Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

Pursuing a career in public health can take many twists and turns, and there's a good chance you'll travel through some pretty interesting and surprising places. Such was the case for our guest, Dr. Stephen Martin, who has held a number of diverse and esteemed positions throughout his career. He currently serves as both the Executive Director of the Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success...

On this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, Dr. Huntley shares the most recent Public Health Roundtable Discussion. She was joined by a panel of public health professionals: Judeline Casimir, MPH, Andrea L. Lowe, MPH, and LaShonda Richardson, MPH to discuss the topic of Minority Health Awareness. Since the month of April is Minority Health Awareness Month in the US, it...

Joining Dr. Huntley on this episode is a repeat guest who first graced us with her presence in episode 178! Paulina Sosa the Founder of both Latinx Voces and Latinx Task Force. Amongst other distinguished accolades, she is currently a doctoral student in the public health informatics track in the DrPH program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As you tune into our conversation, yo...

After her first appearance on this podcast five years ago, we are pleased to welcome back Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan to share more of her journey with us today! Dr. Hogan is currently the Director of ORS Impact and is dedicated to raising the consciousness of the plight of marginalized populations by building bridges between evaluation, research, and practice that are culturally responsive and equitabl...

Meet Rebecca Desir, an award-winning public health practitioner, the founder of the Black Health Commission, and the senior manager of community advocacy for AdventHealth in Florida. She joins us to tell us about her focus on the Black diaspora in her public health mission. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Rebecca's life as the daughter of Haitian immigrants, her career, her passion for the Black...

Dr. Huntley announces the launch of a new podcast called Public Health Entrepreneurs. This podcast will focus on topics related to public health entrepreneurship and will provide resources and support for public health entrepreneurs at all levels. The podcast has its own website and is available on all major podcast platforms. Dr. Huntley encourages listeners to share the podcast with their networ...

We share that conversation with you in this episode, where you'll gain insight into the need to increase access to information, increase developmental disability screening, improve morbidity, and increase data gathering. For all this and more, tune in!

For a while now, Dr. Huntley has been looking for a way to share her story with you of when she took care of her ailing mother, but the subject has just been too daunting for her to confront alone. So in this episode, we welcome Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman back to the show as Dr. Huntley's companion, and the pair walk us through their personal journeys of being caregivers for loved ones in need. Dr. Hi...

Get ready for something different on this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Dr. Huntley dives into a creative conversation that may feel like a bit of a brainstorming session, coming at you with a behind-the-scenes vibe. Joining Dr. Huntley on this episode is the founder and CEO of We Edit Podcasts, a full-service podcast production agency that has served as our edit...

An advocate for access to quality healthcare, a student of socioeconomics and equity, and a seeker of equality in justice and among humanity. Selena Smith joins us on the podcast to discuss her career journey and current role as COO of GRO Community, a mental health organization specializing in providing mental health services and support to Black men, by Black men. Selena is passionate about ensu...

Although February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, it is an important topic to highlight all year long. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In most cases, heart disease is preventable but there are often several barriers for many communities to access and easy-to-understand resources and information on the topic. We recently fo...

Our guest is passionate about the heart of one of America's most critical issues, food insecurity. Joining Dr. Huntley on the podcast is Rachel Cahill, MPA, the principal consultant and owner of a policy and advocacy consulting firm serving anti-hunger and anti-poverty organizations across the country. Rachel is a nationally recognized expert in public benefits eligibility and enrollment policy, s...

The field of public health is so broad! In this episode, we are connecting it to social work and more specifically, grant writing to demonstrate how we can have a greater impact in the field of public health. Grant writer and founder of the Bell Tower Group, LaKeesha Morris-Moreau joins us to share about her public service work and how she brings value to her community. Tuning in, you'll hear all...

On Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we welcome back one of our guests from 2017, Dr. Juanita Braxton. She joins us to discuss how she is able to serve her community by providing public health education to faith-based organizations. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Dr. Braxton and Dr. Huntley's relationship, their conversation back in episode four, what made our guest so passionate about p...

Did you know that cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with proper vaccination, regular screenings, pap smears, and HPV testing? Yet, so many women across the US are still being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Join Dr. Huntley on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast, as she delves into the topic of cervical health and women's health, alongside two innovative leaders, Eric...

If you work in public health, you've probably had to explain an industry term to the general public on more than one occasion. How often should we be doing this? How can we ensure that the information we're conveying is understood by the broader community? Join Dr. Huntley as she explores the intersection of public health, communication, and community to answer this fundamental question: How often...

You might think that the question 'What is a chicken coop?' is pretty straightforward and if you were to ask a farmer, you'd be right. However, if you posed the same question to a truck driver, there's a high chance the answer would be radically different from anything you anticipated. So, what does all this have to do with public health? Also, what does it matter if farmers and truckers give two...

Zuwena Plata, a member of our data team, joins us in her capacity as an important member of our data team to reveal the impact that her work has had on her personal life. After getting a sense of her professional background, Zuwena details the work she's currently involved in before explaining how and why this work affects her personally. We discover what she's learned from her many professional-t...

Today's guest is working towards making healthcare accessible, intuitive, and empowering. Vanessa Guzman's goal is to empower and mobilize healthcare organizations, their staff, and community partners to innovate and maximize value. She joins us to discuss how her company is bringing healthcare and technology together in a way that helps patients win. Vanessa is a biomedical engineer by training a...

Many of us are setting goals for the year ahead. Today, we share what we'll be focusing on in 2024, from the podcast to the work we do in our public health consulting firm. You'll find out how we will continue to take action, build genuine relationships, innovate and disrupt, and clearly communicate our vision by engaging with and elevating voices in our community. For all this and more, don't mis...

Join Dr. Huntley as she recaps the highs and lows of 2023 in this special episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. As we approach the end of the year, Dr. Huntley shares key highlights and takeaways, offering insights to prepare us for 2024. She delves into some of the travel she did this year, her big takeaways from the events she hosted, how personal development was a game changer fo...

The field of public health features a host of different career opportunities, and now we delve into the dynamic realm of public health through the unique perspective of a medical epidemiologist. Joining us on this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast is Dr. Rakhee Palekar. She is here to talk to us about her career journey and current role as Chief Scientist for Public H...

Do you ever get the feeling that the room is spinning all around you and you can't seem to keep up? Sometimes the chaos is super exciting! During this episode, Dr. Huntley offers an insight into the whirlwind of hosting workshops and launching open enrollment for the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo. Join us for a few nuggets of wisdom from the workshop she recently offe...

Welcome back to Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. In this episode, we share our conversation from the November Public Health Roundtable, which also happened to align with National Diabetes Awareness Month. For this special discussion, Dr. Huntley is joined by LaShonda Richardson, founder of EMERGE LLC, an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. Tuning in...