The change raised the total amount pensioners would contribute to Putnam's estimated $4.7 million in costs from $357,000 to $609,000. By 2025, retirees were paying $1.2 million of $7.9 million. This year, the costs rose to $8.8 million, with retired employees contributing $1.3 million.

About this episode:   Private equity is purchasing hospitals, long-term care facilities, laboratories, and clinics—often promising to introduce efficient, cutting-edge care. But what's actually happening in communities? In this episode: Two health policy researchers explain one way that private equity operates in the healthcare system and its consequences for patients. Guest:  Karen Davenport, MPA, is a senior research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. Kennah Watts, MSPH, is a research fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  Hollowed Out - How Private Equity Destabilized Safety-Net Hospitals in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Rhode Island—Center on Health Insurance Reforms Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Send us a text and chime in!Chair Brooks Compton is holding the Annual Skull Valley Town Hall on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Skull Valley Elementary School located at 3150 S. Old Skull Valley Rd., from 5:30-7:00 PM. Town Halls provide the community with quality time and opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding the everyday functions of Yavapai County Government. The departments represented at the Town Halls will be Development Services, Public Works, Health Department and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Please join us and ask questions and speak to Chair Compton. Catch up with more Local News Stories on Signals A Z.com. Subscribe and...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/skull-valley-residents-invited-to-annual-town-hall/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

About this episode:   New research examines the relationship between the legalization of medicinal or recreational cannabis and patterns of alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use. In this episode: Lead author of the study, Sarah Windle, explains what her team's systematic review, published in the Milbank Quarterly, can tell us about whether legal cannabis is being used to substitute or to complement other substances. Guest:  Sarah Windle, MPH, is a PhD student in epidemiology at McGill University. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  Impacts of Global Cannabis Policy Changes on Substance Use: A Systematic Review of Quasi-Experimental Studies—The Milbank Quarterly Here's how cannabis legalization affected tobacco, alcohol and opioid use: McGill study—CTV News The Hazy World of Cannabis Policy—Public Health On Call (February 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   Between the cyclosporiasis outbreak and other food safety issues, the ongoing measles outbreak, and the coming respiratory season, there's a lot going on in public health. In this episode: Dr. Josh Sharfstein, a pediatrician, former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, and Public Health On Call host, covers these and other hot topics in public health. Guest:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts—U.S. Food and Drug Administration Measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania mark first 2 US fatalities this year—CIDRAP AAFP Announces Fall Immunization Recommendations to Protect Patients and Communities—American Academy of Family Physicians The Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines—Public Health On Call (August 2026) The Explosive Diarrhea Episode—Public Health On Call (July 2026) An Update on Measles and the U.S.'s Elimination Status—Public Health On Call (April 2026) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   During the recent pandemic, low-income countries struggled to access the COVID-19 vaccine, despite a global framework that had been established for this purpose. In this episode: Tahir Amin, a leader in the access to medicines movement, shares his perspective on what failed during the pandemic and how this experience reflects larger challenges in the availability and affordability of critical medications. Guest:  Tahir Amin, DPLP, is a founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge (I-MAK), a nonprofit organization working to address the inequities in how medicines are developed and distributed. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.  Show links and related content:  Pharma Monopoly: The Battle for the Future of Medicines—Polity Books (book) Americans' Challenges with Health Care Costs—KFF Patently imperfect—Science Could Patent Reform Lower Drug Prices?—Public Health On Call (March 2023) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

We kick off with Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacey Garrity in studio, setting the record straight on Governor Josh Shapiro, local energy costs, and the sudden push for data centers across the Commonwealth. Dawn presses Garrity on her recent public statements regarding Shapiro's $20 billion Amazon deal, the lack of local community involvement, and the massive $5 billion structural deficit looming over the state budget. We break down what it takes to protect PA ratepayers, keep energy bills down, and unleash the state's natural gas reserves to drive lower utility bills and true job growth. We take a deep dive into the major controversies coming out of Harrisburg, from broken promises on school choice to the Health Department's 502-page regulatory overhaul that bypasses the legislature. Dawn highlights the pushback against new rules that allow officials to conduct searches without warrants, alter medical language, and interact one-on-one with school children without parental consent. We also inspect the recent media handling of local health announcements and explain why transparency from state leadership must remain non-negotiable. The crew moves across key regional policy debates and national developments, including Senator John Fetterman's surprising agreement with President Trump on the strategic importance of domestic AI infrastructure. We address local security, surveillance technology, auto-license plate readers in nearby townships, and the direct impact of interstate energy alliances like PJM. Dawn breaks down the latest political posturing on trade, foreign energy policy, and what Pennsylvania families need to watch as state election season heats up

Karen Bass is doing a bang-up job in Los Angeles. Why did nearly 10,000 people call the health department hotline in two years? TIP: Don't eat food from the street vendors there. Nic Hulscher drops devastating news about insane levels of arsenic in our favorite candies. Plus inside the $1 billion taxpayer funded celebrity influencer campaign under Biden to convince you to get jabbed - and how to search the lot number of your Pfizer shot to see if it's considered the most dangerous batch.    

About this episode:   Global infant mortality has fallen dramatically since 1990, but neonatal sepsis—a serious bloodstream infection occurring in newborns—still accounts for a significant portion of preventable deaths. Simple interventions like good hygiene practices and sufficient staffing in delivery rooms could reduce infections and prevent fatalities. In this episode: Pablo Duran, a perinatal health expert with the Pan American Health Organization, explains how providers, parents, and public health can prevent, recognize, and treat neonatal sepsis early on for better outcomes. Guest:  Dr. Pablo Duran, PhD, MPH, is a pediatrician and neonatologist who serves as the regional advisor on perinatal health for the Pan American Health Organization. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009. Show links and related content:  A Simple Action, a Major Impact: Hand Hygiene Against Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis—Pan American Health Organization Strategies to prevent, detect, and treat neonatal sepsis in the face of AMR—PAHO TV via YouTube Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed a bill making outdoor dining year-round for New York City. Mamdani says that this will take away unnecessary costs of dismantling their outdoor setups and re-building them again, as well as bring New Yorkers together over food and good company all year round. The New York City Health Department is conducting truck and aerial pesticide spraying in order to monitor the mosquito populations and control the West Nile Virus. They are also running public awareness campaigns on this issue to ensure everyone is aware and safe. WFUV's Mia Barth sits down with Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York Subway, to discuss her career and story. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

In this episode of Local Matters, host Ben Rodgers sits down with Overton County Executive Stephen Barlow for a candid conversation reflecting on his four years of public service and the projects that have shaped the future of Overton County. Barlow discusses the challenges of attracting new businesses, including his efforts to recruit a grocery store and hotel, while highlighting major accomplishments such as the county's new Health Department, community center projects, and investments in infrastructure that will serve residents for years to come. The conversation also explores county budgeting, employee recruitment and retention, improving public services, and the realities of leading a growing rural community. As his term comes to a close, Barlow shares personal reflections on public service, the sacrifices that come with elected office, and his hope that the foundation laid over the past four years will continue to benefit Overton County for generations to come. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1

About this episode:   Long flights at high altitudes can expose pilots and flight attendants to dangerous levels of cosmic radiation over their careers, potentially increasing their risk for a variety of cancers and posing special dangers to pregnant crewmembers. In this episode: a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges action on in-flight radiation exposure, including mandating airline safety programs and developing new ways to measure hazards. Guest:  Tom Burke, PhD, MPH, is an emeritus professor at Johns Hopkins and a former top official with the Environmental Protection Agency in the Obama administration. Lindsay S. Fenwick is an accomplished pilot with over 21,000 flight hours spanning military, corporate, VIP, and major airline operations. He also has extensive experience in aviation safety management. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Assessing Radiation Exposure, Health Outcomes, and Mitigation Strategies for Flight Crewmembers—National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Aircrew and Cosmic Ionizing Radiation—CDC Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   Millions of children will experience sexual abuse before they turn 18, either in-person or online and often at the hands of people they know. The mental, behavioral, and physical health consequences can linger into adulthood. In this episode: Elizabeth Letourneau, director of the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, explains why child sexual abuse is one of the nation's most pressing public health crises and what can be done to prevent it.  Guest:  Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD, MA, is a professor of mental health and the director of the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse. She is also the co-author of "One in Five: Why Child Sexual Abuse Is Our Biggest Public Health Crisis—and What We Can Do to Stop It." Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  One in Five: Why Child Sexual Abuse Is Our Biggest Public Health Crisis—and What We Can Do to Stop It—Hachette Book Group What Would It Take to End Child Sexual Abuse?—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau and Luke Malone (on child sexual abuse prevention)—Armchair Expert Preventing Child Sexual Abuse—Public Health On Call (January 2023) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   In the latest move to alter the childhood vaccine schedule, the president has signed an executive order seeking to scale back and restructure routine immunizations. In this episode: what's in the executive order, what it means, and what comes next. Guest:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans—The White House HHS Changes Its Pediatric Vaccine Recommendations: What's Different, What Remains, and What It Means for American Health—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health What Exactly is in a Vaccine?—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health A Judge Rules on Vaccines—Public Health On Call (April 2026) The Evidence on Vaccines and Autism—Public Health On Call (March 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

On this month's podcast, Victoria Van de Vate, NACCHO's Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, cover news about the new Director of the CDC as well as the recent executive order on childhood vaccinations. In addition, they provide an update on federal funding and discuss tips for meeting with federal elected officials during August recess. Resources mentioned are available through NACCHO's Public Health is Local toolkit, and recordings of past Public Health is Local webinars can be found on NACCHO University. Let us know how your meetings went so we can track your great work and follow up with offices if necessary. The Public Health is Local one-pager is also available for you to bring to your meetings. Also on this podcast, Shannon Fox, Community Health Planner, Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department and Siani Antoine-Isijola, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst - Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health discuss NACCHO's Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program.

RaeAnn joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about "12 communities-12 months," home care assistants, birth certificates, and insurance navigators. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are highlighting several August services and events. Parents can obtain certified birth certificates for children born in Henry County since 1971 at the Health Department office on North Burr Boulevard in Kewanee. The department says hospital birth records are not legal documents for school enrollment, Social Security, or other official needs. A Homecare Assistant hiring and open interview event is set for Friday, August 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Kewanee. The department is also joining the Children's Safety Event on August 22nd, and health insurance navigators will be available at several area stops. Call 309-852-0197 for details.

About this episode:   Over four million children in the United States are uninsured, while many more lack health insurance that adequately meets their care needs. A proposed bill aims to fix that by providing universal health coverage for everyone aged zero to 26. In this episode: Senator Andy Kim, sponsor of the MediKids Act, on why now is the right time for this bill to become law and how it can be implemented by building on the existing Medicaid framework. Guest:  Andy Kim, PhD, is a U.S. Senator from New Jersey. He previously held roles at the Pentagon, State Department, and White House. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  MediKids Act—Congress.gov U.S. and State-by-State Child Health Coverage Trends—Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Underinsurance Among Children in the United States—Pediatrics Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

WSJM Afternoon News for 08-10-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this episode:   In June, the FDA convened an advisory committee to discuss whether seven selected peptides should be permitted for legal sale under pharmacy compounding laws despite little research into safety and efficacy. Agency scientists oppose the decision while some committee members with ties to the growing industry support it. In this episode: Dr. Josh Sharfstein, who previously served as the Principal Deputy Commissioner of the FDA, explains what is happening and what it may mean for consumers and patients. Guest:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  FDA committee votes to make peptides more widely available—Science July 23-24, 2026: Meeting of the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee—FDA Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?—The New Yorker Peptide boom has states scrambling to protect consumers, Post investigation finds—Washington Post How to Spot Unregulated Pharmacies and Falsified Medications—Public Health On Call (August 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Lowan Stewart is not just someone who opened a ketamine clinic. He is someone who built the infrastructure for an entire country to access it.In this conversation, Sam sits down with Dr. Stewart, an emergency physician who co-founded the first ketamine clinic in New Mexico in 2016, brought ketamine therapy to Norway two years later, established the first public ketamine treatment unit in Scandinavia, and played a central role in Norway becoming the first country in the world to approve national public reimbursement for off-label ketamine in treatment-resistant depression.What makes Dr. Stewart's story particularly resonant for our audience is how familiar the starting point will feel. An EM physician who loved his work but felt the limits of what emergency medicine could do for the river of suffering flowing through the department. A side project that became a calling. An uphill battle against institutional skepticism that most providers in this space will recognize immediately.He also brings a perspective on the future of psychedelic medicine that is worth hearing. His argument is straightforward: ketamine is not just a treatment. It is the infrastructure that will make everything else, psilocybin, MDMA, and what comes after, possible in clinical and public health settings. Getting ketamine right now is how the field prepares for what is coming next.This is a wide-ranging conversation covering career pivots, pioneering in resistant systems, the mechanics of moving a national healthcare system, and the daily reality of doing work that genuinely transforms lives.What you'll gain:• The full arc of Dr. Stewart's career pivot from emergency medicine to ketamine therapy, including what pushed him toward something with more systemic and sustainable impact than the ER could offer• A firsthand account of what it actually looks like to be the first mover in a resistant healthcare system, from opening the first ketamine clinic in New Mexico to fighting a formal complaint from the Norwegian Psychiatric Association• How Dr. Stewart built the first public ketamine treatment unit in Scandinavia and the strategy behind getting ten major Norwegian hospitals to implement ketamine therapy simultaneously through a multi-site clinical trial• What Norway's landmark decision to become the first country in the world to approve national public reimbursement for off-label ketamine in treatment-resistant depression means for the global field and what other countries can learn from it• Why Dr. Stewart believes ketamine is not just a treatment but the infrastructure that will determine how ready clinical and public health systems are when psilocybin, MDMA, and other psychedelic medicines arrive• His honest reflection on why this work is worth it, including what it feels like to shift from focusing on the quantity of life in the ER to focusing on the quality of life in ketamine therapyEpisode 62 show notes:00:00:00 Teaser: "Once somebody says, 'I'm alive today because of this treatment,' you can't not do it."00:00:24 Episode Introduction00:02:19 Sam Welcomes Dr. Lowan Stewart00:02:53 Background Overview: Emergency Medicine, Norway, and the Journey to Ketamine00:08:56 Why Neuroscience: Starting an MD-PhD and the Rat Brains Advice00:10:09 From Space Medicine Dreams to Emergency Medicine Reality00:12:14 The Decision Point: Going Away from EM or Toward Something New?00:15:37 Opening the First Ketamine Clinic in New Mexico: What the Ketamine World Looked Like in 201600:17:55 Bringing Ketamine to Norway: Opening Axon Clinic in 201800:20:06 Approaching the Norwegian Psychiatric Association and Health Department with the Data00:26:40 Psychiatrist Skepticism: "I Don't Know What to Do with These Patients If They're Fine"00:28:29 The Formal Complaint from the Norwegian Psychiatric Association00:31:23 Establishing the First Public Ketamine Treatment Unit in Scandinavia00:34:34 Axon Clinic's Acquisition by Awaken Life Sciences and the Ukraine War Impact00:40:18 Norway's Landmark Approval: National Public Reimbursement for Off-Label Ketamine00:44:20 The Multi-Site RCT Strategy: Implementing Ketamine Across Ten Major Norwegian Hospitals00:50:17 Why Ketamine Gets Overlooked at Psychedelic Conferences and Why That Needs to Change00:55:14 One Piece of Advice for Any EM Physician or Clinician Considering This Pivot00:58:34 Rapid-Fire Questions00:59:07 How Dr. Stewart De-Stresses: Cold Ocean Swims and Sauna in Norway01:02:17 How to Connect with Dr. Lowan Stewart01:04:03 Episode EndingThanks for listeningConnect with Dr. Stewart at:Clinic Website - Axonklinikken http://axon.no/ Email: lowan@axon.noLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowan-stewart-27349616/

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-31-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About this episode:   Children in Tennessee who need ventilators, chemotherapy and other essential medical treatments—but who have no means to pay for them—turn to the Children's Special Services program. But as a result of a new state law, hundreds of children and their families were told to withdraw from the program or risk being reported to immigration officials. In this episode: Dr. Morgan McDonald explains what happened—and how a lawsuit is aiming to preserve lifesaving care.  Guest:  Dr. Morgan McDonald is a pediatrician, a public health physician, and a Nashville Metro Health board member.  Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Tennessee to restrict medical aid for critically ill undocumented children—Washington Post Snader v. Tennessee Department of Health—Tennessee Justice Center A Doctor Uses Social Media to Advocate for Children in Immigration Detention—Public Health On Call (May 2026) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

After a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, WNYC health reporter Caroline Lewis and investigative data reporter Joe Hong explain how the illness spreads, what went wrong during the 2025 Harlem outbreak and why major gaps in cooling tower testing and inspections remain. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The All Local 4pm Update for Tuesday, July 21st,2026

About this episode:   A parasite that can cause severe gastrointestinal discomfort is sickening people across the country. While cyclosporiasis cases are common in summer months, recent outbreaks in states like Michigan have far exceeded typical numbers. In this episode: Food safety expert David Acheson talks about how cyclosporiasis differs from other foodborne illnesses and the importance of a strong public health system for catching contaminants like this. Note: This episode was recorded on July 15, just before the investigation identified lettuce from Taylor Farms, the supplier to Taco Bell, as the culprit. Guest:  Dr. David Acheson is the President & CEO of The Acheson Group Consulting Company. With more than 40 years of medical and food safety experience, Acheson has served in prominent roles at the FDA and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak—AP Surveillance of Cyclosporiasis—CDC CDC cuts back foodborne illness surveillance program—CIDRAP The outbreak that changed meat and poultry inspection systems worldwide—Animal Frontiers Peanut Outlook: Impacts of the 2008-09 Foodborne Illness Outbreak Linked to Salmonella in Peanuts—USDA What's Behind All the Food Recalls—Public Health On Call (November 2024) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Alister Martin, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, talks about the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side, including what the city is doing and what residents in the area should know. Photo: Townhouses along East 81st Street in the Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City - stock photo via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's causing the explosion of diarrhea across the U.S.? Bagged salad and Taco Bell are among the considerations, health department officials say. Plus, heat is breaking records and so are weather alerts tied to wildfires from Canada invading the U.S.

What's causing the explosion of diarrhea across the U.S.? Bagged salad and Taco Bell are among the considerations, health department officials say. Plus, heat is breaking records and so are weather alerts tied to wildfires from Canada invading the U.S.

What's causing the explosion of diarrhea across the U.S.? Bagged salad and Taco Bell are among the considerations, health department officials say. Plus, heat is breaking records and so are weather alerts tied to wildfires from Canada invading the U.S.

About this episode:   As self-driving cars reach new corners of the country, there is more data on crashes and safety. But is there enough data to confidently assess the benefits and dangers? In this episode: Road safety expert Johnathon Ehsani parses the complexities of the existing data, shares in which contexts driverless cars could be safer, and offers advice to mayors and city residents. Guest:  Johnathon Ehsani, PhD, MPH, is an internationally recognized road safety researcher and an associate professor in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  An Open Letter from the Medical Community on America's Road Deaths Waymo Safety Impact—Waymo Advancing Transportation Equity and Safety Through Autonomous Vehicles—Health Equity Are Self-driving Cars Safe?—Public Health On Call (March 2023) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   Established in 1868 as a medical school, Wayne State University has championed decades of community-engaged research and interventions in the Detroit community and throughout the state of Michigan. That work will soon take center stage with a new school of public health. In this episode: Bernard Costello, who oversees the institution's health sciences enterprise, explains why now is the right time for a devoted public health curriculum and how a university goes about starting a new school. Guest:  Bernard Costello, MD, DMD, is senior vice president for health affairs at Wayne State University, where he oversees the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and development of the emerging school of public health. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  New public health school emerging at Wayne State University—WDET How Karmanos is Partnering with Communities Against Cancer and How You Can Get Involved—Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Healthcare Occupations—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   The U.S. stands out among peer countries for having the worst rate of traffic deaths. Approaching this issue from a public health angle can help to make roadways safer by focusing on population-level interventions rather than directing resources towards policing "bad apple" individuals. In this episode: Tiffany Joyce Smith, lead author of a new report on the role of enforcement in road safety, explains the value of a proactive approach to preventing crashes versus a reactive one. Guest:  Tiffany Joyce Smith, MPH, is a public health and mobility expert and program advisor with the Vision Zero Network. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Right-Sizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement: Prioritizing Effective, Cost-Efficient and Equitable Improvements to Road Safety—Vision Zero Network Money Drove Criminal Justice System In Ferguson, DOJ Report Says—NPR The Surprising Benefits of Narrower Traffic Lanes—Public Health On Call (November 2023) Why Are So Many Pedestrians Getting Struck and Killed By Cars, and Why Aren't We Doing More To Stop It?—Public Health On Call (July 2023) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   Data from 2025 shows that over 300,000 children are living in foster care in the United States. The Administration for Children and Families—the federal agency that oversees child welfare programs—aims to keep more children out of the system and with their families. In this episode: a conversation with Assistant Secretary Alex Adams about recent changes to grants and policies that seek to support families affected by substance use and reform practices around survivor benefits for children who have lost their parents.  Guest:  Alex Adams, PharmD, MPH, is the Assistant Secretary for Family Support, leading the Administration for Children and Families. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for Prevention—The Imprint Former Idaho official ended state taking foster kid's Social Security money. Are other states next?—Idaho Capital Sun A Home for Every Child—Administration for Children and Families The AFCARS Dashboard—Administration for Children and Families Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

About this episode:   Juneteenth is a holiday that asks Americans to balance celebration with the continued pursuit of freedom and equality. In this classic episode from 2022: Professor Janice Bowie talks about the meaning of Juneteenth and issues a call to reflect and recommit to championing progress within our own communities.   Guest:  Janice Bowie, PhD, MPH, is professor emeritus in Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.   Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Juneteeth: Sun, Sounds and the Spirit of Freedom—Smithsonian Institution  Juneteenth National Independence Day Act—Congress.gov  Where Research Meets the Street—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine  The Concepts Behind the Language of Equity—Public Health On Call (February 2025)  Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.