Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

In this episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we are revisiting a recent conversation from our Public Health Roundtable Live about breast cancer awareness. Tuning in, you'll hear from our incredible guests: Jessi Hekmati, LaShonda Richardson, and Ericka Horne. We delve into how our guests facilitate discussions about breast cancer awareness with their communities before discussing t...

In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the importance of building trust and genuine relationships with communities, particularly BIPOC communities, through her consulting firm. She shares insights from a previous episode and outlines how her team is actively engaging with attendees at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting. The conversation emphasizes the significance of in...

Dr. Huntley shares a personal story about a plumbing issue that leads to insights on trust, confidence, and relationship building in public health. Through the narrative, she emphasizes the importance of establishing strong connections with communities and clients, drawing parallels between her experience with a plumber and the relationships public health professionals should cultivate. The conver...

Lorenzo Lewis, founder of the Confess Project of America, discusses his journey in promoting mental health awareness and the impact of his organization. The Confess Project trains barbers, stylists, and frontline workers to be mental health advocates, focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. They have trained over 5,000 individuals in 35 states and 63 cities, impacting up to 5 million...

In this episode, Dr. Huntley and Assistant Operations Manager, Laura Hollabaugh discuss networking tips in public health and provide resources for listeners to connect with experts in the field. They emphasize the importance of networking before, during, and after conferences, and share best practices for making meaningful connections. They also highlight five guests from previous podcast episodes...

It's Suicide Prevention Month and we're here to play our part in raising awareness. Dr. Huntley is joined by Doctors Linda Gordon and Kristi McClamroch, as well as Public Health Consultant and Speaker Ericka Horne as part of the latest Public Health Roundtable discussion on suicide prevention and awareness. It may be a difficult conversation to have but we don't shy away from difficult and importa...

In this episode, Dr. Huntley shares a client story that serves as a reminder about the importance of building relationships with BIPOC communities. She emphasizes the need to approach relationship-building as a long-term commitment and prioritize the user experience. It is crucial to avoid overwhelming the community and instead focus on fostering trust and rapport. Dr. Huntley encourages organizat...

Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas, Senior Director of Health Equity at the National Health Council, discusses her career in public health and the importance of addressing health equity. She emphasizes the need for tailored care and support for diverse populations, particularly those affected by chronic diseases. Dr. Mancera Cuevas also highlights the challenges faced by older populations and rural communit...

In this episode, Dr. Huntley shares lessons learned from a long-term client project and emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the community win. She discusses the challenges faced during the project, such as turnover, communication issues, minimal guidance, data access, and extended timelines. Despite these challenges, Dr. Huntley remains dedicated to her clients and their mission, showi...

Dr. Huntley expresses her gratitude for the support she has received after the tragic accident that took the life of her stepson. She shares photos and memories of him and discusses the difficulty of processing such a loss. She acknowledges the outpouring of love and support and the importance of accepting it. Dr. Huntley emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health and take things one step at...

If you're a regular listener of the show, then you know how passionate our company is about serving black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) leaders and organizations. Before you can help others, you need to earn their trust and understand their struggles. In this episode, we explore the power of listening, particularly when working with BIPOC organizations.  Listening allows you to truly unders...

We are always excited about the upcoming opportunity to meet you in person. Throughout the year, we often set up booths at different conferences. There is an upcoming one in particular we are looking forward to: The American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo. On this special episode, Dr. Huntley shares details surrounding the conference, where listeners should go to keep updated, and...

Digital transformation in the healthcare sector has led to improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and streamlined operations. However, in our pursuit of efficiency and automation, it is crucial not to overlook the human elements of our work. In this one-on-one episode with Dr. Huntley, we discuss the importance of humanizing public health efforts, centering relationships and self-care in our wo...

We are sharing a public health roundtable discussion about minority mental health. Dr. Huntley is joined by the founder of AKCIRE Consulting, Ericka Horne; founder of Emerge Public Health, LaShonda Richardson; and founder of The Social Impact Studio Consulting, Andrea Lowe. Tuning in, you'll hear how each of our guests lead and engage in minority mental health awareness conversations, why mental h...

We welcome back Christie VanHorne, a seasoned public health consultant and the Founder of CVH Consulting. She joins us to discuss her incredible work and the critical role of education in health services. Christie provides impactful health education and training services with a focus on health equity and the social determinants of health. She has collaborated with various institutions to design, d...

It's crucial for both seasoned and newly established public health professionals to intentionally share their journeys and experiences. In this solo episode, Dr. Huntley reflects on key insights she's gathered from various podcast interviews over the past six months. Her aim is to provide valuable information for those pursuing or just starting a career in public health. Tune in as she highlights...

Dr. Huntley shares the roundtable discussion about Alzheimer's disease and brain health. We are grateful to be joined by Community Research Specialist, Judeline Casimir, MPH, and Community-Engaged Research Consultant, Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH. To begin, Dr. Huntley and her guests each detail how they are driving Alzheimer's and brain health conversations in the communities they serve. Th...

What does it take to design high-quality, effective e-learning solutions for public health organizations? We explore this question with returning guest, Leah Roman. Leah is the owner and principal consultant at Roman Public Health, where she helps clients create top-class e-learning solutions. Tuning in you'll learn about Leah's approach to e-course design, as we discuss the importance of understa...

While mental health awareness is always relevant, it is a major focus in May. This episode includes the conversation from our recent Public Health Roundtable on the topic of mental health awareness in the public health arena. Join us as Dr. Huntley, Dr. McClamroch, LaShonda Richardson, MPH, and Ericka Horne, MPH, share their personal and professional perspectives on the importance of proper mental...

Our guest on this episode, Craig DeLarge, is a Digital Health Strategist, Researcher and Educator. He joins us to discuss some of the innovative work he is doing in the space of information technology, digital, and mental health. Tune in as Craig shares his approach to empowering people to correctly use technology to support their health rather than diminishing it. Sharing the impactful story of h...

Tune into this episode to get up to speed with the recent developments with Dr. Huntley's podcast and consulting firm. Assistant Operations Manager, Laura Hollabaugh, joins Dr. Huntley to discuss changes that have already happened, and what you can expect in the future. To kick off the conversation, we discuss Laura's growing role and how she is leading the team before we unpack the decision to in...