Podcasts about International health

About this episode:   Vaccines for the Zaire ebolavirus have been licensed since 2019, but no such treatment exists for the current outbreak of Bundibugyo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this episode: Anna Durbin, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Immunization Research, introduces listeners to three candidate vaccines and discusses the hurdles to deploying new treatments.  Guest:  Dr. Anna Durbin is a professor of International Health and the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Immunization Research.  Host:  Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.  Show links and related content:  Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears—BBC  USAID's closure led to 'entirely preventable' deaths, latest Ebola outbreak: House Dem report—The Hill  HHS confirms Americans with high-risk Ebola exposures will have access to experimental therapy—STAT  Regeneron's Ebola Antibody Recommended by World Health Organization for Investigational Use in Response to Current Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Outbreak—Regeneron  What Will It Take to Contain the Central Africa Ebola Outbreak?—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health  The Use of Investigational Drugs in an Outbreak: Separating Science and Politics With Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19—Public Health On Call (May 2020) 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.

Djaffar Al Katanty, freelance journalist in DR Congo, reports on the Ebola outbreak declared an international emergency.

Eoghan de Barra, Senior Lecturer in Tropical Medicine and International Health at the RCSI and Consultant in Infectious Diseases 

The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a "public health emergency of international concern." This particular strain of Ebola has no approved therapeutics or vaccines. For more Paul was joined by Professor Kingston Mills, immunologist at Trinity College Dublin.

Guy Hedgcoe, Spain-based freelance journalist; Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University; Simon Calder, travel writer; Captain Sean Boyce, marine pilot; and Eoghan De Barra, Senior Lecturer in Tropical Medicine and International Health at RCSI and Consultant in Infectious Diseases

About this episode: A new vaccine shows 70% efficacy in preventing Lyme disease, but limitations to the clinical trials put the fate of this intervention in limbo. In this episode: Anna Durbin, an expert in experimental vaccines, explains where this vaccine shows promise, where it falls short, and what could happen next for licensing and regulation. Guest: Dr. Anna Durbin is a professor of International Health and the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Immunization Research. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: Pfizer and Valneva Announce Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates Strong Efficacy in Phase 3 VALOR Trial—Pfizer Tickborne Diseases Are on the Rise—Here's What To Know—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna's Flu Vaccine—New York Times It's Tick Season!—Public Health On Call (April 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.

Covid 19 was the last Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Our guests in this podcast think that the Trump Administration should be declared the next one. Joining Kamran Abbasi are, Fatima Hassan,  human rights lawyer and Director of the Health Justice Initiative in South Africa, and Matthew Herder, Director of the Health Justice Institute at Dalhousie University in Canada explain why they think that the actions and consequences of the Whitehouse meet the bar for WHO to delcare an emergency We examine the global consequences of recent US policy shifts, including: The withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its implications for international health governance. Significant funding cuts to global health programs, including PEPFAR and the CDC, and how these disruptions affect life-saving HIV and TB treatments in the Global South. The rise of "unhinged nationalism" in health policy, from North American measles outbreaks to the extraction of trade concessions in exchange for medical aid. The role of US health leadership in fueling vaccine hesitancy and dismantling scientific research at the NIH.   Reading list: Trump and his administration as a public health emergency of international concern Why the expanded global gag rule is a deadly triple tripwire for recipients of US foreign aid The power of the markets: the scandal that keeps on taking

As a special partnership with Somerville College Oxford, it was my huge pleasure to be able to interview three of their Sanctuary Scholars - young academics displaced by conflict now pursuing their studies in Oxford, but at the same time making change in their own countries - rewriting the future. Dr. Hadeel Abdelseid  Hadeel was still a medical student in Sudan when the civil war broke out again in 2023. She went straight from attending lectures to treating gunshot wounds in improvised PPE, using tutorials shared via smartphone. Hadeel has since gone on to become a Director of Sudro, a developmental network providing rapid, tech-enabled health programmes to relieve crises in Sudan and across Africa as they occur. The recent projects on which Hadeel has led or contributed include treating gender-based violence during the conflict and training volunteer counsellors working with children orphaned and severely traumatised by the conflict. Despite experiencing acute trauma herself, Hadeel is a beacon of warm humanity, humour and resilience, who somehow manages to organise her directorship of Sudro and managing a network of over 80,000 Sudanese volunteer emergency care-givers all while conducting a full-time MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine! Nikita Vorobiov Nikita (Mykyta) Vorobiov is an Oxford-based political writer of Ukrainian-Russian origin, reading for an MSc in Russian and East European Studies as an EAA Qatar Sanctuary Scholar. Nikita has previously studied at the Universities of Zagreb, Tartu and Bard College, Berlin, where he gained a BA in Ethics and Politics and specialised in Russian visual propaganda. Since 2021, Nikita has been working as a political writer, publishing more than fifty op-eds for leading US think tanks, contributing monthly articles to the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and serving from 2023 to 2025 as Senior Editor at JURIST, where he helped launch the Balkan Dispatch and subsequently received the 2025 Wolmuth Award for extraordinary dedication. Nikita's research focuses on political psychology, nationalism, and military propaganda, where his Russian-Ukrainian background has enabled him to contribute in-depth analysis of highly nuanced topics and to collaborate the European Journalism Observatory (EJO), Amnesty International's Mnemonics Project and the Tamizdat Project, among others. Sonita Alizadeh At the age of 16, Sonita Alizadeh found out that she was to be sold into marriage. Facing the threat of forced marriage for the second time in her life – the first time had been when she was 10 years-old – Sonita felt compelled to do something to publicise her experience and the experiences of other women around her. The young Afghani woman turned to rap music and gained worldwide attention with her 2014 single ‘Daughters for Sale'. Her story was documented in the Sundance award-winning film Sonita, and she was offered a student visa to come and study in the United States by the Strongheart Group. In 2023, Sonita graduated from Bard College and she won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Alizadeh is the co-founder of Arezo and The Dreams Book, a secret school for Afghan girls deprived of education under Taliban rule. The first professional Afghan rapper, Sonita uses her music and her convictions to fight for the rights of women and girls all over the world. Find out about Hadeel's work here: https://sudro.org Follow Sonita on Instagram: instagram.com/sonitalizadeh/ More of Nikita's work here: cepa.org/author/mykyta-vorobiov/ If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this second part of our two-part finale on gender justice, the focus shifts from understanding gender as a system to what it means to act on that understanding in practice.Building on Part 1, the conversation explores how to move beyond gender awareness towards more gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches. Our guests reflect on the role of power, intersectionality and context, and why frameworks, participation and reflexivity matter for ethical and effective work.The episode reflects on the practical challenges of applying gender frameworks in real-world settings, including how language, framing and collaboration shape what is possible in different contexts. We close by emphasising the importance of connecting gender across research agendas and movements, particularly in a world shaped by overlapping crises.In this episode: Ishrat Jahan - Research Fellow at the Centre for Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health at BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ishrat's research focuses on the intersection of gender, health, and environmental issues. Ishrat is involved in national and international projects exploring the impact of climate change on women's health, adaptive practices in marginalised communities, and Global South-led curricula in higher education.Dr Rosemary Morgan - Associate Professor, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Morgan is recognised as a specialist in gender analysis in health and health systems research, interventions, and programs and has published 90 peer-reviewed journal articles. With a focus on women's health and wellbeing, her research explores methods for gender analysis and examines how gender inequities influence health outcomes and health systems, using qualitative approaches to center lived experiences and challenge structural inequalities. Dr. Morgan co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute and coordinates the Gender and Health Certificate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Selima Sara Kabir - Sr Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public HealthSelima is a transdisciplinary, mixed-methods researcher and educator. She holds an MPH from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and her research lies at the intersections of gender, health systems and policy, digital cultures, and social justice. Since 2019, she has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects exploring relationships, care, and health equity in low- and middle-income country contexts to Global South-led scholarship on gender and transformation.Useful links:Understanding Gender as a System Part 1Art and Activism for Gender JusticeDisability and Gender JusticeAllyship in Gender JusticeGender Backlash and the Erosion of Everyday RightsTackling Gender Backlash During CrisesGender and Equity ensuring women, and children survive.Countering Backlash - Reclaiming Gender JusticeWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health and development.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and...

  In this episode of MAPA's Podcast Collection, host Josh Loew, PA-C sits down with retired PA Robert Carlson, PA-C (Health Partners Center for International Health, Health Partners Infectious Disease Clinic, Ramsey County Public Health) and certified medical interpreter Mitzi Vasquez, CMI for an insightful conversation about working effectively with medical interpreters.  Rob shares more than two decades of clinical experience serving refugee and immigrant communities in Minnesota, while Mitzi brings the perspective of a first-generation Mexican-American who has been interpreting, first informally, then professionally, for most of her life.  Together, they explore the essential role interpreters play in patient care, the legal responsibilities involved, best practices for clinicians, and the challenges of both in-person and remote interpreting. This episode is filled with practical advice, personal stories, and guidance for providers wanting to improve communication, cultural competency, and patient outcomes.

In this first instalment of our two-part finale on gender justice, we explore the foundations needed to understand gender as a social system, one that shapes power, roles, resources and everyday experiences across different contexts.Together with our guests, we look at how gender is embedded within social, economic and institutional structures. The episode examines what gets lost when gender is treated as a separate category, and why complexity, context and lived experience matter for anyone working across health, development or rights.This conversation lays the groundwork for Part 2, where we look at how these insights translate into practiceIn this episode: Ishrat Jahan - Research Fellow at the Centre for Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health at BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ishrat's research focuses on the intersection of gender, health, and environmental issues. She is involved in national and international projects exploring the impact of climate change on women's health, adaptive practices in marginalised communities, and Global South-led curricula in higher education.Dr Rosemary Morgan - Associate Professor, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Morgan is recognised as a specialist in gender analysis in health and health systems research, interventions, and programmes and has published 90 peer-reviewed journal articles. With a focus on women's health and wellbeing, her research explores methods for gender analysis and examines how gender inequities influence health outcomes and health systems, using qualitative approaches to centre lived experiences and challenge structural inequalities. Dr. Morgan co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute and coordinates the Gender and Health Certificate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Selima Sara Kabir - Senior Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public HealthSelima is a transdisciplinary, mixed-methods researcher and educator. She holds an MPH from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and her research lies at the intersections of gender, health systems and policy, digital cultures, and social justice. Since 2019, she has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects exploring relationships, care, and health equity in low- and middle-income country contexts to Global South-led scholarship on gender and transformation.Useful links:Gender and Equity ensuring women, and children survive.Tackling Gender Backlash During CrisesGender Backlash and the Erosion of Everyday RightsAllyship in Gender JusticeDisability and Gender JusticeArt and Activism for Gender Justice Countering Backlash - Reclaiming Gender JusticeWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health and development.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and wellbeing, vector-borne diseases, climate change and co-production approaches. If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or miniseries, get in touch with the producers of Connecting Citizens to Science,

About this episode: Cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies are setting higher premiums and pushing coverage out of reach for many Americans. In this episode: the yearslong political battle behind elevating insurance costs, ripple effects across health care providers, and what it will take to build a healthy insurance system. Guests: Gerard Anderson, PhD, is an expert in health policy and a professor in Health Policy and Management and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: 'A lifeline' - Americans fear spike in healthcare costs, making some Republicans nervy—BBC How Affordable Care Act subsidies became a sticking point in the government shutdown—ABC News The New Reality Facing Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA—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 @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH 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.

This week, Traci welcomed Wendy Sherry, Chief Executive Officer for Global Health Benefits within International Health at Cigna Healthcare, overseeing healthcare delivery to more than 3,700 clients in over 250 countries.With 30 years at Cigna spanning multiple leadership roles, Wendy is a strong advocate for inclusion and the advancement of women in leadership. She also serves as an advisor to Hello Heart and supports healthcare equity angels.Spoiler alert: 50% of millennial women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms right now, and by 2030, three-quarters of the global workforce will be millennials or Gen Z—meaning this isn't a women's issue, it's a business imperative.What We CoverThe inclusive leadership philosophyWhat perimenopause actually does to your body50% of millennial women have perimenopause symptomsWhich states mandate menopause workplace protectionsWhy this is a business imperative, not a nice-to-haveThe hidden cost of perimenopause stigmaHow Cigna connects employees to menopause specialistsThe talent war you're losing without these benefitsWhat to ask your benefits provider tomorrowKey Quote"If all the good ideas come from me, we are in trouble. You need to have a team that in many ways is smarter than you in certain areas, because it's all about perspective." – Wendy SherryConnect with Wendy Sherry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-sherry/ Website: https://www.cignaglobal.com/employers/na Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government. The two examine the impending government shutdown, which is set to happen October 1st.  Democrats seem less eager to bail out Republicans than they did at the beginning of the current Trump administration, drawing the line at new massive healthcare cuts which would drive up premiums 10-20% for folks with Affordable Care Act health plans. Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They examine the chaos caused at the CDC by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration, and the potentially dangerous new restrictions on who can now receive vaccines.   Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. He has more than 45 years of experience in international public health, clinical research, and education dealing with such global health priorities as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, dengue, antibiotic resistant infections, COVID-19 and other emerging diseases.  Dr. Bollinger is also Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net.  Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.  

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government. The two examine the impending government shutdown, which is set to happen October 1st.  Democrats seem less eager to bail out Republicans than they did at the beginning of the current Trump administration, drawing the line at new massive healthcare cuts which would drive up premiums 10-20% for folks with Affordable Care Act health plans. Then, Brad is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They examine the chaos caused at the CDC by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration, and the potentially dangerous new restrictions on who can now receive vaccines.   Dr. Bollinger holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. He has more than 45 years of experience in international public health, clinical research, and education dealing with such global health priorities as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, dengue, antibiotic resistant infections, COVID-19 and other emerging diseases.  Dr. Bollinger is also Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net.  Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.   (Image Credit: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Nutrition, health counselor, award-winning author, and show host, Nancy Addison talks with James Roguski a researcher, author, natural health proponent, and believer in freedom. James shares his new information concerning the WHO. The DEADLINE for nations to REJECT the the amendments to the International Health Regulations is fast approaching - Saturday, July 19, 2025. James expands on why he believes everyone should speak up and take action now.https://substack.com/@jamesroguskiOrganic Healthy Lifestyle is broadcast live Tuesdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com Organic Healthy Lifestyle is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Organic Healthy Lifestyle Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

About this episode: This week, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at lowering prescription drug costs. In this episode: a look at why the U.S. spends three to four times more for drugs than many peer countries, its current approach to drug pricing policy, the directives laid out in the Executive Order, and how other countries negotiate their prices. Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University. Guest: Dr. Gerard Anderson is an expert in health policy and a professor in Health Policy and Management and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Delivering Most-Favored Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients—Executive Order, The White House The Potential Impacts of Cuts to Medicaid—Public Health On Call (March 2025) What's Next For Prescription Drug Pricing?—Public Health On Call (February 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 @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

This Spring, UVA welcomed the Story Collider team back to Charlottesville for the third year running. During a special recording at Carr's Hill, four UVA STEM leaders told personal stories about their lives, their careers, and how personal stories and scientific inquiry intertwine. We hope you'll head over to Story Collider to hear from Scott Acton, Chair of UVA's Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, and Stephanie Rowley, Dean of the School of Education and Human Development; and Hoos in STEM is very excited to share the other two stories from some the event. Here's Bill Petri, the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health at UVA, and Kathryn Thornton a retired astronaut and Professor Emerita at UVA in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Story Collider's mission is to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in all of our lives through the art of personal storytelling. Check out all the Story Collider episodes: https://www.storycollider.org/podcast

Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Why does something that's curable still kill millions every year? And what does this illustrate about global health disparities? John Green is the author of “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.” Green is also the co-creator of Vlog brothers, which he co-hosts with his brother Hank Green. He joins WITHpod to discuss why tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty, what the disease exposes about healthcare inequities, concerns about the Trump administration retracting foreign aid and more.

About this episode: Medicaid helps make health care accessible to millions of adults and children in the U.S. In this episode: a look at the potential impacts of federal budget cuts on states, hospitals, physicians, and the beneficiaries themselves. Guests: Dr. Gerard Anderson is an expert in health policy and a professor in Health Policy and Management and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.   Dr. Jennifer Wolff is an expert in policy relating to the care of persons with complex health needs and disabilities, the Eugene and Mildred Lipitz Professor in Health Policy and Management, and director of the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: 2024 Election Series: What's At Stake For Health Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and Drug Pricing—Public Health On Call (September 2024) Ex-GOP lawmaker: Medicaid cuts politically risky—Politico 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 @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH 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.

In this episode of the  Salience Podcast, we explore health and the relationships between personal agency and systems. As a society, we under-invest in preventative health in favor of big pharma and a medical model that focuses too much on remedies. Many people would rather take a pill than make the effort to eat healthy whole food and move well.Our guest today is Dr. Anita Shankar from John Hopkins Department of International Health within the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Anita researches and develops behavioral interventions to foster personal agency and leadership in vulnerable populations. In this episode, we talk about some extraordinary examples of developing personal agency through training, and the impact that can have on even the most vulnerable and disempowered populations. For more information about The Salience Podcast and Frontline Mind please visit our website at https://www.frontlinemind.com/the-salience-podcast/ You can also sign up for our newsletter here https://frontlinemind.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ff181d12c77d7cea5f19a2c48&id=fd7357f614

Anna Person, MD discusses threats to the Medicaid program and how they could impact people with HIV with Kate McManus, MD, MSc, FIDSA, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia in the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Amy Killelea, JD, Assistant Research Professor at the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) and consultant to the HIV Medicine Association.  

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About this episode: President Trump's executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO could have lasting implications on the health and wellbeing of the world, and on the American people. In today's episode, the essential roles that the WHO plays both for the U.S. and around the globe, America's imperfect relationship with the institution, and the potential consequences of a U.S. exit. Guest: Dr. Judd Walson is an infectious disease physician and epidemiologist, and the chair of the department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Reflecting on the US Withdrawal from the World Health Organization—Infection Control Today What Leaving the WHO Means For the U.S. and the World—Time Magazine 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 @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

My guest today is Aziza Ahmed, a Professor of Law and N. Neal Pike Scholar at the Boston University School of Law. She is also a Co-Director of BU Law's Program on Reproductive Justice. She joins me and UVA Law 3L, Nia Saunders, to discuss her new book Risk and Resistance: How Feminists Transformed the Law and Science of AIDS, forthcoming from Cambridge University Press in 2025. Prior to teaching, Professor Ahmed was a research associate at the Harvard School of Public Health Program on International Health and Human Rights. She came to that position after a Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship where she worked with the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS. Professor Ahmed was a member of the Technical Advisory Group on HIV and the Law convened by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and has been an expert for many institutions, including the American Bar Association and UNDP.Reading ListAhmed BioLinda C. McClain & Aziza Ahmed, The Routledge Companion to Gender and Covid-19 (2024)SCHOLARLY COMMONSNicole Huberfeld, Linda C. McClain & Aziza Ahmed,Rethinking Foundations and Analyzing New Conflicts: Teaching Law after Dobbs 17 Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy (2024). SCHOLARLY COMMONSAziza Ahmed, Dabney P. Evans, Jason Jackson, Benjamin Mason Meier & Cecília Tomori, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health: Undermining Public Health, Facilitating Reproductive Coercion 51 Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics (2023)SCHOLARLY COMMONSAziza Ahmed, Feminist Legal Theory and Praxis after Dobbs: Science, Politics, and Expertise 34 Yale Journal of Law and Feminism (2023)SCHOLARLY COMMONSKrawiec Bio

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Dr. Jacob Kendall, PhD, MSW, MPH

Linda Kreter and WiseHealth for Women Radio with today's guest Atala Tovar, International Patient Liaison, health coach, and entrepreneur, discuss the intense need for advocacy in navigating the health system. Fluent in four languages, Atala supports international visitors who come to America for treatment and procedures, sharing her unique combination of communication, compassion, and the cultural knowledge necessary support the fears and trepidation of the patient, and importantly, of the family. Helping Women Thrive!

This brief episode offers an update from Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH. Listen for an update on the patient discussed in Episode 38. Related Resources: Episode 38: Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation   About the Speakers: Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM Dr. McPherson has practiced hospice and palliative care as a clinical pharmacist her entire career. She is a professor at the University of Maryland and executive program director of the online Graduate Studies in Palliative Care (Graduate Certificates, MS, PhD) program. She has served as a resource to medical staff for pain and symptom consultations, opioid conversion calculations, methadone dosing and other medication-related issues. McPherson is particularly interested in assuring patients with a serious illness receive goal-concordant medication therapy. She has authored five books including the popular Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide to Effective Dosing and numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters.   Alex McPherson, PharmD, MPH Dr. McPherson received her Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, followed by her Master of Public Health (MPH) with a dual certificate in International Health and Pharmaceutical Assessment, Management, and Policy from Boston University in Boston, MA. She went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD. Subsequently she completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA and Pain Management and Palliative Care Specialty Residency at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy/MedStar Health. She is currently a Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where she serves as faculty in the interdisciplinary Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program. In addition, she serves as a faculty member for the nation's first M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy), and M.S. in Palliative Care (University of Maryland Graduate School) programs. She is an active member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists and has published and presented internationally on topics pertaining to pain management and palliative care. Her academic interests include early integration of palliative care in advanced illness, navigating transitions of care at the end-of-life, and the pharmacologic management of symptoms in serious illness. Her newest interest includes the integration of narrative medicine practices as a tool for reducing burnout and improving resiliency among palliative care providers.

In this episode of Imperfect Mommying, I welcome Dr. Nicola Dehlinger, a naturopathic doctor specializing in treating the whole person. Dr. Nicola shares her approach to natural therapeutics, focusing on identifying the root causes of health issues and tapping into the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Together, we explore how modern medical systems often disconnect us from our own wisdom, emphasizing the importance of listening to both mind and body. We also discuss the power of intuition, the role of emotions in health, and how to be advocates for ourselves and our children in a system that sometimes fails to see the bigger picture. A must-listen for any parent curious about alternative health approaches and fostering trust in their own instincts. Dr. Nicola Dehlinger received her B.A. in International Health from Brown University in 1997, graduating with honors. Dr. Nicola graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona in 2004. Dr. Nicola is the founder of Pura Vida Natural Healthcare in Durango, CO where she sees people locally and on-line. Dr. Nicola is an expert in the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia. By connecting people back to themselves, she is able to minimize supplements and medications as her patients become empowered to heal themselves. Dr. Nicola welcomes all patients, regardless of age or ailment, who are willing to invest in themselves. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Nicola leads group and private retreats. She also teaches a variety of on-line classes. In her free time, you can find her in the mountains or the kitchen, enjoying time with her husband, son and their dogs. Connect with Nicola: @doctornicoland FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doctornicola www.alysialyons.com Connect with me: linktr.ee/momsupportcorner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/momsupportcorner/support

In this episode, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH discuss a complicated case involving a patient in her mid-50s from East Africa who is suffering from metastatic cancer. The conversation highlights the challenges of complex pain & symptom management while supporting a patient's goals of care. Related Resources: Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation About the Speakers: Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM Dr. McPherson has practiced hospice and palliative care as a clinical pharmacist her entire career. She is a professor at the University of Maryland and executive program director of the online Graduate Studies in Palliative Care (Graduate Certificates, MS, PhD) program. She has served as a resource to medical staff for pain and symptom consultations, opioid conversion calculations, methadone dosing and other medication-related issues. McPherson is particularly interested in assuring patients with a serious illness receive goal-concordant medication therapy. She has authored five books including the popular Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide to Effective Dosing and numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters.   Alex McPherson, PharmD, MPH Dr. McPherson received her Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, followed by her Master of Public Health (MPH) with a dual certificate in International Health and Pharmaceutical Assessment, Management, and Policy from Boston University in Boston, MA. She went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD. Subsequently she completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA and Pain Management and Palliative Care Specialty Residency at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy/MedStar Health. She is currently a Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where she serves as faculty in the interdisciplinary Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program. In addition, she serves as a faculty member for the nation's first M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy), and M.S. in Palliative Care (University of Maryland Graduate School) programs. She is an active member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists and has published and presented internationally on topics pertaining to pain management and palliative care. Her academic interests include early integration of palliative care in advanced illness, navigating transitions of care at the end-of-life, and the pharmacologic management of symptoms in serious illness. Her newest interest includes the integration of narrative medicine practices as a tool for reducing burnout and improving resiliency among palliative care providers.    

About this episode: What will the Presidential election mean for health care? A look at the candidates' priorities and track records for the future of the Affordable Care Act and health care coverage and cost. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate. Guest: Gerard Anderson, PhD, is an expert in health policy and a professor in Health Policy and Management and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Medicare and Drug Pricing—Public Health On Call Podcast (September, 2022) Prescription Drug Costs Driven By Manufacturer Price Hikes, Not Innovation—NPR Shots The Johns Hopkins Drug Access and Affordability Initiative  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 X @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

How Veolia Prioritizes Health and Safety Worldwide? At Veolia, safety isn't just a requirement—it's embedded in the company's core values. Leading the charge is Arnaud Valleteau de Moulliac, Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Water Technologies. In this week's episode, Arnaud speaks with Scaling UP! H2O host Trace Blackmore about how safety initiatives are reshaping Veolia's culture around the world. Arnaud emphasizes that health and safety are non-negotiable: "It's a 24/7 commitment." This episode takes you inside Veolia's global approach, showing how the company's 8,000+ employees have integrated safety into their daily routines. What Drives Veolia's Health and Safety Initiatives? For Arnaud, safety comes from a personal place: “As a father of four, ensuring everyone gets home safely is paramount.” This family-first approach reflects Veolia's deep commitment to safety, which has been an ongoing focus for over a decade. “Ten years ago, we launched International Health and Safety Week, where every subsidiary worldwide participates in focused discussions and actions on safety.” This annual event creates a space for employees to assess their work environments, recognize potential risks, and form long-lasting safety habits. But at Veolia, safety isn't just about one week—it's about creating a culture that endures year-round. Fostering a Culture of Safety Every Day While International Health and Safety Week serves as a focal point, Veolia's goal is to make safety a daily priority. “We need to ensure that health and safety are part of our everyday routines, not just something we think about once a year,” Arnaud notes. To keep safety top of mind, managers at Veolia conduct at least six field visits each year, evaluating safety practices and identifying areas for improvement. Employees are encouraged to report near-misses and incidents, creating a culture were speaking up about safety is valued. “It's about creating an environment where people feel safe to voice concerns without fear of judgment,” Arnaud says. “Building trust is essential.” A Cultural Shift: Breaking Old Safety Norms One of Veolia's biggest achievements over the last decade has been a shift in how employees view safety. Arnaud recalls a time when raising safety concerns was often seen as a sign of weakness. Today, those conversations are welcomed and encouraged. “There used to be this mentality of being a 'superman'—toughing it out in unsafe conditions. That's behind us now, but we always stay cautious. The human element means we can never stop paying attention to safety,” Arnaud warns. This shift has been a significant victory for Veolia, but the work isn't finished. The company remains vigilant, continually adapting its safety approach to address both evolving risks and human factors. Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Safety Transformation As Veolia marks the 10th anniversary of International Health and Safety Week, Arnaud reflects on the company's progress. One key success has been the reduction in workplace accidents and the increasing willingness of employees to report safety risks. “Ten years ago, speaking up about safety could be seen as a weakness,” Arnaud explains. “Today, it's a sign of strength and responsibility.” This cultural change has transformed how employees view safety—not as a policy, but as a core value that protects their colleagues and ensures everyone returns home safely. Starting a Safety Culture: Insights for Small Teams For small businesses, building a safety culture might seem overwhelming. However, as Arnaud explains, it's not about financial investment—it's about leadership and intention. “Safety starts at the top. Being an exemplary leader doesn't cost anything. It's about creating policies and following through. Take time to sit with your team and ask, ‘What are the risks?' It's an investment in people, not just resources. Any company, no matter its size, can do this,” Arnaud emphasizes. Manager Visits: Fresh Eyes on the Ground As part of Veolia's commitment to safety, manager site visits provide an opportunity for leadership to spot issues that might have become invisible to regular operators. These visits aren't just procedural—they're a chance to bring fresh perspectives into the conversation. “Even non-operational colleagues—those from HR or finance—ask valuable questions during these visits. Their common sense often uncovers risks that might otherwise go unnoticed. Safety is about asking the right questions, not about being an expert,” Arnaud explains. One Key Takeaway: Lead by Example If there's one message Arnaud wants listeners to take away, it's this: “Be exemplary. It starts with you.” Veolia's success in transforming its safety culture is a powerful reminder that leadership and continuous vigilance are the best tools for creating a safe working environment, no matter the size of the operation. Stay Informed and Stay Safe! As Veolia's journey shows, building a culture of health and safety requires effort, commitment, and teamwork. Whether you are part of a large organization or a small team, Arnaud Valleteau de Moulliac's insights offer valuable lessons for promoting safety in any workplace. Timestamps 01:46 - Trace Blackmore thanks you for connecting at AWT last week and thanks you for the Innovation Award 07:54 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 11:13 - Interview with Arnaud Valeteau de Moulliac about his commitment to safety 40:05 - Drop by Drop with James McDonald  Connect with Arnaud Valleteau de Moulliac Email: arnaud.valleteau@veolia.com Website: www.veoliawatertechnologies.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arnaud-valleteau-de-moulliac-9b85353a/ www.linkedin.com/company/veolia-water-technologies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeoliaWaterTech Read or Download Arnaud Valleteau de Moulliac's Press Release HERE Links Mentioned Ep 358 Safety First: Practical Tips, Big Results in Water Treatment Walk me through this “Safety Third” thing – Mike Rowe The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Drop By Drop with James  In today's episode, I have a “what if” for you. What if the temperature of the softener regeneration water drops in the wintertime? Now, if you're in an area with a warmer climate year-round, you may not have to worry about this, but for those who live in colder climates, it is something to consider. How could colder water temperatures cause an issue with softener regeneration? Have you ever considered this before? The answer is that water is denser at cooler temperatures. This could be especially important during the backwash step of the softener regeneration. A proper backwash is necessary to ensure efficient softener operation. It loosens the bed, minimizes pressure drop, cleans and classifies the resin, and maintains an even water flow across the cross-sectional area of the resin bed. Backwash flow rates must be high enough to expand the bed by 50% and typically last around 10 minutes or more. If the water is denser because it is colder, the same flow rate used in the warmer months can result in expanding the resin bed even MORE, which could ultimately lead to washing good resin down the drain. Resin manufacturers often have tables that show the required flow rate based upon water temperature. A big picture look at these tables roughly shows that, in Fahrenheit, when the temperature drops to half what it was in the summer months, the required flow rate could drop to half as well. Be sure to always refer to the resin manufacturer's specifications for actual design numbers, though.  2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.   

Are you often tired, struggling to sleep, or having health problems you can't explain? The cause could be hiding in your home: the invisible electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs). These unseen energy waves, given off by everyday electronics, can harm your mind and body. But don't worry - you can take simple steps to protect yourself and make your home a restful, healthy space. Imagine waking up rested, having energy all day, and getting the deep sleep you need. It's all possible, and it starts with knowing and learning how to control these energies.In this episode, I sit down with my friend Steve Frazier, who is a business coach with high-vibe energy. We talked about electromagnetic frequency (EMF), one of the most commonly asked questions I receive, and ways to protect our homes from its harmful effects.While we may not be able to eliminate all sources of EMFs, we can create a supportive and healing environment in our homes. Tune in for practical tips to minimize EMF exposure in your home; then begin with a few changes, and soon your home will be a sacred space for good health.Resource: Grab the easy-to-follow Home Wellness Checklist now:https://jenhellerlifestyle.myflodesk.com/homewellnesschecklistRead the blog: Orgonites and EMF Protection: Your Guide to Better Energy and HealthLinks Mentioned:Nicolas Pineault's book The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFsMartin Pall's 5G: Great Risk for EU, U.S., and International Health!Take Back Your Power documentarySteve Frazier Bio:Steve Frazier is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, having bought his first restaurant at 28. Throughout his career, Steve has opened and operated multiple small businesses, including five restaurants. In 2014, he earned an MBA from American Intercontinental University, furthering his commitment to lifelong learning.He started making orgonite pieces with the idea he needed some personal and home protection for himself and their eight grandchildren. Realizing he had something that could help everyone, he now sells to the world!  His pieces offer personal protection up to protecting full rooms. His mission is to empower your health & happiness and protect you with Orgonites by Steve.Connect with Steve Frazier:Facebook: @orgonitesbysteveOrgonite Website: Orgonites by SteveCoaching Website: New Biz PreneurConnect with Me: Website: www.jenhellerlifestyle.com Instagram: @jenhellerlifestyle Facebook: @jenhellerlifestyle YouTube: @JenHellerLifestyle Email me at hello@jenhellerlifestyle.com

Chris Craytor took on a significant challenge when joining the board of IHRSA, the  International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. At a time when raising funds was particularly difficult, Craytor played a key role in steering the organization towards a stronger focus on advocacy, education, and research. With the strategic hire of Liz Clark as CEO, Craytor helped pivot IHRSA—now known as the Health and Fitness Association—towards these critical areas. This shift was underscored by the COVID pandemic, which signifcantly heightened awareness among club operators about the importance of advocacy. Craytor envisions increased efforts to influence state-level legislation, recognizing that many crucial battles for the industry are won and lost at the local level.  Chris and host Pete Moore discuss a range of topics crucial to the fitness industry, including managing member relationships, especially within the Medicare Advantage community, and the critical role of customer retention. Chris shares his innovative approach to business by addressing personal and professional challenges and emphasizes the significance of strong leadership. They also explore the ever-evolving landscape of health insurance, exercise and its impact on long-term health, and the importance of preventative care covered by groups like Medicare and Medicaid. Chris also highlights the rapid growth in insurance-based memberships and the challenges and solutions provided by Welld Health, a leading software platform connecting health clubs to healthcare payers. Key themes discussed Discussing importance of active voter participation and issues. ACAC founded with inclusive, community-focused approach. Layering AI in medical data for reimbursement. Software companies require 5-year SaaS agreements. States for ACAC business expansion in 36 months. Clean database, streamline member files, reduce rejection. Popular programs offer competitive advantages in business. A few key takeaways:  1. Medicare Advantage Programs and Revenue Potential: Health clubs can significantly benefit by targeting the Medicare Advantage community. Large chains have the potential to generate millions of dollars monthly through these programs. 2. Customer Retention and Leadership: Effective customer retention efforts are crucial for clubs. Finding the right individual within the club to manage these efforts can make a significant difference. The role of a Chief Revenue Officer was highlighted as potentially beneficial for improving accounting processes and overall efficiency. 3. ACAC's Inclusive and Comprehensive Approach: Chris shared insights into ACAC Fitness and Wellness, which operates on a larger format with high-end amenities. Their approach to inclusiveness, medical programs, physician referrals, and partnerships with doctors and hospitals sets them apart. The emphasis on tracking member outcomes and offering first-class service above their middle-market price point further highlights their differentiation. 4. Health and Fitness Advocacy: The rebranding of IHRSA as the Health and Fitness Association underscores a new focus on political advocacy, education, and research. Project 435, for example, aims to have a club captain advocating for health clubs in each of the 435 congressional districts, showcasing the importance of grassroots advocacy within the sector. 5. Challenges and Benefits of Health Insurance Integration: The podcast also shed light on the integration of health insurance with fitness clubs, particularly the challenges around eligibility verification, member management, and reconciliation. Software platforms like Welld Health play a critical role in reducing rejection rates and bad data, ultimately saving significant revenue for clubs. The ability to run long-term medical programs via partnerships with YMCA's and medical centers further illustrates the evolving landscape of preventative healthcare coverage. Click here to download transcript.  Resources:  Chris Craytor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-craytor/ Welld Health: https://www.welldhealth.com/solutions   ACAC: https://acac.com/  Prospect Wizard: http://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com  Connect With Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaloadvisors/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integritysquare  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halotalks  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-square/  Website: https://www.halotalks.com

John Fangman, MD discusses how providers can engage with their state Medicaid programs to reduce barriers to HIV medications with Kate McManus, MD, MSc, FIDSA, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia in the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD, MPH, Professor with the Division of Infectious Disease at the University of Wisconsin and Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. See the companion Helping Medicaid Patients Access Their HIV Medications Fact Sheet. 

Too many men struggle to be happy in their intimate relationships, and fail to find a healthy version of masculinity that works for them. Disconnected males, without a strong sense of inner guidance, can behave destructively and even abusively towards those around them.  In this classic episode of The Meaningful Life, Andrew talks to Jed Diamond PhD, founder of MenAlive, about his own journey. Jed explains how he came to heal his “family father wound” and how he has helped thousands of men to do the same.  A big part of this is investigating our “personal creation myth”: unearthing the trauma of our origins, dealing with the truth, and moving forward with honesty and love. Also crucial is learning to be in the company of other men. It is only when a man can be comfortable in his own skin, with other men, that he can build successful intimate relations.  Jed Diamond PhD has a Masters degree in Social Work and a PhD in International Health. He founded MenAlive in 1968 as a resource for men to build healthy lives and eliminate the stresses that undermine their health and wreck their relationships. He is the author of many well-received books on men's health and masculinity.  Subscriber Content This Week If you're a subscriber to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Patreon), this week you'll be hearing: Three things Jed Diamond knows to be true. AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools  Find out more about Jed Diamond's book My Distant Dad: Healing the Family Father Wound Read about Jed Diamond's book 12 Rules for Good Men  Read Andrew's thoughts on what to do if you or your partner feel like you're in the throes of what society would call a midlife crisis: https://andrewgmarshall.com/ten-tell-tale-signs-midlife-crisis/  Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

Many significant aspects to consider related to retirement planning in academic medicine are covered in-depth this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest Lawrence Appel, MD, MPH. Dr Appel is The C. David Molina, MD, MPH, Chair in Medicine with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, a joint program of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Appel holds a primary appointment as Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine with joint appointments in Epidemiology and International Health. During this interview, Dr. Apple discussed his meticulous retirement planning process, including creating spreadsheets to outline his transition from full-time to part-time effort. He emphasized the importance of considering not only financial aspects but also personal goals and relationships in retirement planning. You can learn more about the financial aspects to retirement in Faulty Factory Episode 215 – Investing Basics for Faculty and Retirement Planning with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD Furthermore, there is a new section of our website dedicated to housing all of our retirement-related podcast episodes that you can access here. In this week's episode, Dr. Apple highlighted the practical side of succession planning and leadership development within his research units, to ensure a smooth transition for his colleagues and trainees' post-retirement. His intentions are to remain involved in research activities post-retirement, albeit in a more supportive and advisory role. We hope that by listening to this week's episode and hearing about Dr. Apple's thoughtful approach to retirement planning, it will provide you with guidance for your own efforts, whether it's sooner or later, when the time comes for you to navigate a purposeful transition in this phase of life.

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Mike Alpert was the President/CEO of The Claremont Club from 1997 – 2020. Locatedin Claremont, California, The Claremont Club is a full-service athletic, aquatic, tennis,wellness and social facility encompassing 19 acres. During his time at the Club hecreated a dedicated team with a sense of ownership and accountability; developed aclub culture of a passionate and value-based entity and created a focus on making adifference in people's lives.Mike has served on the Northwest Athletic Club Association Board of Directors and is apast President of the California Clubs of Distinction. He is also an Advisory BoardMember of the Medical Wellness Association. Mike is a recipient of the Richard S.Kirkendall Award: one of only two non-educators to receive this award from theClaremont Unified School District; The REX Roundtable Ben Franklin Award; TheOntario/Montclair School District Stone Cutter Award and The Medical WellnessAssociation Distinguished Community Service Award.Because his passion is for the chronically injured and the chronically ill, Mike has beenpresenting “Exercise is Medicine” to universities and organizations internationallyincluding Israel, Italy, Madrid and Ireland. He believes that now, more than ever, thehealth care industry and the fitness industry must join efforts in treating and preventing the progression of disease and the effects of injury.Presentations include the following:International Health, Racquet & Sports Club AssociationClub IndustryCalifornia Clubs of DistinctionFit LifeMedical Wellness AssociationAll REX Roundtable ConferenceREX Europe Madrid, SapainExercise is Medicine, IsraelREX Roundtable ItalyInternational European Congress ForumCity of HopeAmerican College of Sports MedicineRotary InternationalUniversity of California, RiversideWestern University of Health Sciences, PomonaMike currently works as the Chief Operating Officer at Smart Health Clubs, a memberfacing software solution for Health Clubs.Resources: Cancer and Fitness:  cancerfitness.org

What does the Postpartum period look like in other countries? What can we learn from moms who are refugees and what can they learn from us? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Jennica Anusua Galloway shares insights from her travels and work all over the world.Jennica Anusua has a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and International Health and a Masters of Health Science with a focus in Global Mental Health from John Hopkins University. She specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma and in violence prevention and is focused on family and community level healing for C-PTSD, anxiety and depression and how to live healthy lives after abuse. Her work has included development of a mental and emotional health support group for Perinatal and Postpartum moms, specifically for refugee women. She has done maternal intervention work both locally and internationally under grants and with the International Rescue Committee and University of Utah. A lot of the work she's done focuses on healthy attachment and healing in the family setting and she is passionate about helping people find healthy spaces to thrive. Connect with Jennica on Instagram. 

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – We explore the WHO "Pandemic Treaty" and its similarities to organized crime tactics. Joining me is James Roguski, NEC-SE Director for International Health, for a deep dive into the treaty, WHO secret meetings, and changes in International Health Regulations. We discuss these revelations after key global health...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – We explore the WHO "Pandemic Treaty" and its similarities to organized crime tactics. Joining me is James Roguski, NEC-SE Director for International Health, for a deep dive into the treaty, WHO secret meetings, and changes in International Health Regulations. We discuss these revelations after key global health...

Anti-obesity medications (like Ozempic) are quickly and dramatically shifting the way weight loss is approached. Lifestyle interventions involving calorie restriction and high-volume exercise, once viewed as primary tools to treat obesity, now seem inadequate next to these potent drugs. Furthermore, the oversimplified mantra of “eat less, move more” seems far less relevant given how these medications work.As fitness professionals have been heavily involved in the “move more” part of that mantra, it is understandable why some in the industry view these medications as challenges to overcome rather than opportunities to embrace.Our guest in episode 113, Dr. Renee Rogers, brings a unique perspective to this topic. As an obesity researcher and a former fitness professional herself, Dr. Rogers understands both the challenges and opportunities fitness professionals face with these medications. In this conversation, we'll gain insights from Dr. Rogers into how these medications work and what the latest research tells us. We'll also unpack the very real challenges these medications present for fitness professionals.More importantly, and constructively, Dr. Rogers concisely lays out the opportunities these drugs open up for fitness professionals. Using this opportunity-oriented lens, Dr. Rogers shares how fitness professionals can still have a very meaningful impact on individuals taking anti-obesity medications. You won't want to miss this informative and perspective-shifting conversation on how fitness professionals can embrace anti-obesity drugs.Show Notes Page: https://wellnessparadoxpod.com/episode113Our Guest: Dr. Renee Rogers, PhD Dr.  Rogers is an expert in bio-behavioral healthy lifestyle intervention and platform design with a focus on relevant engagement strategies to promote long-term adherence.  Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the Chair of ACSM's Strategic Health Initiative (SHI) for Behavior and Chair of ACSM's International Health & Fitness Summit. She blends her background in theater and production with her formal academic training in Exercise Physiology, Behavior Change, and Weight Management to develop and implement innovative health promotion, physical activity, and weight management initiatives that encourage well-being and healthy lifestyle engagement. Playing many professional roles that include working as a practitioner, program director, researcher, and consultant shapes her translational approach to platform and programmatic design.   Dr. Rogers has a strong foundation in clinical research and translational work. She is an expert in developing lifestyle interventions with progressive strategies for engaging different population groups across the lifespan. Focus is on strong engagement and adherence to drive physiological changes such as cardiovascular fitness, strength, physical function, cognition, and overall quality of life. Key is her ability to translate research into real-world practice. Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

William H. Foege, MD, MPH is the Emeritus Presidential Distinguished Professor of International Health at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University and the Gates Fellow at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He is an epidemiologist who worked in the successful campaign to eradicate smallpox in the 1970s. Dr. Foege became Chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Smallpox Eradication Program, and was appointed director of CDC in 1977.In 1984, Foege and several colleagues formed the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, a working group for the World Health Organization, UNICEF, The World Bank, the United Nations Development Program, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Its success in accelerating childhood immunization led to an expansion of its mandate in 1991 to include other issues that diminish the quality of life for children.Dr. Foege joined The Carter Center in 1986 as its Executive Director, Fellow for Health Policy and Executive Director of Global 2000. In 1992, he resigned as Executive Director of The Carter Center, but continued in his role as a Fellow and as Executive Director of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development. In 1997, he joined the faculty of Emory University, where he is Presidential Distinguished Professor of International Health at the Rollins School of Public Health. In 1999, Dr. Foege became a Senior Medical Advisor for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In 1999, Dr. Foege resigned as Executive Director of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, and in 2001, he retired from both Emory University and the Gates Foundation. However, he remains active in both organizations as Emeritus Presidential Distinguished Professor of International Health and as a Gates Fellow.

Maudra Brown, MPH, CHES, APM, PAHM is Chief Health Strategist at MRB Public Health Consulting. She has over 16 years of public health experience championing Innovation in public health, focusing on non traditional partnerships and incorporating best practices with independent thought leadership. She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance at College of Charleston. She then pursued a Master of Public Health in International Health and Sustainable Development at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.Shownotes: https://www.thephmillennial.com/episode170Connect with Maudra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maudrabrown/Join 800+ people on our email lists: https://www.thephmillennial.com/signup/Chapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@1:36 Maudra Brown, MPH, CHES, APM, PAHM Intro@3:16 Identify and personal background @6:00 Education can't teach you community work@13:45 Integrating public health into businesses @20:00 What is Public Health?@23:50 Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Performance at College of Charleston@29:00 Undergrad experiences@33:35 Master of Public Health at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine@36:15 Experiences during Tulane @45:40 MPH Takeaways@49:57 Pediatric Injury Previously at Medical University of South Carolina @54:30 Health Policy Analyst @58:30 Steps to advancing in her role@1:07:30 Clinical Quality Director@1:11:47 Chief Health Strategist at MRB Consulting@1:23:10 Advice for independent consultants in public health @1:28:47 Connection & Future Predictions @1:32:52 The Furious Five@1:37:53 Support UsSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Contribute to the show (one-time or monthly)- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

Modern-day evidence-based medicine mandates a strong understanding of current local and international guidelines. Surgeons rely heavily on these reports, but what to do when they differ? We have partnered with the ESVS podcast in creating the Transatlantic Series, where we compare and contrast our respective society guidelines. In this inaugural episode, we explore the SVS carotid artery disease guidelines published in 2022 and the recently updated ESVS guidelines published in 2023. Representing the American perspective, we are excited to speak with Dr. Ali AbuRahma. Dr. AbuRahma is the former president of the Society of Vascular Surgery, the Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Charleston Area Medical Centre at West Virginia University, and the corresponding author of the latest SVS guidelines on extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Representing the European perspective, we are delighted to speak with Dr. Barbara Rantner. Dr. Rantner is the co-chair of the 2023 European Society of Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease and a leading physician at the Ludwig-Maximillian University Hospital in Munich, Germany. Further reading and links: The North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) & Audible Bleeding Landmark Papers NASCET Episode  Randomized trial of endarterectomy for recently symptomatic carotid stenosis: final results of the MRC European Carotid Surgery Trial (ECST) The 2nd European Carotid Surgery Trial (ECST-2): rationale and protocol for a randomized clinical trial comparing immediate revascularisation versus optimized medical therapy alone in patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis at low to intermediate risk of stroke European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guideline on endarterectomy and stenting for carotid artery stenosis A comparative effectiveness study of carotid intervention for long-term stroke prevention in patients with severe asymptomatic stenosis from a large integrated health system SVS Patient Safety Organization (PSO) TCAR Surveillance Project SVS Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) & VQI TCAR Registry Important recommendations of the German-Austrian S3 guidelines on the management of extracranial carotid artery stenosis (Paper only available in German)  Hosts: Laurence Bertrand is a 5th-year vascular surgery resident at the Ludwig Maximilian University Hospitals of Munich, Germany.  She is a medical graduate from KULeuven, Belgium, and has a Master of Science in International Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.    Ezra Schwartz (@EzraSchwartz10) is a medical graduate from McGill University pursuing a Master of Medical Science in Medical Education at Harvard Medical School. He is applying to integrated vascular residency programs this year.  Please share your feedback through our Listener Survey! Follow us on Twitter (@audiblebleeding) and learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/.  

https://youtu.be/CchlIk9SRBs Dr. Patricia (Patty) Mechael is an award-winning, internationally-recognized digital health specialist of three decades. Her work has been honored by the John Hopkins University Knowledge for the World Distinguished Alumnus Award, the British Council UK Education Social Impact Award, and the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Resident Fellowship. On top of being a public health specialist, Patty is also a mom and author, who combines her passions for technology and innovation, science, women's rights, and the environment to inspire kids and adults through her writing.  Drawing on her career in global health, Patty's works wrestle with the toughest public health and societal issues of our time, including the environment, pandemic preparedness, responsible technology and AI, and mental health. She is recognized as a pioneer in the use of mobile and other technologies for health.  She is the co-founder and policy lead at the South Africa-based non-profit, HealthEnabled, has served as executive director of the mHealth Alliance at the United Nations Foundation, and as executive vice president of the Personal Connected Health Alliance.  In addition, she is co-editor of mHealth in Practice: Mobile technology for health promotion in the developing world, which is published by Bloomsbury, an editorial board member of the Journal of Medical Internet Research and Oxford Open Digital Health Journal, and a regular contributing author to AIMed's quarterly journal.  She has developed new curricula in research methods and information technology for health and international development and taught at many leading schools, including Columbia University, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers University, American University in Cairo and Beirut, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In addition to having several books published, including her debut novel, The Antidotes, Patty has penned more than 100 publications on various aspects of public health and technology in scientific and health journals. Her writing draws on her more than 30 years of work in 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. She earned a PhD in Public Health and Policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a Master's in Health Science in International Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She resides in Washington D.C. 

[This episode originally aired March 9, 2021.] In this episode we meet Zainab Salbi. Raised under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein by parents who were trapped among his inner circle, Zainab Salbi grew up knowing fear, war, and the pain caused by corrupt and powerful people. In response, at a young age, she committed herself to building a better world—especially for women. After moving to the United States, at age 23, Zainab founded Women for Women, an international organization that, since 1993, has provided financial support, job training, and other services to 500,000 women survivors of war. About the Narrator Philomena Kwao grew up incredibly curious and highly focused on her education. She dreamt of becoming a health policy maker or global health agency which led her to get her masters in International Health management. Moving to NYC and ultimately signing with JAG in July 2013, made her grow as a person in many ways. She knows that she wants to do EVERYTHING in fashion and use it as a launching pad to work with healthcare in developing countries, especially Ghana. Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls, Inc. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced, sound designed, and mixed by Camille Stennis, written by Alexis Stratton and proofread by Ariana Rosas. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi . Special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. For more, visit rebelgirls.com. Until next time, stay rebel!