Podcasts about public health medicine

On this edition, Professor David Durrheim chats with Graham Wilson about Influenza. Professor David Durrheim is a Conjoint Professor of Public Health Medicine, University of Newcastle and Director of Health Protection, Hunter New England Health. David answers some of the big questions surrounding the impending flu season, such as why some people still get the flu after vaccination, how influenza is different from the common cold, what age people should start getting vaccinated and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul McKeown, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE National Health Protection Office

Dr Alan Smith, HSE Consultant in Public Health Medicine, talks about a pilot prostate cancer smart screening study that will include 8,000 Irish men in Dublin and Waterford.

Dr. Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at HSE National Cancer Control Programme

Dr Diane Bredin, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine, chats with Joe about the pop-up flu clinics coming to Limerick ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chantal Migone, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE National Immunisation Office, discusses the introduction of a new, free vaccine for chickenpox.

Dr. Louise Marron, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE National Immunisation Office

Dr Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at HSE National Cancer Control Programme

The HSE has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of measles on a bus from Dublin Airport to Clonmel. We speak to Dr. Sarah Doyle, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the Department of Public Health HSE Dublin and South East.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Abigail Collins, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Clinical Lead for the National Healthy Childhood Programme, shares expert advice on preparing children for the school year. The discussion covers preventing and managing common childhood illnesses and building healthy routines, as well as advice for children who are anxious about going back to school. The episode provides practical tips for parents during the busy back-to-school period. To find advice for parents, go to MyChild.ie.   If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or join the HSE Health and Wellbeing mailing list, email Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie.   Produced by GKMedia.ie

On this podcast, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso, a specialist in Public Health Medicine and CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital. Dr. Boikhutso is actively involved in children’s causes and holds leadership positions in organizations such as the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa and the Ronald MacDonald House Charities (South […]

Dr. Paul McKeown, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE National Health Protection

With the sun making a break through today, people are being reminded by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland to protect your skin when outdoors from April to September, even on cloudy days. To talk us though it, Dr Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health Medicine, at the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme

Dr. Lois O'Connor, Consultant in Public Health Medicine

rWotD Episode 2471: Shelley Deeks Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Thursday, 8 February 2024 is Shelley Deeks.Dr. Shelley Deeks, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, FFAFPM, is a Canadian public health expert who is the chair of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Her advertised "specialities include communicable disease control, outbreak investigations, vaccine safety, epidemiology and program evaluation." She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Deeks was the executive lead in Ontario's COVID-19 pandemic response in 2020 in her role at Public Health Ontario.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:40 UTC on Thursday, 8 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Shelley Deeks on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Brian Neural.

A HSE Midwest consultant is warning of potentially fatal risk posed by measles. English health authorities have declared a national incident in light of high levels of transmission of the viral illness in some areas, while cases are also on the rise in parts of mainland Europe. Children under a year old, those with weak immune systems are most at risk of transmission and one in 10 Midwest children aren't up to date with their MMR vaccines. Consultant in Public Health Medicine at Public Health HSE Midwest Dr Breda Cosgrove says while the consequences can be grave, getting a vaccine is a surefire way to protect yourself.

Dr. Ina Kelly, a Consultant in Public Health Medicine based in the HSE's National Health Protection Office, warns of the poor air quality in towns that can be harmful.

Dr Aparna Keegan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE's National Immunisation Office

Dr. Aparna Keegan Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE National Immunisation Office

The HSE is warning the people of Clare of the potentially devastating lifelong health impacts of sexually transmitted infections. A record high number of STIs have been recorded across the MidWest region so far this year, with 274 cases of gonorrhea and 664 cases of chlamydia alone. The HSE is now urging the public to wear condoms during sex and to avail of free STI home testing that can be accessed on www.sexualwellbeing.ie Specialist in Public Health Medicine with Public Health MidWest Dr Kenneth Beatty says the effects can lead to infertility in both males and females.

We hear from the HSE on how to reduce the risk of infections and RSV in children this Christmas. Dr. Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead for the HSE's Child Health Public Health Programme (and Consultant in Public Health Medicine)

The College of Public Health Medicine is adding its voice to the condemnation of the new government's controversial plans to repeal smokefree legislation to fund tax cuts. New Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said his coalition government is committed to reducing tobacco-use through education and encouraging smokers to start vaping, but says the goal to achieve Smokefree 2025 is not workable. The president of the College Sir Collin Tukuitonga says smoking is the single biggest commercial risk factor for preventable disease and premature death in Aotearoa and is responsible for almost ten percent of all health loss. Tukuitonga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's CRUZAMENTO Podcast, André Correia e Daniel Guedelha talked with Stefan Buttigieg, about the impact of AI on healthcare. Highlights include AI's potential in public health, data sharing challenges in Europe, AI projects in Malta, and the importance of equity and ethical data handling in healthcare. Dr. Stefan Buttigieg is a Specialist in Public Health Medicine working in the Ministry for Health in Malta !

Diagnoses of serious abnormalities in cervical screening have fallen by almost 60 per cent. That's according to a new study published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science on the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine. Kieran was joined by Dr Lucy Jessop HSE Immunisation Lead and Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the National Immunisation Office...

Dr. Aparna Keegan, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE National Immunisation Office

In this episode, Sujani sits down with public health physician Dr. Arunah Chandran. They discuss Arunah's clinical work and how she became interested in the field of public health, her work at the Ministry of Health of Malaysia and experience moving to France to work with the IARC, and share job application tips for those interested in working with international organizations. You'll LearnThe clinical encounters that led Arunah to becoming involved in the field of public health What additional training Arunah went through to become a public health physicianArunah's research and work in noncommunicable diseases and women's health with the Ministry of Health in MalaysiaFinding different job opportunities within the same company or systemAdvice on how to figure out if you should seek an additional degree or notArunah's work with the IARC and her experience moving to a different country for workTips on applying for jobs with international organizations and the benefits of keeping a log of values and responsibilities you have had at every positionToday's GuestPublic health medicine specialist, with experience in clinical medicine, health systems, NCD policies, public health operations, and clinical research. Led national policy response for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers in Malaysia. Currently, focused on implementation and evaluation of affordable and equitable integrated multi-cancer early detection package to improve cancer outcomes in resource-constrained settings. Initially trained as a physician, I have a double Masters in Public Health and Medical Aesthetics/Anti-aging as well as a doctorate in Public Health (Epidemiology).ResourcesConnect with Arunah on LinkedIn Learn more about the International Agency for Research on Cancer Listen to the previous episode on the Public Health Resume and CVSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

Dr Paul McKeown, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE

In this special episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, delivered as part of our managing family life and research week, we bring you a reunion that promises insightful reflections and inspiring progress. Join host Professor Heather Mortiboys as they sit down with four exceptional researchers who graced our show five years ago. Back then, they shared their perspectives on the intricate dance between a demanding research career and the joys and challenges of family life. Now, five years later, we've invited them back to revisit those conversations and explore how their journeys have evolved. Listen in as they openly discuss the strategies they've employed, the hurdles they've overcome, and the changes they've embraced. Gain fresh insights into how they've managed to thrive in both their academic pursuits and family responsibilities. -- This week's guests are: Dr Gemma Lace, is Associate Dean Academic (Student Experience) & Lead of the Molecular Biology Dementia Group at the University of Salford. Dr Jo Barnes, is Associate Professor / Faculty Grade Tutor (Research) at University College London. Working on addressing the relationship of imaging markers of presumed cerebrovascular disease and more classical markers of dementia. Professor Tammaryn Lashley, is Professor of Neuroscience and Director of Research in the Queen Square Brain Bank at University College London. Dr Angelique Mavrodaris, is a Clinical Research Fellow & Consultant in Public Health Medicine exploring Ageing, dementia, and infectious diseases from a global public health perspective. Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode – and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you'll find a video version of this podcast with full captions on our YouTube Channel -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.

Today is Tick Awareness Day, it is important for people to know exactly how these little divils get under our skin and how to go about removing the blood suckers. Sean was joined by Dr. Paul McKeown, Specialist in Public Health Medicine with the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre...

According to a new report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Ireland has the lowest immunisation rates for measles in Western Europe – warning of a threat of outbreaks due to vaccination gaps. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Dr Lucy Jessop, HSE Immunisation Lead and Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the National Immunisation Office.

The HSE has said there has been a significant increase in STI rates since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted chlamydia and gonorrhoea seeing the most notable rise. Dr. Derval Igoe, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at the Health Protection Surveillance Centre spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The first state survey looking at long covid begins tomorrow with the HSE planning to invite people from seven counties who had covid to take part. Pat was joined by Jack Lambert, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the UCD school of Medicine and by Specialist in Public Health Medicine, Dr Paul Kavanagh to discuss the new survey and it's implications further.

We hear from Dr Úna Fallon - Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE

Some parts of Ireland saw just an 8% uptake in the second Covid booster. That's according to new stats from the CSO up to the end of November which put the highest uptake at 33% in Rathfarnham-Templeogue. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr. Lucy Jessop Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE's National Immunisation Office.

We talk to Dr Derval Igoe, Specialist in Public Health Medicine with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

Health experts in this region are asking people to 'reduce social activity' where possible amid a spike in respiratory infections locally. Specialist in Public Health Medicine with Public Health Midwest, Dr Kenneth Beatty, is appealing to people to stay at home when unwell if possible.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West says it is investigating a single case of confirmed meningitis in Clare in which a teenager passed away. Dr Kenneth Beatty, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at Public Health MidWest has this advice.

Less than 3% of the United States national budget is spent on public health. This could reflect that Americans value healthcare for the individual, over the well-being of many.

A specialist in public health medicine in the region is raising concerns that local cases of the RSV virus are putting 'extreme' pressure on hospital services. Provisional data shows 206 cases of the infection have been recorded in the Midwest since October. Increased incidences of croup and chest infections are being seen in children as a result, with paediatric services at University Hospital Limerick reportedly managing higher attendances of infants with respiratory illnesses than ever before. Dr. Kenneth Beatty, who's a Specialist in Public Health Medicine with Public Health MidWest, says around half of those getting the disease need hospital care.

Dr Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead for the HSE's Child Health Public Health Programme and Consultant in Public Health Medicine.

Dr. Maria Poynter is a public health medicine specialist and Medical Officer of Health. She is currently the clinical director for the Auckland Regional Public Health Service and will be the director of transformation in the National Public Health Service. She has previously been a council member for the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and is passionate about equity and health-enabling system design. Outside of work, she is energized by family, cooking and exercising in nature. In this episode, we discuss her journey into public health medicine, the differences between training with the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, what it means to be a medical officer of health and the diverse work involved in being a public health specialist. Finally, we discuss her work-life balance, the balance of have a double medical parent household, and the transition of returning to work after being a stay-at-home mum for five years. Support the showAs always, if you have any feedback or queries, or if you would like to get in touch with the speaker, feel free to get in touch at doctornos@pm.me. Audio credit:Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y

Dr Aparna Keegan, Specialist in Public Health Medicine and Flu Lead, HSE

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shiksha Gallow. Dr. Gallow is a South African pioneer in the field of international medical cannabis research. Dr. Gallow holds four degrees in areas such as Biomedicine, & Clinical Pathology. Additionally, she has a Masters in Medical Science, and a master's in Public Health Medicine. She is also the lead investigator for the first medical cannabis trial in South Africa and is an advisor to local and national government and represents part of the Strategic TAT team for medical cannabis Topics: 1. Patient Access in South Africa 2. Medical Cannabis Study in South Africa * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie

For many, screening for cancer is daunting and the fear of the unknown means many don't come forward. But screening is so important and as we'll see, it's nothing to be feared. Dr Alan Smith, Specialist in Public Health Medicine at the National Screening Service, joined Sean with all you need to know on how to screen for bowl cancer.

Dr. Douglas Hamilton, Chair of the Irish Society of Specialists in Public Health Medicine

Richie is joined by Dr.Vincent Carroll.Dr. Vincent Carroll is a respected GP with 25 years experience. Vincent also holds a higher qualification in Public Health Medicine. Vincent uploaded a video which quickly went viral. In it, he expressed his disgust at Ireland's deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. Varadkar said that if Ireland was to hold a Covid-19 inquiry, neither Paul Reid, the head of the Health Service Executive or Tony Holohan, Ireland's Chief Medical Officer would be required to give evidence. Vincent discusses this and shares his personal opinions on lockdowns, the media, the vaccine roll-out and much more.Subscribe to Dr. Vincent Carroll's Bitchute channel here:https://www.bitchute.com/channel/WTzqrylcQgRN/

Dr Treasa Kelleher, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine talks to Jerry about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Kerry and offers advice and practical measures we can all use to keep each other safe.

Guest: Lesley London,  Chair of Public Health Medicine in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine  at the University of Cape Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.