Podcasts about Public health

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Christina Madison to explore the vital yet underutilized role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. The scientists discuss how pharmacists can significantly improve healthcare access and patient outcomes when empowered to practice at the full scope of their training. Dr. Madison examines the barriers preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their potential as healthcare providers, emphasizing the critical importance of community pharmacies in public health. The conversation addresses the implications of the newly launched TrumpRx program while advocating for greater recognition of pharmacists as essential members of the healthcare team. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize the importance of building trust in healthcare professionals and leveraging pharmacists' expertise to strengthen the overall healthcare system. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoM2n5olkzo Handle @ The Public Health Pharmacist (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn) Handle @ PublicHealthRx (TikTok and X) https://youtu.be/m50-QoIbtZQ https://wapo.st/3OeLC93 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CaEbMUb5RYZ2NwQUb3i-6VQEih_0Dt6G/view (00:00) Intro & Public Health Update (04:16) What's A Health/Science News Item That Caught Your Attention? (10:09) What Does Expanded Access Mean For Communities That Face Barriers To Care? (12:39) Big Chain Pharmacies vs Community Pharmacies (19:38) What Is TrumpRX? (24:57) Who Will TrumpRX Help? (29:09) Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) (32:48) Building Trust With Pharmacists (35:35) What's Giving You Hope In Public Health And Science Right Now? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A major measles outbreak is testing public health systems, community trust, and the power of vaccination. In this episode, Dr. Brannon Traxler, ASTHO member and Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Services & Chief Medical Officer, South Carolina Department of Public Health, shares the latest update on the state's response, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases since October 2025. She explains why vaccination remains the cornerstone of outbreak control, how rapid case identification and contact tracing are helping to slow transmission, and what health officials are learning about spread within large, close-knit households.  Then, Heather Tomlinson, Senior Analyst of Environmental Health at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, breaks down the growing presence of kratom in U.S. markets. She explains its traditional use in Southeast Asia, how modern products differ from natural leaf preparations, and why highly concentrated or synthetic compounds are raising new health concerns. With federal guidance still evolving, states are developing a patchwork of policies—offering lessons for how public health can respond to emerging psychoactive substances.youtube.com/watch?v=cNt_Wgu8LqEKratom 101: What You Need to Know | ASTHOASTHO (@ASTHO) on XAssociation of State and Territorial Health Officials (@asthonews.bsky.social)Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (@asthonews) • Instagram profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/association-of-state-and-territorial-health-officials/ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials)

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores the deep connections between Black History Month and public health, emphasizing how historical struggles and initiatives within Black communities have shaped modern public health policies and practices. Omari highlights the contributions of the Black Panther Party and other historical figures in advocating for health equity, community health, and social justice, urging listeners to recognize and continue this legacy in their own work.

Finding the right funding for new ideas is challenging, especially when traditional philanthropy often favors established connections. However, open-call grant models are leveling the playing field, encouraging organizations to propose big, bold solutions that might otherwise stay under a funder's radar. In today's episode, host Josh Gryniewicz interviews Marc Moorghen from Lever for Change about the ways open calls are reshaping access to philanthropic funding. You'll learn the value of approaching major grant applications as learning opportunities, how to use expert and peer feedback to strengthen your case for support, and ways to leverage strategic storytelling to move funders to action. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources Lever for Change Bold Solutions Network https://leverforchange.org/bold-solutions-network Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award https://leverforchange.org/open-calls/larsen-lam-iconiq-impact-award Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative https://www.refugeeslead.org "Something 'Amazing' Happened" (NEST360 story) https://leverforchange.org/article/impact-story/something-amazing-happened [NPFX] Authentic, Ethical, and Effective Messaging — From Theory to Practice https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/authentic-ethical-and-effective-messaging-from-theory-to-practice [NPFX] How to Measure the Impact of Your Narrative Change Strategy https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/how-to-measure-the-impact-of-your-narrative-change-strategy Guest Marc Moorghen serves as Vice President, Marketing Communications at Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the MacArthur Foundation. He leads strategic communications that help promote large-scale philanthropic investments to address global challenges. Since its founding, Lever for Change has influenced over $2.5 billion in grants and provided support to more than 500 organizations. In his role, Marc works closely with staff and donor partners to develop and implement mission-driven strategies that elevate issues, expand engagement, and support a growing global network of outstanding nonprofits. He also provides counsel to funders, helping shape messaging that amplifies their investments and drive long-term impact. Before joining Lever for Change, Marc founded and led On Message Communications, a consulting firm focused on strategic marketing and communications for cutting-edge nonprofits and philanthropists. Marc holds a bachelor's degree from Southampton University in the United Kingdom and master's degrees from the University of Leuven in Belgium and the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. https://www.linkedin.com/in/moorghen/ https://leverforchange.org/ Interview Host Josh Gryniewicz is the founder and Chief Narrative Strategist at Odd Duck, a storytelling-for-social-change creative consultancy focused on impact-driven organizations. Josh is the co-author of the award-winning national bestseller, Interrupting Violence. For over a decade, he has worked in nonprofit communication. In 2018, he founded Odd Duck to combine his passions for storytelling and social change. The agency's Navigating Misinformation for Community Health framework has been shared with over a thousand community health organizations. Odd Duck has worked with nearly a hundred change-making organizations and advised hundreds more, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the White House. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgryniewicz/ https://oddduck.io/ https://www.interruptingviolence.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement

Why having easy access to a driver's license, regardless of your immigration status, is important for public health. -o-www.everythingispublichealth.comBluesky Social: @everythingisPHMastodon: @everythingispublichealth Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com   Photo by Rolando Garrido on UnsplashSupport the show

Recently the federal government released new guidelines for alcohol and food. Marion Nestle discusses those new guidelines and her lifetime's work as a nutrition expert and nutrition policy advisor. Marion is a Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She has a PhD in molecular biology and an MPH in public health nutrition from the University of California. Marion is a past senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of sixteen books, several of them prize-winning, most notably "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health" (2002); "Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety" (2003); "What to Eat" (2006); and her new book, "What to Eat Now." Marion can be reached at Marion Nestle | NYU Steinhardt. Her books are available everywhere. The State of Wisconsin's Dose of Reality campaign is at Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin. More information about the federal response to the ongoing opiate crisis can be found at One Pill Can Kill. The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host or Westwords Consulting. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

Presented by Karly Hampshire, MD; Natasha Sood, MD, MPH; and Bhargavi Chekuri, MD (Moderator)STFM Conference on Medical Student Education Closing Session | Sunday, February 1, 2026Climate change is the greatest health threat of the 21st century, yet medical education has been slow to prepare future physicians for its wide-ranging impacts on health systems and patient care. In this session, we spotlight the power of student-led innovation in advancing climate and health education through two globally recognized initiatives: the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) and Climate Resources for Health Education (CRHE). Both began as grassroots projects by medical students who identified gaps in their training and took action to fill them. PHRC now benchmarks health professional schools internationally on planetary health curriculum, research, and operations, while CRHE has developed a growing library of open-access teaching materials to equip faculty with ready-to-use climate and health resources.Through a panel discussion with the co-founders of PHRC and CRHE, participants will hear first-hand stories of how these initiatives were built, scaled, and sustained as international collaborations. Panelists will reflect on their “aha” moments, early challenges, and lessons learned in fostering inter-institutional collaboration, leveraging mentorship, and bridging the gap between education and clinical practice. As both panelists now train as residents, they will also share how their perspectives on climate and health education have evolved with greater exposure to patient care and health systems.This session will equip educators, learners, and leaders with practical insights on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging collaboration, and supporting the next generation of change agents in climate and health education.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this session, participants should be able to:Describe how trainee-led initiatives have advanced climate and health integration in medical education worldwide.Identify strategies for fostering collaboration, mentorship, and sustainability in grassroots educational innovations.Apply lessons from student innovators to support the development of new climate and health education efforts at their own institutions. Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2026Karly Hampshire, MDKarly Hampshire is an internal medicine resident at Columbia University pursuing a career at the intersection of medical education, climate change, and health. As a medical student at University of California San Francisco, Karly founded the Planetary Health Report Card Initiative, a student-led, metric-based initiative to evaluate and inspire planetary health engagement at health professional schools worldwide, now active in over 180 health professional schools in 10 disciplines in 21 countries. She was also awarded the Emerging Physician Leader Award from Health Care without Harm for her Interview without Harm Initiative, an advocacy, research, and educational campaign urging decisionmakers to prioritize sustainability and equity in evolving decisions about the future of medical training interviews post-COVID. She currently is in the inaugural cohort of the GME Certificate of Distinction in Climate Change, Sustainability and Health at Columbia University.Natasha Sood, MD, MPHNatasha Sood is a resident at the Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and her Master of Public Health from Columbia University in Environmental Health Science with a specialization in Climate Change and Health. While in medical school at Penn State College of Medicine, Natasha co-founded the national organization, Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF), and w

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde connects three fast-moving global signals from Feb 16–22, 2026: as coercive diplomacy returns to center stage, legitimacy battles shift into courts and security perimeters, and "basic systems" (water, climate resilience, and public health) show dangerous strain. Why are high-stakes negotiations increasingly paired with escalation? When politics becomes a legal and security contest, who decides what's dissent versus threat? And what happens when sewage leaks, floods and fires, and vaccine gaps all hit the trust economy at once? Bidemi closes with a practical question for leaders and citizens alike: which "pump handles" matter most before the next surge arrives, and who's accountable for pulling them?Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They're crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Promeed, bringing "Silk Luxury for All." If you're building big dreams, don't sleep on your sleep. Promeed makes 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin: less friction, fewer sleep creases, and a smoother morning. Their silk is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, too. Upgrade your bedtime routine at promeed.com.Support the show

Jenny Opalinski has spent more than a decade inside hospitals where people lose the ability to speak, breathe, swallow, and sometimes survive. A medical speech language pathologist by training, she worked in ICU, neuro rehab, and long term acute care settings, including a Level 1 trauma center, where she watched clinicians absorb 10 to 15 traumatic events in a single shift and then get told to move the crash cart faster next time.That lived reality pushed her to co found The Wellness Shift, an advocacy and education platform focused on healthcare worker burnout, suicide, and assault. In this conversation, Opalinski walks through the moment that changed everything for her: standing in a hospital hallway listening to a family wail after a failed code, followed by a debrief that addressed logistics and ignored grief entirely.She also explains how that work led to Humanity Rx, her podcast about the human cost of medicine, and Dragon's Breath: Calming Tricks for Big Feelings, a children's book that translates evidence based breathing and regulation strategies into language kids can actually use. The episode covers moral injury, time scarcity, false wellness, respiratory muscle training, and why empathy keeps getting treated as an optional expense instead of clinical infrastructure.RELATED LINKSJenny Opalinski on LinkedInThe Wellness ShiftHumanity RxDragon's Breath: Calming Tricks for Big FeelingsAspire Respiratory ProductsFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I don't feel seen when I'm here." When a Native Hawaiian elder says this during a diabetes appointment, it exposes what data alone can never capture. In this episode, Kandis Draw, Nina Lopez, and Dr. Augustina Mensa-Kwao challenge the textbook version of public health. From end-of-life planning in Chicago to community-led research in Hawai'i and youth mental health in Baltimore, they show what happens when we stop leading with programs and start leading with listening. This conversation is about trust before interventions, dignity alongside outcomes, and recognizing that communities have always practiced public health even when systems failed to acknowledge it. If you're ready to rethink what public health really looks like, this episode is for you.   Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

Public health is everywhere, but too often, people don't see it. In this episode, we explore how the field can build a stronger future by investing in the next generation of professionals and improving how it communicates its value to the public. Dr. Kimberly Wyche Etheridge, Senior Vice President of Health Initiatives at ASTHO discusses why workforce pathway programs, mentorship, and hands-on partnerships between universities and health departments are critical as experienced leaders retire and workforce gaps grow. She shares why more students are choosing public health, how practical experience helps bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice, and why retaining early-career professionals requires rethinking workplace culture. From creative funding strategies to proactive pipeline development, she makes the case that investing in people today is essential for protecting community health tomorrow. Then, Brian Castrucci, President and CEO of the  de Beaumont Foundation explains why, in a recent article, he argued public health must do a better job communicating its impact. He explores how partnerships across sectors, from business and education to faith communities, can strengthen support, and why consistency, speed, and alignment in messaging are more important than ever. We also discuss how digital creators and influencers are reshaping trust, why public health should meet audiences where they already are, and what it will take to build a clear, unified value proposition for the field.Journal of Public Health Management and PracticeSubscribe | ASTHO

Over the past year, outbreaks of measles, a highly transmissible virus, have affected thousands of unvaccinated people across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With more than 5,000 cases and sustained transmission during 2025, Canada lost its measles elimination status in October. And the United States and Mexico could lose elimination certification later this year. To what extent are current outbreaks driven by changing immunization practices or attitudes towards vaccination? How might losing measles elimination status impact health security in North America and beyond? What will it take to stop the current outbreaks and re-ignite progress towards global measles elimination? Listen to this broadcast from the CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security with Natasha Crowcroft, Vice President, Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs, Public Health Agency of Canada; William Moss, Professor and Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Daniel Salas, Executive Manager, Comprehensive Immunization Special Program, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), regarding measles outbreaks and elimination in the North American context and the implications of sustained measles transmission for regional and global health security. Katherine E. Bliss, CSIS Senior Fellow and Director, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience with the Global Health Policy Center, will moderate.

Hosts: Katie Meyering, Hali Nurnberg Guest: Jennifer Daniels Air date: Feb 23, 2026

About this episode: A recent analysis of FDA documents has found that the agency has historically regulated mifepristone—a medication commonly used to terminate pregnancy—based on available scientific evidence and without ideological bias. In this episode: Caleb Alexander, an author of the study, discusses these findings and their implications for a possible new review of the medication by FDA. Guests: Dr. G. Caleb Alexander, MS, is a practicing internist and drug safety expert at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: The US Food and Drug Administration's Regulation of Mifepristone—JAMA Study: FDA Regulation of Abortion Drug Mifepristone from 2011 to 2023 Shaped by Evidence and Caution—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health F.D.A. Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds—New York Times What Is Mifepristone, aka "The Abortion Pill"?—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health What's at Stake for Access to Medication Abortion and the FDA in the Supreme Court Case FDA v. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine?—KFF 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.

Photo: The entrance to the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site in Ganado, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. (Gabriel Pietrorazio / KJZZ) The Interior Department is reviewing signs posted at more than a dozen national parks and monuments as part of President Donald Trump's agenda to “restore truth and sanity to American history”. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, one figure featured at the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site on the Navajo Nation is now in the crosshairs. To Navajos, Ganado Mucho (Many Cattle) is like a folk hero. He went on the “Long Walk”, marching hundreds of miles to be held at a New Mexico fort until he and other leaders signed an 1868 treaty. “And he wasn't defeated in the easy binary of stories that are winners and losers, but peacemaker doesn't mean you're not a resistor.” University of Oklahoma professor Farina King (Diné) says Mucho's legend may be at odds with how the U.S. wants to remember its past on the heels of the nation's 250th anniversary. “The thorn in the side is a disruption to the celebratory stories of Manifest Destiny, conquering the West, taming it and subjecting, you know, Indigenous peoples as if they're just a part of a wild landscape.” Three Navajo men, Tiene-su-se, left, Ganado Mucho, and Mariano in 1874. (Courtesy National Anthropological Archives / Smithsonian Institution) Once freed, Mucho then met fellow trader John Lorenzo Hubbell and kept making peace in the Southwest, settling disputes – often between Mormon ranchers and Navajos. In 1878, Hubbell set up his iconic trading post – still open to this day – and would rename that area. Hence Ganado, Ariz. Health care officials say a new Level IV EMS trauma facility opened by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will mean faster and more efficient care for residents who need emergency medical attention. Mark Moran has more. Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare Services completed a $15 million emergency department in December, which then received a Level IV trauma center designation from the Nebraska Department of Public Health. Marketing Specialist Halle Murray says the new facility is a dramatic upgrade over calling 911. “Maybe the response time for Winnebago is longer if you try to call 911. So, here we actually have our own emergency line. It’s just a quicker response time, whether that’s needing help with something, or a ride to the hospital in an ambulance.” It took six years for Winnebago’s emergency department to earn the trauma center designation, which included rigorous training for the medical professionals and other staff who work there. In additional to advanced training and updated treatment protocols, the site itself was subject to a series of inspections and reviews prior to its Level IV designation. Murray says the trauma center fills a big need. “There’s always people who need help here on the reservation. Again, just getting to them quicker and helping them out the best that we can, and helping them get the care that they deserve, and I would say it’s a huge need in the Winnebago community right now.” Nebraska has one Level I trauma center, located in Omaha. A bill in the New Mexico Legislature that would have allowed state driver's licenses and identifications to include Native American designations failed as the session closed last week, New Mexico In Depth reports. The bill would have allowed applicants to request a mark to appear on their license or ID as Native American. Supports say it is in response to federal immigration actions taking place across the country, as Native Americans have been among those confronted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and having the designation would be another layer of identification. A handful of tribes in the state reportedly supported the bill. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode

How can public health detect invisible threats before they become crises? In this episode, we explore two powerful approaches shaping the future of preparedness: wastewater surveillance and radiological emergency response.  First, Allison Wheeler, Manager, Wastewater Surveillance Unit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shares how her team detected measles in wastewater before clinical cases appeared, helping local partners identify an outbreak early and act quickly. She explains how wastewater surveillance is evolving beyond COVID-19 to monitor emerging and re-emerging diseases, track antimicrobial resistance, and strengthen early warning systems across communities.  Then, Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University and President of the American College of Medical Toxicology breaks down what a radiological incident really looks like, from accidental exposures to nuclear incidents, and why these events may be more manageable than many people assume. He discusses how mass gatherings, like global sporting events, prepare for rare but high-impact scenarios, the importance of detection and decontamination, and how health systems and emergency responders work together to protect both patients and communities.Subscribe | ASTHOMeeting Home PageMeeting Home Page

My guest today is Arianna Injeian. And what an honor to shine light on Arianna, who is shining light on so many others; what an inspiring woman! Her background in Medical Anthropology, Sociology, and Public Health allows her to look at systemic health, particularly in the area of women's reproductive care. In undergraduate school, she started off with a dual major in anthropology and biology. Her love for travel and learning about other people and cultures, brought her to a masters program at the University of Amsterdam, where she had another dual major: medical anthropology and public health.  She is currently at the University of Alabama in yet another dual degree program, for a Masters in Public Health (which she recently completed) and a Ph.D. in Bio-Cultural Medical Anthropology. Her dissertation is a comparative analysis of reproductive health and fertility care in both Alabama and Argentina. Arianna has completed her course work, along with her research in Alabama and is now spending 6 months in Argentina. I learned so much from Arianna, her dedication to honor the lived experiences of women, her advocacy of reproductive justice, her determination to explore what can be done despite many obstacles, and her commitment to collaborative care. I finished our conversation deeply moved by Arianna, the wisdom and passion she brings to her meaningful work; I literally felt grateful that Arianna exists on the planet at this time!  Check out the Show Notes for links to Arianna's proposal that won her a NSF grant to continue her dissertation research, the book I referenced "No Woman Left Behind" by Kate Grant and Kate's organization the Fistula Foundation. Enjoy the podcast! Links: National Science Foundation NFS Award Details Fistula Foundation "No Woman Left Behind" by Kate Grant 

In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Dr. Tyler B. Evans, infectious diseases and addiction medicine physician, public health leader, and author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics. Episode page with links, video, and more Dr. Evans shares a deeply personal “mistake” — giving up his dream of working in global health abroad to take what he thought was a conventional job in the United States. That decision led him to work with Native American communities in Wyoming, build refugee health programs in New York, and serve in leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. What initially felt like a detour ultimately shaped his career and mission. The conversation explores the politicization of public health, the erosion of trust in expertise, and why solidarity among healthcare professionals may be essential to restoring confidence. Dr. Evans reflects on lessons from seatbelt laws, smoking reduction, and pandemic response — and why public health measures are fundamentally about protecting communities, not restricting individuals. They also discuss how scientific understanding evolves, how leaders can communicate uncertainty responsibly, and why learning — not blame — must guide how we respond to mistakes.

Recorded live at the 2025 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM) in Atlanta, this episode of Public Health Speaks features Michael McNair of the New York State Department of Health's Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology. McNair discusses his campaign, Syphilis in Pregnancy: The Role of Public Health Communication in Prevention, developed in response to rising congenital syphilis rates in New York and across the U.S.He explains how the initiative reframed messaging from “congenital syphilis” to “syphilis during pregnancy,” a plain-language shift designed to keep babies at the center of the conversation while empowering pregnant people to seek testing at key points: the first prenatal visit, the third trimester, and delivery. The campaign combined community listening sessions, provider education, and creative outreach strategies to build trust and engagement.McNair also shares practical communication insights for public health professionals, emphasizing the importance of community input, inclusive language, message testing, and clear, attainable calls to action that help people take charge of their health.Learn more about the campaign at https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/congenital_syphilis/ 

Season 9 is off to an exceptionally strong start with our recent discussion with Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Public Health. Dr. Freudenberg is Senior Faculty Fellow and co-founder of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute (www.cunyurbanfoodpolicy.org). He is a leading expert in Commercial Determinants of Health, authoring two key books in the field; At What Cost: Modern Capitalism and the Future of Health (Oxford, 2021) and Lethal but Legal: Corporations, Consumption, and Protecting Public Health (Oxford, 2014 and 2016). He was a contributor to the landmark Lancet series on the topic: https://www.thelancet.com/series-do/commercial-determinants-health.Commercial Determinants of Health can be understood as the ways that market actors influence health and disease globally. Commercial Determinants of Health are related to Social Determinants of Health and Political Determinants of Health, which together form a system that influences patterns of human health and disease. The term developed in the early 2000s, emerging from an earlier concept of Corporate Determinants of Health, recognizing that a small number of multinational global corporations dominate the world economy. Dr. Freudenberg explains that changing behavior of businesses and corporations can achieve public health gains at a much greater scale that traditional individual behavioral change approaches, citing successful policies regulating the tobacco industry and smaller gains changing the business opportunities to favor alternatives to the fossil fuel industry. One of the largest commercial determinants of health is the food industry, where there are multiple opportunities for change. Dr. Freudenberg discusses the importance of coordination between activists and public health professionals to counterbalance the influence of corporations on policy. What is the role of bioethicists? Listen and find out! Bibliography:https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052220-020447https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00011-9/abstracthttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/at-what-cost-9780190078621?cc=us&lang=en&https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lethal-but-legal-9780199937196?cc=us&lang=en&

In this headline-driven episode, Jonathan and Wendy unpack the mounting turbulence inside U.S. public health institutions — from the political fallout over glyphosate and mRNA flu vaccines to FDA reversals, CDC leadership chaos, and a worsening measles outbreak. They examine internal fractures within the Maha movement, the politicization of vaccine policy, and the devastating real-world consequences of misinformation — including a 7-year-old hospitalized with measles encephalitis. The episode blends policy critique, scientific context, and ethical concern, highlighting how regulatory instability and distrust are reshaping American public health in 2026. Connect with us further on https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward/  The Fine Print The content presented in the "We Want Them Infected" Podcast and associated book is intended for informational and educational purposes only.    The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, hosts, and guests on the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators, producers, or distributors. The information provided in this podcast should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical, scientific, or legal advice. Listeners and readers are encouraged to consult with relevant experts and authorities for specific guidance and information.   The creators of the podcast and book have made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date. However, as the field of medical science and the understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, there may be new developments and insights that are not covered in this content.   The creators are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content or for any actions taken based on the information provided. They disclaim any liability for any loss, injury, or damage incurred by individuals who rely on the content.   Listeners and readers are urged to use their judgment and conduct their own research when interpreting the information presented in the "We Want Them Infected" podcast and book. It is essential to stay informed about the latest updates, guidelines, and recommendations related to COVID-19 and vaccination from reputable sources, such as government health agencies and medical professionals. By accessing and using the content, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this disclaimer.   Please consult with appropriate experts and authorities for specific guidance on matters related to health, science, and the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Guests: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah     Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns. Guests:  Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside Host: Greg Johnson Producer:  Kristen Farrah   Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination   Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using tagatose. How to fight against procrastination. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Body language sends signals we're often unaware of — and apparently, that includes your belly button. Where it points can subtly communicate interest, attention, and even attraction. This episode begins with the surprising message your belly button may be sending — and what you might be picking up from others without realizing it. Source: Janine Driver author of You Say More Than You Think (https://amzn.to/3SPYVwt). Have you ever eaten when you weren't hungry… or kept eating even though you were already full — and then wondered why you did that? Most people assume it's about willpower. It isn't. Dr. Jud Brewer explains what's really driving those urges and how to break the cycle without dieting, restriction, or guilt. He's a professor at Brown University's School of Public Health and author of The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop. His work reveals how to stop fighting food — and actually enjoy it more (https://amzn.to/49sbiEw). The App is called "Eat Right Now" and is available wherever you get your apps. We like to believe we're good at predicting the future — our careers, relationships, finances, and even how we'll feel. But humans are notoriously bad at understanding randomness, coincidence, and probability. Why do coincidences seem so meaningful? Why does randomness never look random? And how does this distort the predictions we make about our own lives? Kit Yates joins me to unpack the science behind prediction — and when it's smarter not to predict at all. He's author of How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Predictions—and the Art of Knowing When Not To (https://amzn.to/3Ur3PRM). In 2008, Oxford University compiled a list of the most overused and despised words and phrases in the English language. We wrap up by revealing what made the list — and how painfully familiar many of them still sound today. https://www.wired.com/2008/11/oxford-research/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! HIMS: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit ⁠https://Hims.com/SOMETHING⁠ for your free online visit!  SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠ DELL: Dell Tech Days are here. Enjoy huge deals on PCs like the Dell 14 Plus with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. Visit ⁠https://Dell.com/deals⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES: We love the Planet Visionaries podcast, so listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you're listening to this podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited AdviceJulie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness.  Guests: Julie M. Green, author, MothernessHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this news report, I look at the measles situation in Singapore and the public health measures they are taking.

The gap between vaccine science and vaccine policy has been widening under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Now, the American Medical Association and the Vaccine Integrity Project, based at the University of Minnesota, have announced that they are partnering to create their own vaccine review process, effectively creating a parallel system to the CDC's. Host Ira Flatow talks with Michael Osterholm, executive director of the Vaccine Integrity Project, about the role of this new review panel.Guest: Dr. Michael Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and executive director of the Vaccine Integrity Project at the University of Minnesota.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

What happens when health coverage becomes unaffordable, and who's stepping up to lead in moments like this?  This episode connects two powerful public health stories.First, we break down the ACA enhanced premium tax credits: what they were, who they helped, and what's at stake now that they've expired.  Catherine Jones, Senior Analyst Government Affairs at ASTHO will explain how these pandemic-era subsidies dramatically expanded access to marketplace coverage, helping middle-income families, older adults not yet eligible for Medicare, rural residents, gig workers, and others without employer-based insurance. With premiums now rising sharply, millions may lose coverage, leading to delayed care, skipped medications, more emergency room use, rising uncompensated care costs, and even potential hospital closures, especially in rural communities. We explore how insurance coverage isn't just a healthcare issue, but a population health issue tied to chronic disease management, maternal health, mental health services, vaccinations, and overall mortality. Then, we shift to leadership. James Bell III, Chief of Staff/Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a Doctor of Social Work, reflects on his experience in the DELPH Leadership Program and how it reshaped how he shows up as a public health leader. From finding his voice in high-stakes rooms to practicing servant leadership, advocating for equity, and building authentic national networks, Bell describes how leadership development strengthens not just individuals, but the systems and communities they serve.ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: Legislative Developments in 2025 and 2026 | ASTHODeveloping Executive Leaders in Public Health | ASTHOReducing Hypertension Through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Programs | ASTHOAddressing Hypertension During Pregnancy Improves Maternal and Infant Health | ASTHO

In this episode of Plugged Into Public Health, three second-year MHA students reflect on their summer internship experiences and the lessons they are carrying forward into their administrative fellowships. Matt Mathew shares his experience at UCHealth in Colorado, where he worked across multiple service lines including trauma, oncology, cardiovascular, and neuro/spine. He discusses leading Lean Six Sigma process improvement efforts and learning to manage ambiguity in executive-facing projects. Hattie Dukes spent her summer at Allina Health in the Twin Cities, working in continuing care. Her projects ranged from writing a business plan for an inpatient rehabilitation expansion to exploring housing solutions for long-stay patients. She reflects on the importance of engaging frontline staff and advocating for her own learning. Meg Yellepeddi interned at Deloitte in Chicago, supporting a large-scale electronic health record implementation. She discusses project management in consulting, organizational change management, and the importance of communication and collaboration in healthcare leadership. The episode closes with advice for first-year MHA students preparing for internship applications and highlights where each student will begin their administrative fellowship next year. A transcript of this episode will be available here soon. Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks. #publichealth #MHA #summerexperience #internship #fellowship #mastersdegree #healthadministration #graduatedegree #realworldexperience #iowacity

Show NotesWhat happens when anthropology turns its gaze on psychology and coaching?In this episode, Simon Western is joined by social anthropologist Dr Mikkel Kenni Bruun and social scientist Dr Rebecca Hutten to explore what sits beneath contemporary mental health, therapy, and coaching practices. Together, they discuss culture, power, and the often-invisible assumptions shaping therapeutic work.Rather than treating psychology as universal or value-neutral, Mikkel and Rebecca show how it is culturally produced, shaped by specific histories, institutions, and ways of making meaning. From this perspective, therapy and coaching are never neutral; they are embedded in social, political, and moral worlds.Ethnography is central to this conversation, not just as a research method, but as a way of listening and staying with complexity. Instead of forcing distress, healing, and care into predefined psychological categories, ethnography attends to how these experiences are actually lived across contexts.The discussion also challenges dominant Western ideas of the self. While psychology and coaching often centre the autonomous individual, anthropological perspectives highlight relational and socially embedded selves. This raises urgent questions about what happens when Western therapeutic models travel globally - and what they may erase or misunderstand.Cultural competence comes under scrutiny too. Often presented as a solution, it can risk flattening culture into tidy checklists rather than engaging with lived complexity and power. As psychological language increasingly shapes public policy, workplaces, and everyday life, anthropology helps reveal the cultural and political work happening beneath the surface.Key Takeaways Psychological and coaching practices are culturally produced, not universal Therapeutic cultures vary across histories, institutions, and contexts Ethnography reveals how mental health is actually lived The individual self is not a universal model Cultural competence can oversimplify difference Psychological practice is fundamentally relational Mental health discourse shapes ideas of the “good life” Anthropology makes the familiar strange - and visible again KeywordsAnthropology, psychology, coaching, mental health, therapeutic culture, ethnography, cultural competence, relationality, self, good lifeBrief BiosDr Mikkel Kenni Bruun is a social anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, Research Associate at the Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute, and Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. His ethnographic research includes NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) services and community mental health initiatives in the UK. He is co-editor of Towards an Anthropology of Psychology (2025) and Rhythm and Vigilance (2025).Dr Rebecca Hutten is an independent researcher, social scientist, and Associate Lecturer at The Open University. Trained as an anthropologist, she has worked in government policy research and Public Health at the University of Sheffield, and brings extensive fieldwork and clinical experience within NHS psychological services. She is co-editor of Towards an Anthropology of Psychology (2025).

In this episode of the Public Health Joy Podcast, Dr. Joyee Washington sits down with Quisha Umemba—registered nurse, public health leader, and CEO of Umemba Health—to talk about what it really looks like to bring AI into public health work with clarity, integrity, and impact. Quisha shares her journey from initial resistance (“this is cheating!”) to becoming a certified AI consultant who now trains organizations to reduce busy work and increase people work. Dr. Together, Dr. Joyee and Dr. Umemba unpack what AI can do, what it shouldn't do, and why public health is in an era of redesign that demands innovation without abandoning ethics, community wisdom, or human insight.Key Points From This Episode:Building Umemba Health at the intersection of public health expertise + learning innovation [1:45]Why “AI translator” is the perfect title for leaders helping teams cut through complexity [40:00]The mindset shift: AI doesn't replace your expertise—it amplifies it [4:57]Why public health burnout makes AI's time-saving potential especially relevant [7:34]The “AI iceberg”: why ChatGPT is only the tip, and what else exists beyond it [14:09]How AI can reduce curriculum development time from 20–40 hours down to 4–6 hours [22:40]Using AI for qualitative analysis, data storytelling, and leadership reporting—while keeping a human in the loop [23:27]Real concerns: ethics, privacy, intellectual property, environmental impacts, and “knowledge decay” [32:30]Planting seeds, building confidence, and helping people move from confusion to clarity [39:46]If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: Click Here

Brad Stulberg is the New York Times best-selling author of The Way of Excellence. He cohosts the Growth Equation podcast, coaches executives and entrepreneurs, and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan's Graduate School of Public Health. He also deadlifts 530 pounds! He's also the author of The Practice of Groundedness and coauthor of Peak Performance.  In this conversation, we explore what it means to run sustainably: The truth about motivation Why "balance" is often an illusion The incredible power of surrounding yourself with the right people Is anxiety actually a bad thing? His thoughts on Alex Honnold's summit of Tapei 101 live on Netflix Follow Brad on X or Instagram.  Thanks Previnex Previnex is offering 15% off your first purchase at previnex.com with code jason15.  And big news: Muscle Health Plus - a unique combination of amino acids, creatine, and ingredients that aid protein synthesis and absorption of amino acids - has an all new citrus flavor that is much tastier than black cherry. Now's the time to try Muscle Health Plus because this is your anti-soreness supplement. It will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts.  I love Previnex because they adhere to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they're going to do, ingredients are tested, and they donate vitamins to kids in need. So yes, Muscle Health Plus has ingredients that are clinically proven to improve protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids - critical for helping promote lean muscle mass, strength, recovery, and better body composition.  Kelly just used the Jason15 discount code and wrote, "Muscle Health Plus has allowed me to recover much more quickly from my long runs and strength workouts. Plus, I just feel I have more energy!" Jordan left a review that said, "Love the Muscle Health Plus formula. Hard to find such a complete blend like this that's stimulant free. I Notice I'm stronger in the gym when taking this regularly." Finally, Nancy said "I definitely feel stronger. My muscles don't get as fatigued during my workouts." That's what I love about Previnex. Their products just work!" Get 15% off your first Previnex purchase by using code jason15 at checkout. Visit previnex.com, now with international shipping, and just remember: they offer a 30-day money back guarantee where if you don't feel benefits on their product you get your money back no questions asked.  Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And BIG news! Their newest flavor is now permanently available : LEMONADE SALT! LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season.

Seattle’s fentanyl disaster is so bad that Public Health offers drug overdose guides for dogs. Bob Ferguson continues to be deceitful about the ‘millionaire tax.’ // The Seattle Times has a hilarious piece about how to talk to your kids about ICE activity. // Stephen Colbert continues to throw a tantrum at CBS over his interview with James Talarico.

How to turn complexity into connection through clear communication.Communication in high-stakes moments isn't about saying more — it's about connecting better. For Jonathan Berek and Phil Polakoff, the most effective communicators don't rely on jargon or performance. They rely on empathy, listening, and stories that resonate.Both longtime Stanford Medicine leaders, Berek and Polakoff have spent their careers translating complex, emotional, and often urgent health issues for patients, colleagues, and the public. And they've learned that the message only lands when it's delivered at the right level, with the right intention. “Know your audience,” Berek says, describing the importance of “leveling” — communicating in language that meets people where they are, without talking down or over their heads.For both Berek and Polakoff, listening is the foundation. “The two most important skills in communication are empathy and listening,” Berek explains — not as soft skills, but as the core mechanics of trust. Polakoff agrees, pushing for directness and clarity: “I like a yes or a no. I don't like ambivalence or ambiguity.” And when it comes to being memorable, he's relentless about simplicity: “Think bold, start small.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Berek and Polakoff join host Matt Abrahams to examine what great communicators actually do: prepare deeply, speak concisely, listen with intention, and use storytelling to bring others along. Because as Berek puts it, “People feel the emotion when they see a story,” and emotion — paired with clarity — is what turns information into impact.Episode Reference Links:Phil PolakoffJonathan BerekConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:49) - Raising Awareness For Women's Cancer (03:46) - Redefining Health Beyond Disease (05:08) - Why Storytelling is Essential (07:08) - What Makes a Story Memorable (08:45) - Advice for Better Communication (09:46) - Making Complex Ideas Accessible (10:34) - Speaking at Your Audience's Level (11:57) - Listening & Empathy (12:39) - Improving Communication with Improv (14:08) - Communication for Collective Change (16:47) - Mentorship & The Big Picture (17:58) - The Final Three Questions (21:48) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

NEED HELP FOR AN EATING DISORDER? Call: 888-364-5977 or head to: https://emilyprogram.com/begin-recovery/ Host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes interviews Dr. Jillian Lampert (Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs at The Emily Program), who explains eating disorders as mental health diagnoses that disrupt a person's relationship with food and negatively impact life, and outlines diagnoses including anorexia nervosa (including that it can occur without visible underweight), bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED; she notes orthorexia is not currently a DSM diagnosis. They discuss why athletes are at higher risk (temperament traits like persistence, rule-focus, and high standards combined with sport pressures), warning signs such as secrecy, defensiveness, and constant preoccupation with food, and serious health consequences including RED-S impacts, cardiac risk (especially with purging and electrolyte disruption), GI issues, bone and endocrine effects, and dental damage. Dr. Lampert describes The Emily Program's full continuum of care (inpatient through outpatient, including virtual options), emphasizes individualized treatment for athletes (including decisions about training/competition), and shares Jessie Diggins' public story of treatment, recovery, relapse, and ongoing support; the episode closes with encouragement to seek help by calling or requesting contact through emilyprogram.com. Dr. Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED, is the Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs for The Emily Program, a national eating disorder treatment company. She completed her doctorate degree in Nutrition and Epidemiology and Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. She has an expansive range of policy, clinical, research, education, teaching, and program development experience in the area of eating disorders. Episode Highlights: 01:22 Sponsor Break: WaveBye for Period Pain & Cycle Support 03:00 Eating Disorder Help Resources (NEDA + Emily Program) 04:00 Meet Dr. Jillian Lampert + Why Awareness Week Matters 06:26 Eating Disorders 101: What They Are (and Aren't) 08:31 Types of Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, ARFID, OSFED 12:21 Where Orthorexia Fits + When “Healthy Eating” Becomes Harmful 15:25 Why Athletes Are Higher Risk: Temperament, Perfectionism & Pressure 17:25 Crossing the Line: Red Flags Like Secrecy, Defensiveness & Isolation 21:21 The “Iceberg” of ED Thoughts + How Much You Think About Food 25:02 Sponsor Break: RED-S Quiz + Recovery Membership & Coaching 27:34 Physical Consequences: RED-S, Heart Risk, Electrolytes & GI Damage 34:43 Why you should still talk to a doctor (even if they're not ED-trained) 35:24 From consequences to recovery: the real goal is feeling good again 36:02 Inside The Emily Program: levels of care from inpatient to outpatient 37:59 What makes The Emily Program different: all levels, nationwide, long-term support 40:32 Athletes & recovery goals: using your drive without expecting a quick fix 41:54 Jessie Diggins' story: treatment, relapse, and staying on the team 43:00 Can you keep training in treatment? How athlete care is individualized now 51:45 Recovery is possible: skills that last, hope after relapse, and being your best self 55:28 How to get help today: website, phone call, and don't wait 59:03 Final takeaway + where to find resources and support Resources and Links: For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/ Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code CORTES15 for 15% off: previnex.com Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @‌femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Few issues have tested public trust in medicine as deeply as vaccines, and few individuals have influenced that dialogue more than Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a longtime member of the FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee. In this timely and candid interview with Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Offit points to this year's severe flu season and a resurgence of measles as alarming proof points of how a changing federal perspective on vaccine policy is having a real impact on public health. “You'd like to think you can educate about the importance of vaccines, but I fear at this point the viruses themselves are doing the educating.” In this wide ranging discussion, Dr. Offit also addresses: The rigorous and painstaking process of developing vaccines, based on his experience co-inventing the rotavirus vaccine. Shifting levels of public trust in scientific organizations. Promising innovations in vaccine development. Don't miss this deeply-informed perspective on the interplay of science, policy, and public education, and his encouraging message to young clinicians about managing the current challenges in public health.  Mentioned in this episode: Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPerelman School of Medicine If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES.In this episode, Jennifer Kuo shares her journey at the intersection of arts and public health - and why creative approaches are essential to building healthier communities. She breaks down social prescribing and its growing role in the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting how arts and culture support well-being, connection, and healing.Jennifer discusses her path from the arts into public health, her academic and professional experiences, and what her day-to-day work looks like in the field of creative health. The conversation explores community engagement, social determinants of health, and how to design and evaluate inclusive, arts-based health initiatives. She also reflects on personal growth, leadership, and offers practical advice for aspiring public health professionals looking to find their niche in this evolving space.Link to shownotes

For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes The Right Honourable Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish and USF College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund who discuss Alzheimer's Disease in the US and Scotland, Scotland' several initiatives and programs such as the Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Oversight Board, and how students and advocates can work together for greater brain health for all.   Guests:  The Right Honourable Henry McLeish and Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean, USF College of Public Health.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Evangelos Oikonomou, a cardiologist and data scientist at the Yale School of Medicine, to discuss how AI can extract overlooked signs of heart disease from routine ECGs, imaging studies, and electronic health records—and how to deploy those tools responsibly at scale. Harlan explains whether a widely covered study suggesting that coffee may lower the risk of dementia should change your daily brew; Howie grapples with the ethical questions surrounding a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau. Show notes: Coffee and Dementia "Coffee and Tea Intake, Dementia Risk, and Cognitive Function" "Coffee linked to slower brain ageing in study of 130,000 people" "2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It's Decaf." Evangelos Oikonomou "What Is Opportunistic Screening in Healthcare?" Evangelos Oikonomou: "Artificial intelligence in medical imaging: A radiomic guide to precision phenotyping of cardiovascular disease" Evangelos Oikonomou: "Non-invasive detection of coronary inflammation using computed tomography and prediction of residual cardiovascular risk (the CRISP CT study): a post-hoc analysis of prospective outcome data" Evangelos Oikonomou: "Artificial intelligence-guided detection of under-recognised cardiomyopathies on point-of-care cardiac ultrasonography: a multicentre study" "Fellow Focus in Four: Evangelos Oikonomou, MD, DPhil, Cardiovascular Medicine" Health & Veritas Episode 80: Josh Geballe: Turning Yale Innovation into Startups Evangelos Oikonomou: "TARGET-AI: A Foundational Approach for the Targeted Deployment of Artificial Intelligence Electrocardiography in the Electronic Health Record" "Using AI to Guide AI" "Are A.I. Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?" "The Robot Doctor Will See You Now" Health & Veritas Episode 207: Robert Wachter: AI Is Already Remaking Healthcare "A large language model for complex cardiology care" Vaccine Trial Ethics WHO: Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau "Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO" "Guinea-Bissau suspends US-funded vaccine trial as African scientists question its motives" "Guinea-Bissau Installs Military Ruler After Claims of a 'Fabricated' Coup" In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Legal action has been taken against the EPA over the gas emissions rule change. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Today's episode is part one of a two-part black history month special. We have Ollie Idowu, the CEO of IPHCA, Reverand Pastor Brooks, CEO of Lawndale Christian Health Center, and Ken Burnett, CEO of Christian Community Health Center. And they'll be sharing their journeys as black leaders – both the challenges they face, and what gives them hope for the future of health care.

Are you rethinking your career path after the shifts in public health infrastructure during 2025? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley tackles the most frequently asked question since the show began: What exactly is a public health consultant? Whether you are an expert in policy, epidemiology, or community engagement, this episode breaks down how consulting offers resilience and control in an uncertain job market. Tune in to discover why organizations are desperate for your expertise right now and how you can build a business strategy that creates healthier communities.   Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

Dr. Earl J. Campazzi is board certified and has trained and practiced at some of the finest medical institutions in the country. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Campazzi spent several years on staff providing medical care and teaching resident physicians. He completed his medical training at The Johns Hopkins University and served as chief resident. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Campazzi holds additional postgraduate degrees including a Master of Public Health with emphasis in Health Care Policy and Management and a Master of Health Sciences with emphasis in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, both from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. In 2020, he completed The Stanford Genetics and Genomics Certificate program at Stanford University. Dr. Campazzi also earned his Master of Business Administration with Health Services Management concentration from Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at The Johns Hopkins University.Support the show

About this episode: A pipe collapse outside of D.C. has spilled nearly 300 million tons of sewage into the Potomac River. Recent frigid temperatures and long-term infrastructure challenges are making cleanup a formidable job. In this episode: Natalie Exum of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute talks about the spill, its health impacts, and whether it could have been prevented. Guests: Natalie Exum, PhD, MS, is an assistant professor of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Potomac Interceptor Collapse—DC Water UMD team finds E. coli, MRSA in Potomac River after sewage spill—University of Maryland School of Public Health Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Spill Into the Potomac River—New York Times 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.

Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Oxalate Overload with Sally Norton, a Master in Public Health, Ivy League Nutritionist, and author of “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better.” The discussion delves into the often misunderstood and overlooked issues related to dietary oxalates, commonly found in plant-based diets. Norton shares her personal health journey, which led to her research on dietary oxalate and its impact on various health conditions beyond kidney stones, including arthritis, fatigue, and neurodegenerative diseases. She explores how common foods like spinach, sweet potatoes, and dark chocolate can contribute to oxalate toxicity, and discusses the potential systemic effects and symptoms such as neurotoxicity and gastrointestinal issues. The conversation also covers the challenges in diagnosing oxalate overload, the inaccuracies in existing oxalate food tables, and practical steps for mitigating its harmful effects through diet and supplementation. Listen in to understand how to balance the benefits of plant-based nutrients with the risks of oxalate overload.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Sally Norton, a Master in Public Health, Ivy League Nutritionist, and author of “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better.” 

More federal funding for public health is on the chopping block. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the cuts could mean for Minnesota and why a federal judge stepped in to temporarily block them. 

This one stretches the mind in the best way. What if gravity is the most overlooked force in modern medicine? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Professor of Medicine and Public Health, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai, and Director of the Cedars-Sinai Center for Virtual Medicine and Health System Transformation. We explore bio-gravitational medicine, a groundbreaking framework connecting physics, perception, virtual reality, and human physiology. Watch the video version here. We discuss: How humans evolved to regulate against and stand up to gravity The Reality Paradox and simulation theory in healthcare Why artificial environments may disrupt mind-body balance How virtual reality (VR) can literally "lift" your state of being Why virtual experiences can create real biological change How VR may restore biophilia and reconnect us with our biological origins Why even our perception of gravity influences HRV, cortisol, and mental health What healthcare leaders must consider when designing digital health platforms As digital health accelerates, this conversation challenges us to rethink how technology interacts with human biology. Can simulation realign us with our evolutionary roots? If you're a healthcare executive, clinician, or digital health innovator, this episode will expand how you think about mind-body medicine and the future of healing. Stay tuned for more conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, AI, leadership, and patient-centered care. Connect with Dr. Spiegel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-spiegel-md-mshs-2938a4142 Find Dr. Spiegel's work at the links below. His website: https://www.brennanspiegelmd.com His NEW book "PULL: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides our Health": https://www.amazon.com/Pull-Gravity-Shapes-Steadies-Guides/dp/1250371384#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor Take the QUIZ to discover your "gravi-type" here: https://www.brennanspiegelmd.com/pull#gravitypequiz "The Gravity Doctors" Podcast: https://thegravitydoctors.com/  His book "VRx: How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine": https://www.amazon.com/VRx-Virtual-Therapeutics-Revolutionize-Medicine/dp/1541699769   Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Find out why we're the fastest growing digital health channel on YouTube!  The Digital Healthcare Experience is a hub to connect healthcare leaders and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Taylor Healthcare, this podcast is your gateway to the latest trends and breakthroughs in digital health. Learn more at taylor.com/digital-healthcare About Us: Taylor Healthcare empowers healthcare organizations to thrive in the digital world. Our technology streamlines critical workflows such as procedural & surgical informed consent with patented mobile signature capture, ransomware downtime mitigation, patient engagement and more. For more information, please visit imedhealth.com   The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast: Powered by Taylor Healthcare Produced by Naomi Schwimmer  Hosted by Chris Civitarese Edited by Eli Banks Music by Nicholas Bach