Prognosis Ohio

Dan Skinner talks with Scott Rider, an Ohioan at heart living with Parkinson's Disease in South Carolina. Scott joined Dan at the WCBE studios on a trip back to Columbus to receive some care, taking the time to reflect on his experience with Parkinson's, state of support and research for those living with the disease, and some of the infrastructure challenges we face in providing communities and h...

Dan Skinner talks with Greg Moody about his work as the Director of Governor Kasich’s Office of Health Transformation as well as his current work on promoting nonpartisan leadership in health care at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. Show notes and links at prognosisohio.com. Hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Copywriting and production support by Angela Lin. Prognosis Ohio is a member of...

Overview: Dan talks with Councilwoman and State Representative-Elect Michele Grim about her recent medical debt relief plan in Toledo, which partners with RIP Medical Debt and uses ARPA funds to eliminate $240 million in medical debt in Lucas County. 1:00 - Things You Need to Know 5:20 - Interview with Councilwoman Michele Grim 7:00 - How the plan works 12:30 - The projected impact of the plan 15:...

On this, the first installment of our collaboration with the Ohio Journal of Public Health, Dan talks with Drs. Dean VanNasdale and Andy Wapner of Ohio State University about the state of vision care in Ohio, especially in light of Ohio's decision, in 2014, to expand it's Medicaid program as part of the Affordable Care Act. Plus, a new installment "Things You Need to Know," focusing on Adverse Chi...

Dan Skinner first learned about Al Edmondson and his barbershop, A Cut Above the Rest, after reading a Columbus Dispatch article about the Everyday Hero award bestowed on Edmondson. As a community hub, the barbershop not only provides haircuts, but it also offers health screenings and other resources to neighbors and customers in the Near East Side. Plus, our first installment of "Things You Need...

Dan talks with Hope Lane-Gavin of the Center for Community Solutions about CCS’ new health and human services fact sheets–each of which shines an important and often sobering light on the situation in Ohio, especially on the cusp of an election of consequence. Show notes are up at prognosisohio.com and WCBE.org. This episode produced in collaboration with the Center for Community Solutions.

Two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Ohio, Dan and Minority Leader Allison Russo reflect on what we have – and haven’t — learned from the pandemic. They also discuss the importance of voting and democratic responsiveness to health. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner speaks with Nancy Woods and Michael Goughenour, organizers with the Southeast Ohio-focused River Valley Organizing, about their community-centered approach to “building each other up for a better Ohio.” Show notes at prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network.

Dan Skinner talks with Stephen David and Alwiyah Shariff with the Columbus Safety Collective to reimagine what public safety could look like in Columbus. The effort focuses on community members and their expertise in collective care as a non-police alternative response. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

On the last episode of the 2021-2022 season, Dan Skinner talks with Dr. Marium Husain, physician and oncologist-in-training, climate activist, and current President of the Islamic Medical Association of North America. Dan and Marium talk about a wide range of issues, including health challenges and opportunities in Ohio's Muslim communities; stigma and violence impacting Ohio's Muslims; and opport...

Dan Skinner talks with Glennon Sweeney, a senior research associate at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, about how the historical design of Central Ohio's communities--both urban and suburban--continues to perpetuate inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes. Show notes, audio streams, and more are at prognosisohio.com. Hosted by Dan Skinner, production support...

On this episode, Dan Skinner talks with Maureen Stapleton, Director of Celebrate One, and housing expert Barbara Poppe, about the Healthy Beginnings at Home project. HBAH is a housing stabilization pilot program for pregnant women. Led by the infant mortality prevention collaborative CelebrateOne, but supported as well by an impressive and expansive group of organizations, HBAH was designed to imp...

On Episode 107, Dan talks with sports writer and Ohioan Craig Calcaterra about his new book, Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game (Belt Publishing 2022). Topics include sports as a health question; the intersection of sports and the health of American social and political life; women's sports and fandom; sports betting; and what healthy fandom looks like. Sh...

Dan Skinner talks with mindfulness coach Daron Larson about why mindfulness is worth fighting for despite attempts by workplaces and profiteers to reduce it to a gimmick. Topics include the mindfulness-industrial complex, whether mindfulness is inherently individualistic, and how small adjustments in individual approaches to difficult situations can improve one's quality of life and enjoyment. Sho...

On episode 105, Dan Skinner talks with civil rights icon, Jim Obergefell, about his motivations for running for State Representative in the Sandusky area (the exact district is STILL TBD). Dan and Jim talk about the transformative nature of caregiving, the importance of caring for caregivers, the Ohio legislative map debacle, the importance of Lake Erie to northern Ohio, and how Jim's friendship w...

Dan Skinner talks with Maria Bruno, Public Policy Director for Equality Ohio about the wave of anti-trans laws under consideration in Ohio, and organization’s efforts to support LGBTQ Ohioans generally. Show notes at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org.

As the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings approaches, host Dan Skinner talks with Sharon Kim and Rebecca Nelson of OPAWL, a grassroots member-led community that organizes for social justice and elevates the voices, visibility, and progressive leadership of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and nonbinary people in Ohio. Dan, Sharon, and Rebecca discuss alarming...

On Episode 102 of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines. Dan and David talk about the corrosive and antidemocratic effects of corruption, including gerrymandering and pay-to-play politics in Ohio, and unpack the ways in which these trends undermine health outcomes...

On the new Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with healthcare reporter and Ohio native Ginger Christ. Ginger is Modern Healthcare’s post-acute care and staffing reporter. Based in Northeast Ohio where she grew up, Christ has most recently covered healthcare and transportation for The Cleveland Plain Dealer. To see the scope of Ginger’s recent reporting, visit her splash page at Modern Health Care....

On the 100th episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan checks in with Senator Sherrod Brown. They talk about the state of things with the Build Back Better Act and Sen. Brown explains why he is focusing so intently on one piece of BBB: making the Child Tax Credit permanent. Other topics include corruption in the Ohio state legislature and the resilience of the Ohio people despite their government failing the...

Dan Skinner talks with policy analyst Rob Moore of Scioto Analysis about the impending legalization of sports betting in Ohio. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Malik Perkins, Public Relations Manager at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective about the state of food insecurity in Ohio, efforts to reduce stigma about the need for food support, and the many services the MOFC provides. Read more and learn how you can support MOFC's work here. Show notes will be posted at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org. This episode of Prognosis Ohio was hosted a...

On episode 97 of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with Isi Ikharebha Green, Executive Director at Physicians CareConnection (the PCC). The PCC, an affiliate of the Columbus Medical Association, is a volunteer-based, charitable organization that helps coordinate care for vulnerable adults in Central Ohio. This includes any person who has healthcare challenges due to individual barriers. The PCC's...

Dan Skinner interviews Prof Harvey Miller, an expert in (among other things) sustainability and transportation. Dan and Harvey talk about how the new infrastructure bill stands to address some of Ohio's dire transportation and other infrastructure needs, as well as a range of topics including the culture of cars in Ohio, micromobility (scooters), ride hailing, buses, walking, and even tree canopie...

Dan Skinner talks with Nita Sweeney, author, runner, and mental health advocate. Topics include wellness and the wellness industry, running and depression, privilege and exercise. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com and wcbe.org.