Podcasts about senior epidemiologist

Eli Kern, Senior Epidemiologist at Public Health Seattle and King County, says public health teams in Washington are finding new ways to identify tobacco prevention challenges and opportunities; Tiffany Meche, Director of the Bureau of Sanitary Services within the Office of Public Health under the Louisiana Department of Health, tells us employees should also be considered during preparations for natural disasters; the CDC is warning about an increased risk of dengue virus infections in the U.S.; an ASTHO webinar will discuss innovation in public health systems; and an article from ASTHO and the CDC explores current health equity science and opportunities in state and local health departments. ASTHO Report: Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report ASTHO Webinar: Lessons with the State of Washington on Medicaid Data and Tobacco Use ASTHO Blog Article: Why It's Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season CDC Webpage: Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Innovating in Public Health Systems Journal of Public Health Management & Practice Webpage: Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity – Preliminary Considerations for Implementing Health Equity Science at State and Local Health Departments ASTHO Brief: Advancing Health Equity Science Implementation in Health Departments  

According to a recent study, Canada is experiencing an increase in cancer cases, yet the general trend in both cancer incidence and mortality rates is declining. Guest: Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist at the Canadian Cancer Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do people enjoy nostalgia? The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends. Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh Seg 2: Can a newly discovered gene predict Alzheimer's Disease? A new study has shown that a certain gene can show markers for Alzheimer's Disease which in turn could be used to predict a person's likelihood of developing the disease. Guest: Bryce Taylor, Intern for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria:  Ottawa has finally noticed BC with summer approaching to announce an assistance package. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why are cancer rates expected to spike in 2024? According to a recent study, Canada is experiencing an increase in cancer cases, yet the general trend in both cancer incidence and mortality rates is declining. Guest: Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist at the Canadian Cancer Society Seg 5: Is intermittent fasting actually good for you? It's one of the biggest trends in health and dieting, but is it actually good for you? Guest: Dr. Evan Foreman, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Well Centre at Drexel University Seg 6: How has the Parker Lake Wildfire escalated? The wildfire near Fort Nelson has rapidly grown and now poses a significant threat to the community, burning just 2.5 kilometers away.  Guest: Sarah Hall, Information Officer for the British Columbia Wildfire Service Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report: It's Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 8: Is BC one step closer to replacing SROs? The Province will not be involved in the regulation of rents in the DTES. The amendments introduced today will merely enable the City of Vancouver to enforce its own bylaws Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing Seg 9: How is Fort Nelson contending with the Parker Lake Wildfire? Guest: Rob Fraser, Mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: THE LATEST ON THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP,  Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. Libby and the panel discuss the number of claims processed under the Canada Dental Care Plan since it launched at the beginning of May. CANCER DIAGNOSES IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM Libby Znaimer is joined by Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist with the Canadian Cancer Society and family physician, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel Amid Canada's primary care shortage, there's a concerning trend whereby patients are being diagnosed with Cancer during visits to hospital emergency departments. TORONTO FIRE CHIEF MATTHEW PEGG IS RETIRING THIS YEAR Libby Znaimer is now joined by Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg. This month, Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg announced that he will be retiring as of October 4th of 2024. He reflects on his career and the leadership role he took on during COVID-19. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Inyang Uwak, an environmental epidemiologist with a background in medicine. They discuss Inyang's experience with her MPH and DrPH program, how to succeed in environmental epidemiology, and how Inyang's clinical background has helped her in her current career. You'll LearnHow Inyang found her way to public health and specifically epidemiology and environmental from a clinical backgroundWhat considerations and support she used to make her decision to switch to public healthHow her clinical experience has helped her in her public health careerInyang's experience with the Johns Hopkins MPH program and juggling school work with family life and motherhoodWhy Inyang chose to pursue a DrPH over a PhD How she was able to incorporate an interest in research work into her programWhat a day in the life of an environmental epidemiologist looks likeWhat skills are necessary to succeed as an environmental epidemiologistWhat opportunities there are in different sectors for environmental epidemiologistsToday's GuestDr. Inyang Uwak is a Senior Epidemiologist with the CDC Foundation, an independent nonprofit created by Congress to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's critical health protection work. Dr. Uwak provides her expertise in the field to the City of Houston Health department's Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention. She received her DrPH from Texas A&M University in Epidemiology and Environmental Health, her MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and her Medical Degree from the University of Calabar, Nigeria. She currently serves as the APHA's Environment Section Program Planning Co-Chair. When she is not working, she enjoys running in the park with her family and creating healthy treats in the kitchen.ResourcesFollow Inyang on LinkedInLearn more about Inyang's research Learn more about the CDC Foundation Learn more about the American Public Health Association Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

Richa Ranade, ASTHO's Senior Director for Overdose Prevention, says it's encouraging to hear President Joe Biden prioritize solutions to the opioid epidemic in his State of the Union address; Dr. Christopher King, the first dean of Georgetown University's new School of Health, will use his lived experience to raise up the next generation of diverse public health leaders; and Rad Cunningham, Senior Epidemiologist at the Washington State Department of Health, offers a simple strategy for departments looking to connect climate change and health equity approaches. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Welcomes President Biden's Call to Beat the Opioid and Overdose Epidemic Georgetown University Medical Center News Release: Georgetown University Announces Dr. Christopher King as Inaugural Dean for School of Health ASTHO Webpage: Public Health Review Podcast ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

This podcast focuses on the Washington State Department of Health's (WA DOH) approach to understanding and addressing climate and equity concerns. Guests discuss the need to continuously make connections between climate change and public health, the role of community engagement and partnerships in advancing these efforts, the use of existing networks to reach at-risk populations, and how to stay grounded in the public health messaging on climate change. WA DOH discusses some of its recent initiatives for engaging environmental justice communities, shares its approach for training and coordinating resiliency planning, and highlights ways the department raises awareness of the climate's impact on health.   Resources: • WA DOH Climate and Health Web Page • WA State Environmental Justice Task Force Final Report • ASTHOReport: Climate Change and Environmental Justice: A Snapshot of Jurisdiction Activities Guests:  Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health Rad Cunningham, MPH, MPA, Senior Epidemiologist, Washington State Department of Health

Africa is joined by Dr Sibongile Walaza, Senior Epidemiologist at National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to talk about the increase in 'whooping cough' cases in the country and why parents should be concerned. The NICD have confirmed the increase in pertussis cases has been reported in South Africa among children younger than five years of age, particularly among infants younger than three months of age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we continue our analysis of One Health, bringing you a discussion about how One Health approaches are being advanced in the Pacific with Dr Salanieta Taka Saketa. Dr Sala is a Senior Epidemiologist in the public health division of the Pacific community (SPC).We discuss how priorities vary in different Pacific country contexts, the application of One Health to noncommunicable diseases, the intersection between One Health and gender and what needs to be done to strengthen the One Health approach in the region.Dr Sala also speaks about the history of One Health in the region, and how whole of government responses to climate change-driven disasters such as cyclones have laid the foundation for using multi-sectoral approaches for disease prevention activities. This episode comes to you from the World One Health congress which was sponsored by the Indo Pacific Centre for Health Security. Find out more at: https://worldonehealthcongress2022.miceapps.com/client/sites/view/WOH2022For more information on Dr Sala's work, visit: The Pacific Community Public Health website: https://php.spc.int/Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network: https://www.pphsn.net/We encourage you to join the conversation at @CentreHealthSec and @WOHCongress.

Air pollution is a familiar environmental health hazard. We know what we're looking at when brown haze settles over a city, exhaust billows across a busy highway, or a plume rises from a smoke stack. Some air pollution is not seen, but its pungent smell alerts you. It is a major threat to global health and prosperity. Air pollution, in all forms, is responsible for morethan7milliondeathseachyearglobally, a number that has increased over the past two decades. Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that changes the natural qualities or traits of the atmosphere. There are many pollutants of major public health concern-both outdoor and indoor air pollution–that cause respiratory and other diseases and are important sources of disease and death. WHO data show that almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants, with low-and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures. To help unpack and better understand this hard hitting issue are Heather Adair-Rohani, World Health Org/WHO Acting Unit Head for Air Quality and Health and Technical Lead on Energy and Health & Jason Sacks, with the EPA-is a Senior Epidemiologist in the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) in the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. EPA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support

Justice Centre lawyer Eva Chipiuk joins Kevin to describe some of the more interesting points in the case challenging the federal vaccine travel mandates. This is a consolidation of four different cases, and after an intense few months of questioning witnesses and experts, the lawyers have just filed 14,000 pages of testimony and evidence.Justice Centre, Aug 9, 2022: Travel Ban legal argument (PDF)Justice Centre, Aug 18, 2022: Justice Centre Federal Vaccine Travel Ban EvidenceJustice Centre, Jan 28, 2022: Honourable Brian Peckford, Nikkanen, Baigent et al. vs. Minister of Transport and CanadaJustice Centre, Jun 3, 2022: Maxime Bernier v. CanadaTransport Canada, Jun 14, 2022: Suspension of the mandatory vaccination requirement for domestic travellers and federally regulated transportation workersBrian Lilley in the Calgary Sun, Aug 10, 2022: Court records show Trudeau brought in vaccine mandates for travel purely based on politicsgoc411 - Employee Directory: Lisa Waddell, Senior Epidemiologist for Public Health Agency of CanadaTrue North, Jan 20, 2022: The UK has dropped all COVID-19 restrictions – will Canada ever follow suit?opengov.ca: Celia Lourenco, Director General of Health CanadaMcMaster University: Dawn Bowdish , PhD, Pathology and Molecular MedicineUniversity of Montreal: Katherine PéloquinCTV Windsor, Mar 11, 2022: 'Data is power': Experts weigh-in on court-ordered release of Pfizer vaccine documentsDaily Clout, Apr 5, 2022: Secret Documents: How Pfizer Covered Up a Flood of Adverse EventsFortune, Jul 5, 2022: ‘We will never be fully vaccinated against COVID': Canadians may be required to get booster shot every 9 monthsDr. Byram W. Bridle SubstackTheme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it has noted an upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the Northern Cape, North West and Free State Provinces. Senior Epidemiologist at the NICD, Dr Harry Moultrie says NICD is working with the respective provinces to ascertain whether the rise in cases can be attributed to cluster outbreaks.

On this episode, you’ll meet Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn with the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about her journey into public health. Samantha is a Senior Epidemiologist and Program Manager. She talks about how they are serving the needs of their community and supporting the tribes during this COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the program focus and activities before the pandemic to provide a well-rounded view of her work.

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Miller speaks on The Body of Evidence Linking Cell Phone and Wireless to Cancer at the Wireless Technology Forum in Michigan in 2018 Dr. Anthony Miller is a physician and epidemiologist. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He has served as Director of the Epidemiology Unit of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, the Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the University of Toronto, Senior Epidemiologist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and Head of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology at the German Cancer Research Centre, 2000-03; Dr. Miller is also a consultant to the Division of Cancer Prevention for the U.S. National Cancer Institute and for the World Health Organization. He has published hundreds of studies on environmental health. In this conference, Dr. Miller lays out the evidence which connects wireless radiation––from cell phones, cell towers, and wifi routers––to cancer.

Jennifer MacLachlan, Senior Epidemiologist at The Doherty Institute shares the reports latest findings on the the prevalence of viral hepatitis, the need to increase diagnosis, treatment & care, and how targeted engagement based on the latest regional data can help drive an increase in testing. https://ashm.org.au/resources/hcv-resources-list/viral-hepatitis-mapping-project-national-report-2018-2019/ Music: ‘Solar Power’ by Zucchini Clan. Used in agreement with the artists.

Professor Naomi Allen was appointed Chief Scientist for UK Biobank in 2019, having joined UK Biobank in November 2011 as Senior Epidemiologist. She is Professor of Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, with a keen research interest in cancer epidemiology. At UK Biobank she is responsible for following-up participants both through linkage with routine health-related datasets, and through web-based questionnaires. She is also involved in developing the scientific strategy for future enhancements for the study. Her research interest is largely in the role of diet, obesity and circulating biomarkers in cancer development. Show Notes: sigmanutrition.com/episode349

Dr Andrew McAuley is currently Senior Epidemiologist within the Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections team at NHS Public Health Scotland where he has a lead role for projects involving people who inject drugs. In this episode, Andrew talks to us about his research relating to HIV, naloxone, the Needle Exchange Surveillance Initiative (NESI) and more, including why Glasgow has the most compelling case in Europe for a Drug Consumption Room.

During the CIRAD Qualitative Risk mapping & Optimization of national monitoring systems meeting held on 15-19 of July 2019, in Rome at the FAO headquarters, we spoke with one of the course trainers, Dr. Elena Arsevska. Dr Arsevska spoke with us about the national capacities in qualitative risk assessment and risk mapping for FMD and similar Transboundary Animal Diseases and the improvement strategies for an early detection and control of them.Dr. Elena Arsevska obtained her Masters degree in 2013 at the University of Montpellier in France, where she specialized in veterinary epidemiology and tropical diseases. She later completed her doctoral thesis at the University of Paris XI, developing both a French Epidemic Intelligence system for animal health and a tool for the web-monitoring of news regarding the detection of disease emergency. She is currently based in Montpellier, where she works for Cirad as Senior Epidemiologist. Elena contributes to the EuFMD program in fifteen countries in Africa, Eastern Europe and Middle East by strengthening existing national capacities for epidemic intelligence, risk assessment, risk mapping and disease surveillance.

In this episode, Dr. Erin Stair interviews renowned cancer epidemiologist, Dr. Anthony Miller, on why he believes our widespread use of cell phones and exposure to wireless technology are fueling a future cancer epidemic, especially in young people. He talks about the data, mechanisms of action, why folks don't seem to take this threat seriously and why technology companies don't feel the need to mitigate risk. Dr. Miller is a trained medical doctor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto's Dall Lana School of Public Health. He is a longtime advisor to the World Health Organization and was the Senior Epidemiologist for the International Agency for Research on Cancer. He also served as the Head of Epidemiology at the German Cancer Research Center and as a consultant to the Division of Cancer Prevention of the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He's published numerous studies on the epidemiology of breast cancer; cancer evaluation and screening tools; environmental causes of cancer, and cancer control measures. Dr. Miller has served as the director of the epidemiology unit for the National Cancer Institute of Canada, a clinical professor for the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University, and was the Chairman for the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the University of Toronto. He's received numerous awards for his work, including: The Medal of Honour from the International Agency for Research on Cancer; The Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Society for Preventive Oncology; and The Distinguished Contributions Award from the Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. To contact Erin, visit bloomingwellness.com Read Erin's new parody on the Sleazy Side of the Wellness Industry here!Follow Erin on Instagram here

Southeastern trains said fewer than 5% of its drivers are women. They've launched a campaign to get forty percent of applicants to be women by 2021. Driver Kelly-Joe Ballard talks to Jane about why she loves the job. All graphic images of self-harm will be removed from Instagram, the head of the social media platform has told the BBC. This is after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who took her own life in 2017, said Instagram had "helped kill" his daughter. We hear from Naomi Salisbury the Director of Self Injury Support: At just 25 US journalist Noor Tagouri is already breaking down barriers in the media industry. She joins Jane to discuss her career and what it means to be a Muslim female journalist in America today. By the end of this year a new smear test system will be rolled out across England. It's already happening in Wales. It's taken decades of research to get to this point but experts say the new screening regime will be more accurate. Dr Matejka Rebolj a Senior Epidemiologist at King's College London explains more.And the author, Yvonne Battle-Felton discusses the lengths mothers go to protect their children in even the most tragic circumstances, themes explored in her novel Remembered.Presenter Jane Garvey Producer Beverley PurcellGuest; Noor Tagouri Guest; Ellie Burrows Guest; Kelly-Joe Ballard Guest; Yvonne Battle-Felton Guest; Dr Matejka Rebolj Guest; Naomi Salisbury

Dr. Aisha Jumaan with the Facts about the Genocide of Yemen. Plus a conversation with His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche. The US Senate voted this week 56-41 to end US support of the war on Yemen. According to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders: “The Saudi intervention in Yemen has created the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, with millions of people facing imminent starvation. The time is long overdue for the United States to stop following the lead of Saudi Arabia, a brutal regime that recently murdered a dissident journalist and has no respect for human rights. Further, and importantly, the Senate must reassert its constitutional authority and end our support of this unauthorized and unconstitutional war.” Dr. Aisha Jumaan returns to the Beloved Community to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the latest political developments. Dr. Jumaan is the founder and president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.  (http://www.yemenfoundation.com) , a nonprofit charity organization that aims to provide relief to the people of Yemen and support peace building efforts.Professionally, Aisha has been working as an independent consultant in health related projects since April 2013.  She manages and coordinates Health funded projects in Yemen, including the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Prior to this Aisha was a consultant for CDC FETP program supporting FETP programs in the Middle East. In 2011 she helped establish the Yemen program (amid social and political unrest) in collaboration with CDC, WHO and the Ministry of Public Health and Population.Between 2008 and 2010, Aisha was the Director of the HPV vaccine project at PATH working in India, Peru, Vietnam and Uganda. She has served as a Senior Epidemiologist for over 10 years in several divisions at CDC, including Cancer, Immunizations, Nutrition and Environmental Health.  She has been the primary investigator on several research projects and provided epidemiological and statistical technical expertise. As an Assistant Professor at both Emory University School of Public Health in the Epidemiology Department and at Sana’s University in Yemen under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aisha developed and taught intermediate epidemiology to graduate students as well as epidemiology and biostatistics to medical students. While in Yemen, Aisha served as a National Program Officer for the United Nations Population Fund and as a Health Program Officer for the United Nations Development Fund, supervising several major programs in collaboration with local government institutions. She developed and implemented training programs for US Peace Corps Primary Health Care Volunteers in Yemen, and has evaluated training programs for Primary Healthcare Workers for the Dutch Volunteer Organization SNV. Aisha holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina, an MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University, and a BA in Biology from Mills College. Plus John Shuck speaks with His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche who visited the West Coastthis summer.He was born in India on November 18, 1985. He was taken to the Tibetan Childrens Village in Dharamsala, after his mother died, and stayed there until His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized him as the reincarnation of his Senior Tutor, the 6th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche, who passed away in 1983. During this interview, he spoke with John Shuck about leadership, suffering, kindness, and happiness.

As of Tuesday, December 11th, the Senate is poised to vote on ending US support of the war on Yemen. According to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders:"Tomorrow, I will move to proceed to S.J. Res. 54, the resolution I have offered with Senators Lee and Murphy to end U.S. involvement in the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen. I am optimistic that a bipartisan coalition of senators will vote to make clear that the United States will no longer support Saudi Arabia in its incredibly destructive war. The Saudi intervention in Yemen has created the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, with millions of people facing imminent starvation. The time is long overdue for the United States to stop following the lead of Saudi Arabia, a brutal regime that recently murdered a dissident journalist and has no respect for human rights. Further, and importantly, the Senate must reassert its constitutional authority and end our support of this unauthorized and unconstitutional war." Dr. Aisha Jumaan returns to the Beloved Community to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the latest political developments.  Dr. Jumaan is the founder and president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.  (http://www.yemenfoundation.com) , a nonprofit charity organization that aims to provide relief to the people of Yemen and support peace building efforts. Professionally, Aisha has been working as an independent consultant in health related projects since April 2013.  She manages and coordinates Health funded projects in Yemen, including the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Prior to this Aisha was a consultant for CDC FETP program supporting FETP programs in the Middle East. In 2011 she helped establish the Yemen program (amid social and political unrest) in collaboration with CDC, WHO and the Ministry of Public Health and Population. Between 2008 and 2010, Aisha was the Director of the HPV vaccine project at PATH working in India, Peru, Vietnam and Uganda.  She has served as a Senior Epidemiologist for over 10 years in several divisions at CDC, including Cancer, Immunizations, Nutrition and Environmental Health.  She has been the primary investigator on several research projects and provided epidemiological and statistical technical expertise. As an Assistant Professor at both Emory University School of Public Health in the Epidemiology Department and at Sana’s University in Yemen under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aisha developed and taught intermediate epidemiology to graduate students as well as epidemiology and biostatistics to medical students. While in Yemen, Aisha served as a National Program Officer for the United Nations Population Fund and as a Health Program Officer for the United Nations Development Fund, supervising several major programs in collaboration with local government institutions. She developed and implemented training programs for US Peace Corps Primary Health Care Volunteers in Yemen, and has evaluated training programs for Primary Healthcare Workers for the Dutch Volunteer Organization SNV. Aisha holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina, an MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University, and a BA in Biology from Mills College.