Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

Araba Assan is an early career public health professional who works at a non-profit public health organization evaluating programs related to tobacco control and prevention and asthma management. Araba has experience in mental health education and maternal child health research. However, she has always been passionate about public health, and has been a fierce advocate on issues related to health...

I've been fortunate to collaborate with the Tribal Epidemiology Centers to bring you special sponsored episodes, focused on the public health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. On this episode, I'd like to take some time to share a bit more about the organization, share several resources, including their response to COVID-19.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Matthew Fox, who is an epidemiologist and podcaster. Matthew Fox, DSc, MPH, is a Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health at Boston University. He joins me to share his journey into public health, which I know you will enjoy.

On this episode you'll meet Christina Haswood and learn about her journey into public health, from her Navajo heritage and culture to her public health work in policy, research, and politics for the state of Kansas. Christina is a public health professional and a candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 10. If elected, Christina would be just the third Native American in Kansa...

Derick Chia is a Public Health Epidemiologist for Ottawa County, Michigan where he facilitates the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data. Derick believes achieving health equity is heavily reliant on systematic data tracking and reporting to inform public health practice and policies. Over the years, Derick has acquired a diverse background in public health beginning from...

She currently engages in community health assessment and planning, using a social justice lens in all aspects of her work.

On this episode, you'll meet Chris TallBear with the Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about his amazing journey into public health. He is a talented storyteller and servant leader, providing value to his organization and community. You'll also learn about the Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian...

My guest on this episode is Corinna Kelley, who is a leader and advocate for advancing quality public health practices that address health inequalities and impact change in her local community. Corinna has over 14 years of knowledge and experience working in various Public Health specialties from Infection Control, Emergency Management, Food Safety & Defense, Entomology, Epidemiology, as well as O...

It is official! The Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast has released a new episode every single week since it started in August of 2017. This is an amazing milestone! As we celebrate on this episode, I thought it would be fun to have an "Ask Me Anything" episode to address some of your questions. In the process of preparing for this, we received a lot of questions, and narrowed them down to...

Exciting to be approaching the official 3 year anniversary of the podcast, coming up next week. On this episode, I'd like to share my top 5 lessons learned over the last 3 years of podcasting. There's been a ton, but I narrowed it down to my top 5 to share with you. Thank you all for being a part of this community! I appreciate each and every one of you, and I look forward to all of us continuing...

Did you know we have a public health networking group for our community? In this episode, I will tell you all about it (including the backstory). We've got some exciting new activities coming up, which I will also share with you in this episode.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Keosha Bond, a behavioral scientist and sexual health educator from New York. She and I had such a great time during this interview.  Before I started recording, we were chatting about a few different things just getting to know each other before the recording officially started.  I often do this with guest and it helps builds rapport and eases their nerves a bit if...

In this episode, I'm going to share the details of a new eBook that my team and I put together, which is now available as a free gift to all new podcast subscribers. I'm going to tell you all about it and how you can get a copy of it for yourself.

I've noticed that many companies have been making public statements regarding systemic racism and bold promises of change. I've also noticed several public health organizations making similar statements, saying that racism is a public health crisis. This is the one that has captured my attention, and I'm going to explain why and then what I'd like to do about it.

Let's hit the pause button on everything going on around us for a few minutes and focus on ourselves. As a professional group, we are beyond stressed out and if we don't pause and take better care of ourselves, then we will not be able to advance our mission. In this episode, I'm transparent, vulnerable with you to demonstrate my point and hopefully help you in the process.

In this episode, I share several resources and tips to help you with your public health career development over the summer.

Nicole is a seasoned and respected public health professional who has strong relationships with community-based organizations, academia, and other stakeholders. During her 15 years with the local health department she has managed public health programs focused on workforce development, health equity, the social determinants of health, and the impacts of institutionalized racism and other forms of...

My nephew, Jadon Williams explains injustice. Listen to this message, explained through a story written by this 15 year old young man.   Warning: It is a very emotional bonus episode.

On this episode, you'll meet Antoinette Medina and hear about her journey into public health. You'll also learn about the California Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian Health Service's Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the Unite...

Most importantly, you'll hear about this program from those who enrolled early and worked through the program with me while it was in the final stages of development.

This message is for current students, and graduates who need experience in public health.  I am well aware that one of the biggest challenges many students and recent graduates face is lack of experience in public health, and I've created a great solution that addresses this old challenge in a new creative way. In this bonus episode, you'll learn all about it!

In a world of pandemics, epidemics and the unknown where communities experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their health to unravel. Quinyatta Mumford, MPH, CHES, founder of Mumford and Associates, LLC and the heart behind the Curvy Consciousness movement; accepts the call to be the change agent.

Tune in to hear details about Brittany's public health career journey, as well as career advice she shares for public health students and graduates.