Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

My guest today is LaShonda Richardson, a public health professional with a heart for health and community. She is also the founder of EMERGE Public Health and Community Development LLC (EMPHCD LLC), which is an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. EMERGE's mission is to Educate, Motivate, Empower, Restore, Grow, and Evolve communities with specific emphasis o...

The array of public health threats we face is expanding rapidly and everyone has a responsibility to have a level of preparedness for these situations. We continue with another MITRE-sponsored episode and are joined by Dr. Monique K. Mansoura to discuss her incredible career in public health and how we can all be prepared for public health disasters. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Dr. Mansoura's...

There will always be the need for professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions when it comes to public health. Dr. Paul Arora, vice president of Cytel, joins us today to discuss the importance of using evidence to make decisions about public health, to explain quantitative bias analysis, and share his passion for oncology. Tune in to hear all about what drew Paul to public health, how...

Our guest today is part of a special sponsored series of episodes where listeners will learn about MITRE through conversations with leaders across the organization. Joining us on today's episode is Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, the Managing Director of the Public Health Division at MITRE Health, a federally funded research and development center or FFRDC. He is deeply passionate about elevating and improv...

This could be exactly what you've been needing!  In this bonus episode, you'll learn about an opportunity to receive coaching, guidance, and support in person this year. Location options include the United States and the United Kingdom. By tuning into this bonus episode, you will learn about the event including locations, dates, and exactly who should be attending. There's even a bit of myth-busti...

She joins us to tell us about her life, how she got introduced to public health, her passion for the mental health and substance abuse population, what her company does, and so much more! To hear all this and find out how Princess is connected to our last guest, Dr. Joyee Washington, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www. PHECpodcast.com/

Dr. Joyee Washington, founder of Joyee Washington Consulting, joins us in the episode to explain how she is helping to bridge that gap. Tune in today to hear her thoughts on how public health researchers can conduct research "with" rather than "on" communities and why this is the key to affecting positive change. Don't miss this inspiring episode with a real powerhouse in our field!    Show Notes...

Today's guest is Gary Piercey, who joins us to discuss his career journey in public health and his commitment to serving tribal communities at the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). We take a deep dive into some of the programs that Gary is excited about right now, including an 8-week internship program known as the Tribal Health Experiential Student Internship Seminar (THESIS). For all...

Tuning in you'll hear about our excitement at a positive review of the podcast and what this means for us as well as our gratitude for a supportive social media post. Dr. Huntley encourages listeners in public health to continue to show up. She also suggests that if you need some encouragement or support, sometimes the best way to get it is to give it.

Joining us today is an incredibly thoughtful and creative public health leader, Zainab Shipchandler to discuss her illustrious career and what her company does to improve health literacy. Zainab is a master certified health education specialist and the owner of ZRF Group, with both a master's degree concentrating on maternal and child health and a bachelor's degree in Asian studies. Thank you for...

You'll hear about why you should revisit what brought you to public health to begin with, and other questions you can ask yourself to better understand your motivations for continuing to work in this field.

There is not enough data and information to make effective health decisions for Tribal communities in America. Joining us today is an epidemiologist at the forefront of trying to solve that problem. Erik Ohlrogge is the Program Director at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, which supports tribal communities in their efforts to improve health by assisting with data needs through communit...

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Having a background in healthcare can give you more ammunition to make a positive, lasting impact on public health. Today's guest, Patrice Sirmons, began her career as a nurse but soon realized that the difference she wanted to make could only be achieved in public health. In our conversation, we discuss how Patrice began her public health journey and how she ended up as the Owner and Principal Co...

After meeting Andrea at our in-person Orlando EXPO, we meet again remotely to discuss the work she's doing to serve small to medium size nonprofits and government agencies in the public health and human services sector. Tune in to hear about her public health journey and her sage advice for others seeking a similar path!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) serves 27 tribal communities in a four-state region. Their mission is to collaborate with each of these communities to provide high-quality research, surveillance, and training that will improve the quality of life of Native Americans. In this episode, we continue our series of special sponsored shows focusing on Tribal Epidemiolog...

Our guest on this episode is a public health consultant who's passionate about faith-based partnerships. Meet Ericka Horne, a public health consultant and doctor of public health student. She shares her inspiring journey into the world of public health consulting. As the founder and CEO of Akcire Consulting, she explains how her organization assists non-profits, faith-based organizations, and unde...

Truly an extra special milestone as Dr. Huntley also celebrates her youngest graduating and turning 18, the episode publishing the day after her birthday, and her upcoming business anniversary! So to celebrate her 300 consecutive weekly new episodes, Dr. Huntley shares a list of the things she's most grateful for. Her heart is full and her hope for this special episode is to express her gratitude....

So, now is the perfect time to share some tips and tricks for starting a podcast for organization. If you need help with starting your podcast, we are here to help so feel free to reach out and thank you for tuning in.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

As we at the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast approach our 300th episode, we're taking this opportunity to answer some of the questions we get asked from nonprofit and public health organizations about podcasting. If you've been thinking about starting a podcast for your organization, don't miss this episode!   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consul...

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Victoria Warren-Mears, who has been the director of the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center for 16 years. She develops programs and initiatives to enhance the health system and promote better health outcomes for tribes in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. During the conversation, Victoria shares how she realized her desire to help people, how this led her to pursue a...

Collaboration and sharing networks is a powerful force in the field of public health. It allows organizations and practitioners to reach broader communities and address the public health concerns of some of the most underserved portions of the population. Dr. Huntley has always believed in the power of collaboration and in today's episode she invites listeners to expand their network by sharing wh...

When Dr. Huntley worked in commercial industry, a great deal of money was invested in providing data-driven evidence to support long-term efforts.  Unfortunately, nonprofit community-based organizations often struggle to provide the same level of meaningful data-driven reports. This episode discusses the importance of meaningful data-driven solutions for nonprofit community-based organizations. Tu...

Making data accessible and usable is a key step in the work she does through her company, Heidi Berthoud Consulting. Heidi works with nonprofits to help them make sense of their health data. By doing so, these organizations are able to provide better solutions to the issues faced by underserved communities.

Our ever-increasing use of technology has not only changed how people consume health information but emphasized the importance of digital communication in healthcare. Digital engagement and multimedia specialist Alex Smith is passionate about helping public health leaders adopt new and innovative ways to communicate. He joins us from Oklahoma today to discuss the work he is currently doing as Crea...