Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation

It’s been a minute… but we’re back! After a break, we're returning with fresh energy, new ideas, and some exciting updates for the podcast. In this comeback episode, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to, what’s changing, and what you can expect moving forward—including a brand new schedule: new episodes every other week! Thanks for sticking with us—we’ve missed you, and we can’t wait...

In this episode, we chat with Marcos Damian-Noyola, Senior Partnerships Manager at Vot-ER, about the organization's impactful nonpartisan initiatives to enhance voter registration and mobilization. Marcos shares insights into how healthcare professionals play a vital role in encouraging civic engagement, alongside the resources Vot-ER provides, such as badges and voting reminders. We also explore...

In this episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, Melanie and Erin look back on the powerful journey of Season 6, where they explored the impactful efforts being made to address health inequities in America. Join them as they dive into the lessons they've learned and the deep insights they've gained, offering a hopeful outlook on the future of health equity. Thank you for sticking...

In this episode, we're joined by Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, to explore what it will take to move public health forward. We dive into key issues such as effective communication, rebuilding trust in public health after the pandemic, and the importance of working at all levels of public health. Brian also shares insights into the initiatives led by the de Beaumont Foundat...

Tune in to another exciting episode of Neighborhood News with Melanie and Erin! This week, Melanie takes us to Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood, where inspiring community-driven initiatives are transforming health, wellness, and quality of life for residents. Then, Erin shines a light on the strides being made in Georgia, where Morehouse School is tackling the critical issue of maternal he...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to explore her groundbreaking program, Rx Kids, which aims to combat child poverty by providing a universal basic income to Flint's youngest residents. We discuss the wide-ranging implications of this initiative, from reducing financial stress for new mothers to reshaping the future of child health and well-being in Flint and beyond. Joi...

This week on the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center with a passion for serving underserved populations and addressing their healthcare and social needs. Dr. Goldman introduces us to her brilliant Clean Power Prescription initiative, which aims to alleviate the burden of energy insecurit...

In this episode of the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Podcast, we welcome Karie E. Stewart, a dedicated midwife and the founder of Melanated Midwives. Join us for a candid conversation about the pressing inequities in maternal health outcomes and the crucial role midwives play in addressing these disparities. Karie shares her journey and the mission behind Melanated Midwives, an organizatio...

Join us for a very special episode as we sit down with Dr. Terri Richardson, a prominent physician and mentor to Erin. Dr. Richardson shares the incredible work of the Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) and their innovative barber shop program, which has significantly impacted community health by meeting people where they are. Discover the importance of culturally tailored health initiativ...

In the first episode of our Health Disparities Season, we sit down with Dr. Consuelo Wilkins to delve into the world of community-based research. We explore what this approach looks like in practice, its benefits for both research and the community, and the crucial role of trust-building. Dr. Wilkins also sheds light on how community-based research can be a powerful tool in mitigating health dispa...

Catch the new season on July 8th!

Welcome to the recap of "Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation" Schools season. Join your favorite co-hosts on a journey back through this school season. Want to know which guests left us awestruck? Which moments made us laugh and more? It's been 1 year of HNHN! Thanks to all our Neighbors who continue to support and listen! Social Media! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Rachel Black, the Executive Director of the Garden School Foundation. Discover the innovative framework used by the Garden School to foster mindfulness, equitable food access, environmental stewardship, and a love for trying new foods among elementary school children. Rachel delves into the profound impact of integrating outdoor time and gardening skills...

Tune in for Neighborhood News! In this episode we discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's efforts to amplify student concerns and advocate for more resources for neighborhood schools in Chicago. With a $391 million budget shortfall looming, these voices are more important than ever. We then discuss challenges faced by schools without adequate air conditioning during record-breaking heatwaves. From Was...

Dive deep into the critical intersection of climate change and public health in this enlightening episode featuring Dr. Stefan Wheat. Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking initiative, ClimateRX, designed to foster crucial dialogue between healthcare providers and patients regarding the profound impacts of climate change on well-being and quality of life. Dr. Wheat delves into the multifaceted w...

Join us this week as we sit down with Dr. Dolores Avecedo-Garcia, an expert in the intersection of schools, child health, and neighborhoods. In this episode, we delve into the power of data and its impact on children's health and education. We learn about the impact of Diversity Data Kids and the impact it is having in communities all over the US (in some settings you may not expect). Dolores...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ivory Toldson, national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP and professor of counseling psychology at Howard University. In this episode, Dr. Toldson exposes the inadequacies of our educational infrastructure, particularly its failure to serve black and brown children. We delve into the urgent need for interventions and refor...

Do you remember what your PE classes were like in school? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Tara Blackshear, the visionary behind BLinG-Health, a groundbreaking program dedicated to reshaping physical education for black children. Dr. Blackshear shares her passionate journey and insights into the critical issues of inequity and limited access to quality education faced b...

Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a developmental psychology and neuroscience expert. We'll explore how negative socio-emotional experiences affect brain development and health. Discover Dr. Immordino-Yang's insights on fostering resilience in children and reshaping education to empower them. Tune in for a captivating discussion on the crucial rol...

Ever wonder what Melanie and I were like in first grade? Wonder no more! In this special episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, join us as we take a trip down memory lane with our first-grade teachers, Peter Thulson and Roseann McKean to kick off our Schools season. We hear our teachers perspectives on the connectedness of schools and neighborhoods, revisiting the pivotal role of our el...

First Episode of Season 5 is dropping on April 1st, 2024!

Dive into the art of impactful communication in public health on this week's Vaulted podcast episode featuring the one and only Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, our very first fellow podcaster! Hear Dr. El-Sayed shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of public health communication. Learn the craft of narrative construction and discover the transformative power of storytelling in conveying cruc...

Join us as we reflect on an inspiring journey through the built environment with our insightful guests who have expertly guided us through the intricacies of our surroundings. Throughout this season, we've delved deep into the realms of architecture, urban planning, and urban farming, discovering the profound impact the built environment has on our lives. As we bid farewell to Season 4, we inv...

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, we delve into what's in the ideal neighborhood and the importance of collaboration across disciplines with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb an esteemed researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. We delve into the intricacies of creating the ideal neighborhood, exploring how col...

In this week's episode, urban agriculturist Duron Chavis shares his profound insights and experiences in the realm of community-led activism. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of reclaiming land for the betterment of disinvested communities. Duron's journey embodies the essence of fostering health, happiness, self-sustainability, and economic prosperity through urban agricu...