Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

On this latest episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley reflects on her recent experience facilitating a workshop for tribal leaders. Sharing personal stories and key takeaways, she talks about the emerging themes of vulnerability, communication, relationship-building, and trust and how each of those themes play an important role as a community leader. Discover the power of flexibility, the signif...

Welcome to another riveting MITRE episode where Dr. Huntley engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Gregorowicz, Department Chief Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. Andy shares his journey, transitioning from software engineering to the world of public health, where he focuses on system interoperability and patient matching. Discover his passion for public health stemming from the profound...

Dr. Huntley announces the much-anticipated Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024. In this episode, she clarifies everything you need to know about the EXPO: what it is, who it is for, why it exists, as well as the changes and additions for the upcoming year. Listen closely as she shares all the essential details for anyone who is curious about the event. Dr. Huntley hopes to prov...

There is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Although it can feel  frustrating at times, this provides us the opportunity to get creative in working to meet this need. Additionally, it provides us with a number of ways to demonstrate our thought leadership, build genuine relationships with people, and grow our networks. In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Huntley together wi...

The pandemic has changed the landscape of the workforce worldwide. It accelerated the shift to remote work, giving people the ability to do their jobs from the comfort of their homes. In this team-focused episode, Laura joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley to discuss their unique experiences and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of working remotely. With a core team of five and clients world...

The technology that makes up the system and processes in public health may be lagging behind the course of innovation compared to other industries. This is where the challenges in public health informatics come in. But what is Public Health Informatics all about? Join us in another MITRE episode where Dr. Brittani L. Harmon, the Public Health Lead and Informatics Expert at the MITRE Corporation, j...

Tune in as Dr. Huntley introduces a valuable resource designed to answer these questions and address the challenges students face when considering their career paths.  

As many have noticed, there is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Dr. Huntley hosts a monthly roundtable discussing a variety of public health topics. During this episode, specialists LaShonda Richardson, Andrea L. Lowe, and Ericka Horne join Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley to share how they answer this question. To help distinguish the field of public health from other a...

Podcasting is such an important part of this business. In fact, it's how it started! In this episode, Dr. Huntley is doing things a little differently and discussing why she podcasts and how she aims to improve her skills.  She recently attended the Podcast Movement (PM) Conference and learned so much. She shares these lessons as well as some behind-the-scenes secrets from the Public Health Epidem...

In a world where there's an influx of information and misinformation, understanding the intricacies between public health and the digital age is more critical than ever. In this episode, Dr. Denise K. Scannell, Chief Social and Behavioral Scientist at MITRE and the force behind HIPE™ Lab, joins the conversation. Dr. Scannell shares her extensive knowledge on the dynamically evolving information ec...

Turning dreams into reality and using those dreams to help people is truly possible, and that's what Pierre Paul, Founder & CEO of We Hear You LLC, proves to us in this episode of the PHEC Podcast. Pierre's path from a diverse upbringing, spanning the landscapes of Guyana, South America, and the bustling streets of Ohio, United States, has shaped him into a visionary entrepreneur and a passionate...

My guest today is LaShonda Richardson, a public health professional with a heart for health and community. She is also the founder of EMERGE Public Health and Community Development LLC (EMPHCD LLC), which is an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. EMERGE's mission is to Educate, Motivate, Empower, Restore, Grow, and Evolve communities with specific emphasis o...

The array of public health threats we face is expanding rapidly and everyone has a responsibility to have a level of preparedness for these situations. We continue with another MITRE-sponsored episode and are joined by Dr. Monique K. Mansoura to discuss her incredible career in public health and how we can all be prepared for public health disasters. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Dr. Mansoura's...

There will always be the need for professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions when it comes to public health. Dr. Paul Arora, vice president of Cytel, joins us today to discuss the importance of using evidence to make decisions about public health, to explain quantitative bias analysis, and share his passion for oncology. Tune in to hear all about what drew Paul to public health, how...

Our guest today is part of a special sponsored series of episodes where listeners will learn about MITRE through conversations with leaders across the organization. Joining us on today's episode is Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, the Managing Director of the Public Health Division at MITRE Health, a federally funded research and development center or FFRDC. He is deeply passionate about elevating and improv...

This could be exactly what you've been needing!  In this bonus episode, you'll learn about an opportunity to receive coaching, guidance, and support in person this year. Location options include the United States and the United Kingdom. By tuning into this bonus episode, you will learn about the event including locations, dates, and exactly who should be attending. There's even a bit of myth-busti...

She joins us to tell us about her life, how she got introduced to public health, her passion for the mental health and substance abuse population, what her company does, and so much more! To hear all this and find out how Princess is connected to our last guest, Dr. Joyee Washington, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www. PHECpodcast.com/

Dr. Joyee Washington, founder of Joyee Washington Consulting, joins us in the episode to explain how she is helping to bridge that gap. Tune in today to hear her thoughts on how public health researchers can conduct research "with" rather than "on" communities and why this is the key to affecting positive change. Don't miss this inspiring episode with a real powerhouse in our field!    Show Notes...

Today's guest is Gary Piercey, who joins us to discuss his career journey in public health and his commitment to serving tribal communities at the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). We take a deep dive into some of the programs that Gary is excited about right now, including an 8-week internship program known as the Tribal Health Experiential Student Internship Seminar (THESIS). For all...

Tuning in you'll hear about our excitement at a positive review of the podcast and what this means for us as well as our gratitude for a supportive social media post. Dr. Huntley encourages listeners in public health to continue to show up. She also suggests that if you need some encouragement or support, sometimes the best way to get it is to give it.

Joining us today is an incredibly thoughtful and creative public health leader, Zainab Shipchandler to discuss her illustrious career and what her company does to improve health literacy. Zainab is a master certified health education specialist and the owner of ZRF Group, with both a master's degree concentrating on maternal and child health and a bachelor's degree in Asian studies. Thank you for...

You'll hear about why you should revisit what brought you to public health to begin with, and other questions you can ask yourself to better understand your motivations for continuing to work in this field.

There is not enough data and information to make effective health decisions for Tribal communities in America. Joining us today is an epidemiologist at the forefront of trying to solve that problem. Erik Ohlrogge is the Program Director at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, which supports tribal communities in their efforts to improve health by assisting with data needs through communit...

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