Public Health Insight

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Sereda remains with us to share her experience as the lead physician practicing street outreach medicine to support people who use street-level drugs, people living in homelessness, and women involved in the survival sex trade through London Intercommunity Health Centre’s Safe Opioid Supply program, which is currently the longest-running of...

In the period between 2016 and 2021, more than 19,000 Canadians have died of overdoses related to the toxic street supply of drugs. Opioid-related deaths have further increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of a variety of factors, such as disruptions in wrap-around support services, reallocation of resources, and challenges to overall mental health and well-being. In this episode of th...

LinkedIn is considered one of the leading social media platforms for professional networking and some employers now actively investigate the digital footprints of potential candidates before making hiring decisions. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, joins us to talk about some strategies you can use...

Preparing job applications can be taxing and some people often get excited when a job application does not explicitly require a cover letter. Could you be missing out when you don’t submit a cover letter with your job application? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, joins us to talk about: The purpose...

A resume is a written compilation of your work experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It is a key part of a job application that the hiring team will review before considering you for a job opening. Therefore, it should communicate essential information about you in a concise and clear way to a potential employer. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Kamara Toffolo, Re...

Could your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile be ruining your chances of getting job interviews? The answer is likely yes, but there’s no need to panic. Job searching is both an art and a science that often leaves many people frustrated as they look to start or continue their careers. The most effective job search strategies involve getting organized for the process and identifying job oppo...

The World Health Organization defines an age-friendly community as one that encourages active ageing by adapting its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Ann and Justine from Age Friendly Peterborough, remain with us to share their knowledge about: The ingredients that make...

Susan Pinker, an author and psychologist, once said, “Social Isolation is the Public Health risk of our time. The secret to living longer may be your social life.” In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Ann and Justine from Age Friendly Peterborough, join us to talk about the distinction between social isolation and loneliness, its broader health implications, the burden on caregive...

According to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), almost 88% of  Canadians have access to a high-speed broadband internet connection, compared to just over 45% for rural communities. This has led to concerns around a digital divide, the broader digital determinants of health, and whether telehealth technologies can actually be delivered without widening health di...

The ongoing pandemic has disrupted many of our routines, including the way we engage with our healthcare providers. According to a national survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, Canadians who connected with their doctor virtually during the pandemic reported a 91% satisfaction rate, which was 17% higher than in-person emergency room visits. This raises more questions as access t...

Networking is a great way to connect people with common interests and extract information to advance your career goals, but why are so many people hesitant to take the first step? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we share some practical tips you can use to connect with people you’re interested in learning from, where you can meet other public health professionals, and how the...

Although people may enjoy or despise it, networking is undoubtedly an important tool in your arsenal to help you gain valuable and practical information that may even land you a job. Now, more so than ever, networking has become critical as the number of face-to-face opportunities has dramatically been reduced due to the pandemic. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we will show...

The majority of Canadians recognize that if we don’t overcome COVID-19 everywhere, we won't be able to effectively control it in Canada. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Julia Anderson, CEO of CanWaCH, remains with us for the second part of the discussion to talk about:  Public opinion polling and deliberative democracy as a tool to facilitate advocacy;  Importance of app...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social and health disparities across many regions, highlighting the need for an intentional global response to ensure that resources are allocated in an equitable way. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Julia Anderson, CEO of CanWaCH , joins us to discuss: Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator and the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Ac...

Job searching can often be considered both a science and an art. The most effective job search strategies involve getting organized for the process and identifying job opportunities that match your interests and qualifications. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we reveal some hidden job search strategies you can use to find your next career opportunity in public health or globa...

Whether you’re coming to the end of your educational training or have already done all of the hard work necessary to complete your program, we all inevitably find ourselves on the cusp of another daunting task - landing a job. This can be an extremely stressful and frustrating process, and you will likely need every bit of support along the way. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast...

For recent graduates looking for employment opportunities, landing an entry-level job that requires experience can be a frustrating obstacle. In the previous episode , we covered some important factors to consider when pursuing a PhD or DrPH, and some tips to help you stand out in an interview. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Greg Martin remains to switch gears in our dis...

Working in the fields of public health and global health can be a rewarding experience, with the ultimate vision of achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. The global pandemic has demonstrated the urgent need for competent public health professionals to help address current and future challenges. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Greg Martin, a medical doctor w...

On March 17, 2021, a lone gunman in Atlanta, Georgia went on a racially-motivated rampage, resulting in the death of eight people, 6 of whom were women of Asian descent. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about:  Historical examples of hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian community; The origins of the "Model Minority" Myth and its intersectionality...

Smart Fit Girls is a unique program that aims to positively influence the physical and psychosocial health of middle school girls. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Chrissy and Elli remain for the second half of the discussion to underscore the importance of: The need to intentionally design programs to be culturally responsive and explore ways to enhance equity, diversity, and...

The underlying motivation to engage in physical activity is a complex dynamic and one that is difficult to navigate for many people. Of particular concern are adolescent girls, who are less likely to engage in, and enjoy physical activity compared to adolescent boys. Programs that tackle this gap and create opportunities to instill confidence in young girls to be active, must be a priority for pub...

As humans become more connected, technologically advanced, and expand our horizons, novel diseases often emerge. In the previous episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we highlighted the factors that contribute to the cyclical emergence of pandemics throughout history. For this episode, we do a chronological deep dive into some of the most notable pandemics that have occurred and how they i...

Ever since humans transitioned from an animal hunting society into agriculture and husbandry, epidemics and pandemics have been close companions in our development right until this day and age. These pandemics ravaged several countries and regions around the globe, partly because there was less knowledge about the causes of these diseases, how they spread, and how to treat them. March 11th, 2021,...

Men are significantly more likely to perpetuate gender-based violence, including violence against women and girls. This means that in addition to supporting women and girls who have experienced violence, efforts are required to prevent those acts of violence from occurring in the first place. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Lindsay Belvedere, a Senior Policy Advisor, remains...

As Former First Lady Michelle Obama once said, “Communities and countries and ultimately the world, are only as strong as the health of their women.” The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender inequities by shifting vital resources away from many violence against women and girl programs in the community and creating barriers to access. This reality has the potential of eroding progress m...