One Health Wednesdays

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , guest host Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Dr. Glen Cousquer for a deeply reflective conversation on awareness based systems change, One Health justice, and what it means to move from thinking about connection to truly practicing relational health. Together, they explore how language shapes the way we see the world, why outdoor and place based learning ma...

In this special 50th episode celebration of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon and Dr. Julia Zammit turn the mic toward each other for a candid conversation about the journey so far, the guests who have shaped the show, and the future they hope to keep building together. They reflect on what continues to draw them to One Health, from community-based data and wildlife epidemiology to agricultu...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Adam Schaefer , a One Health epidemiologist whose career has taken him everywhere from hospital infectious disease work to marine mammal health assessments, shark sampling, necropsy labs, conservation, and multidisciplinary public health research. Adam brings a rare blend of epidemiology, project management, and research le...

What if one of the most powerful tools for tackling antimicrobial resistance, food insecurity, and even climate pressure starts with animal vaccination? In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Dr. Flavie Vial to explore how animal health shapes the future of human health, ecosystem resilience, and global development. From rabies prevention and dog vaccination cam...

In this week’s One Health Wednesdays, host Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Sonmani Choudhary of Heifer International to talk about what One Health looks like when it moves from a policy idea into everyday practice. Sonmani shares how her team in Bihar, India is supporting more than 𝟳𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 through goats, sustainable agriculture, and a community-led model that connects animal health,...

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Agronomist Thomas Lecomte joins Dr. Julia Zammit to explore how regenerative farming connects soil health, food systems, and human well-being. From managing vast cattle ranches in Africa to consulting on agroecological projects across Latin America, Thomas shares practical insights into restoring land and the deeper impact that has on our health.

This week on One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya joins us from India to talk about what it really looks like to operationalize One Health across scale, season, and sector. With decades of experience in veterinary public health and cross-sector collaboration, he shares field-tested insights: from strengthening antimicrobial stewardship in backyard poultry to designing solar-powered co...

This episode of One Health Wednesdays, hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon with guest host Dr. Julia Zammit, features a dynamic group discussion on frameworks and gender equity in One Health. The conversation highlights the work of the Network for Ecohealth and One Health (NEOH) and its Gender Working Group, which has been advancing equity-focused approaches to public health, sustainability, and systems ch...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon speaks with Dr. Ife Akanbi, a public health veterinarian, lecturer, and rabies educator from Nigeria. Dr. Akanbi shares how she integrates community engagement, vaccination programs, and policy advocacy into a systems-based approach to rabies prevention. Her work reaches dog owners, hunters, school children, market traders, and healthcare...

In this week’s episode of One Health Wednesdays , guest host Dr. Julia Zammit speaks with PhD researchers Jennifer Collins and Ana Krause about how One Health systems succeed (or stall) when implementation is overlooked. They explore why most antimicrobial resistance (AMR) plans neglect environmental health, how terminology gaps and siloed thinking disrupt collaboration, and what it means to embed...

In this solo “Field Notes” episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon steps into the woods and into the heart of a growing public health concern: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). While no human cases have been confirmed, this prion disease is reshaping the landscape of wildlife management, food security, and community traditions. Dr. Dixon demystifies the science of prions, misfolded protei...

In this solo "Field Notes" edition of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon, public health strategist and founder of One Life Epi Solutions, explores the evolving landscape of case investigations through the lens of the H5N1 outbreak. With over a thousand dairy herds across 17 states affected and growing concern over zoonotic spillover, this episode underscores the urgency of applying systems t...

On this episode of One Health Wednesdays , presented by One Life Epi Solutions (OLES), guest host Dr. Julia Zammit welcomes Dr. Evan Griffith, a veterinarian, One Health researcher and PhD candidate at Tufts University. With a background spanning conservation medicine, public health, and veterinary science, Dr. Griffith shares how his fieldwork with pastoralist communities in Turkana, Kenya, led t...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon explores the complex dynamics of foot and mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. With recent outbreaks reported in China and Hungary, this timely discussion unpacks the virology, transmission pathways, and significant agricultural and economic impacts of FMD. Dr. Dixon breaks down the scien...

Join guest host Dr. Julia Zammit on One Health Wednesdays as she reconnects with Dr. Dauda Onawola, a field veterinarian and founder of a leading zoonosis education initiative in Nigeria. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Dr. Onawola shares his on-the-ground experiences in wildlife health, community engagement, and youth-driven One Health advocacy. They explore how cultural traditions and e...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, we welcome back Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya, a seasoned veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in the field, and a recognized expert in One Health. Dr. Bhattacharya returns to provide a comprehensive update on avian influenza (H5N1), focusing on the crucial role of veterinarians in disease surveillance, biosecurity measures, and zoonotic disease preve...

In this special solo episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon shares a heartfelt message about the current challenges facing public health, environmental health, and the broader One Health community. With recent shifts in U.S. policy and funding, many public health professionals, advocacy groups, and communities are experiencing uncertainty and hardship. Dr. Dixon, an epidemiologist and...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Bolanle (Hauwa) Akanbi-Hakeem, a passionate veterinarian and advocate for One Health in Nigeria. Bolanle shares her journey from veterinary medicine to becoming a dynamic force in public health research, community education, and One Health advocacy. Her work bridges clinical practice with public health, focusing on zoonotic...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , we welcome back Dr. Laura Kahn—physician, policy researcher, and co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Dr. Kahn discusses her latest book, One Health and the Politics of COVID-19 , sharing insights on the intersections of science, politics, and public trust. From the origins of pandemics to the role of One Health in global sustainability, she unpacks t...

In this thought-provoking episode of One Health Wednesdays, Ginger Dixon sits down with Dr. Troy Tassier, Professor of Economics at Fordham University and author of The Rich Flee and The Poor Take the Bus. Dr. Tassier shares his unique insights into how social networks influence public health outcomes and the economic dynamics of health inequalities. From his early research on labor market segrega...

In this inspiring episode, Ginger Dixon welcomes Matthew Petrolo, a second-year undergraduate student in the innovative One Health program at the University of Guelph. Matthew shares his journey from discovering One Health to specializing in disease complexity and discusses the program's interdisciplinary approach to addressing global health challenges. Tune in to explore how students like Matthew...

In this episode, we tie together insights from the past three weeks of discussions with Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit. Explore how Ginger’s groundbreaking capstone project integrates citizen science into a scalable One Health surveillance system. From engaging citizen scientists to addressing biodiversity hotspots and zoonotic disease trends, this episode highlights key takeaway...

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays , Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit dive into the details of a scalable One Health surveillance system designed to empower local communities. Ginger shares insights from her proof-of-concept project in Arizona, which integrates citizen science, strategic planning, and data visualization to track biodiversity, zoonotic diseases, and environmen...

One Health Wednesdays continues its mission to elevate One Health discussions, this time diving deeper into the incredible work of our host, Dr. Ginger Dixon. In this episode, Ginger takes center stage to share her journey through her Doctorate in Public Health and the development of her innovative Capstone project—a One Health surveillance system designed to empower community action. This scalabl...