SLU Public Health Unscripted

In this episode, listeners get to know Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph. D., Chair of the Health Management and Policy Department. He reflects on his unique career journey, what led him to the priesthood, his impactful work at SLU over the years, and shares a few final thoughts as he prepares for his next chapter at Loyola University Chicago . 

In this episode, listeners will get to know first-year MHA student, Izzy-Pruitt! Pruitt shares her experience in leadership roles with Student Government during undergrad that helped motivate her to pursue an MHA. You can also learn more about what an MHA program at SLU is like and specifically, what it is like for a first-year student. Finally, Pruitt and host, Luke Busboom, reminisce about gradu...

In this episode, listeners can learn more about Second-Year MHA student Lionel Gumireddy! Gumireddy shares his educational journey and how he landed here at Saint Louis University. We also get a glimpse into what his internship experience was like and some of his favorite things to do in St. Louis! 

In this week’s episode, host Luke Busboom sits down with Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist, Brooke Dedrick. Dedrick, who works with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, shares why mosquitoes poise such a unique health risk for communities and the ways in which those risks can be minimized through source reduction practices. Listeners will also learn about ticks and how they c...

In this episode, listeners learn about the CPHSJ Undergraduate Program Advisor, Maggie Callon. Join us as Callon paints a picture of the undergraduate programs within the CPHSJ and as she shares how she writes her famous ‘Friday Mailers!’ 

In this episode we're joined by Infection Preventionist and Co-Host of the APIC '5 Second Rule Podcast,' Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC. Host Luke Busboom sits down with Kelly to talk about the infection prevention field, jobs, myths and how the '5 Second Rule Podcast' is produced. Listeners will learn more about the infection side of public health.

In our first episode in our new studio at the freshly renovated second floor of the Wool Center at Saint Louis University, host Luke Busboom sits down with MPH student, Grace Biju Thomas! Listeners will learn about the experience of an international student and what global health means. Thomas discusses attending the Forbes Under 30 Summit and how that experience came to be! Enjoy this first episo...

The College for Public Health and Social Justice will open the brand new second floor of the Wool Center for students on Monday, January 13th. In this teaser, listeners will hear useful information from host Luke Busboom as we begin the Spring semester in a new building (the Wool Center)! Additionally, upcoming guests and episodes are teased to get listeners excited about what is to come in the ne...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ph. D. student, Derick Simmons and learn more about what getting a Ph. D. is like within SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice! Simmons shares his experiences and why he got into health administration and his journey that led him here. We wrap up the episode by learning more about what presenting research looks like at a conference and Simmons offe...

Ever wondered what biosecurity and disaster preparedness might look like?  In this episode, we hear from Kyle Foerst, M.S., and learn more about the field as well as what the courses he teaches at SLU look like. Listeners will get a chance to learn about Foerst’s background and the path he took to get him where he is today. Additionally, students will begin to learn about some key concepts, such a...

In this episode, we sit down with the Dean of our College, Dr. Leslie McClure, and the Executive Assistant to the Dean, Nicole Lyon, to discuss our big move in January! Listeners will learn more about some of the behind-the-scenes work that has been taking place over the last several years and get some insight into the hard work required for a successful transition. Dean McClure and Nicole share s...

In this episode, listeners can learn more about a student within the College for Public Health and Social Justice who has gone above and beyond to advocate for the student-experience at SLU. Undergraduate senior, Reueline Arulanandam shares about her role as President of Student Government Association and explains what Senate looks like and her different duties. Listen to gain a better understandi...

Learn more about what it is like to be both a D1 athlete and an MPH student at SLU on this episode with Journey Amundson! Gain an insight into the student experience within CPHSJ and what it is like to balance school, work and extracurriculars while also practicing self-care. Finally, listeners will learn what a “hustle mindset” means to Amundson and how she puts it into practice to make the most...

In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MPH student, Kelly Van Etten shares her experience completing her APEx internship this summer.  Van Etten, who interned at “City MatCH”, shared how she prepared herself for this internship as well as the interview process. She discussed several different projects that she worked on and some of the highlights from her experienc...

“This episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast features second-year master of public health students, Reilly Agmon and Hannah Gross.  Agmon, who currently serves as the Student Outbreak Response Team President shares his plans and goals for the student organization this semester while also giving us some more insight into who he is. Gross, who serves as the President for the Student Asso...

The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast is back for another season! On this special teaser episode, our host Luke Busboom, invites us in for a sneak peek at the third season of the 'Public Health: Unscripted' podcast.  This season we'll interview faculty, staff, alumni, and students that have experiences at and arou...

This episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast features second-year master of public health student and CPHSJ marketing and communications student worker, Erinn Miller.  Miller reflects on her time as the mar/com student worker and some of the highlights of the role including being the main host for the podcast this season. Miller shares some wisdom with the new host, Luke Busboom, and pr...

This episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted' podcast features second year masters of public health student and President of the Student Association for Public Health (SAPH), Andy Banda.  Banda discusses the programming done on campus for this year’s National Public Health Week and looks ahead to the future of the week with host, Luke Busboom. In this episode, listeners can learn more...

This episode of the Public Health: Unscripted podcast features, Senior VP & Chief Research Officer, Allison Kemner. Mrs. Kemner shares her experience as an alum of the SLU MPH program, an adjunct instructor for the BSHE program, and a preceptor to many students around the country, including the host of the podcast, Erinn Miller. Listen now to learn more about Mrs. Kemner, how she became intere...

The Public Health Unscripted Podcast is joined by fourth year Ph. D. candidate, Jerell DeCaille to talk about his experience as a doctoral student and what it means to choose to continue your advanced education. This episode he highlights his research in optimism and asset-approaches to community health and how these things influence health outcomes for black men and boys, different perspectives o...

Dr. Gary’s bio: Dr. Julie J. Gary is currently the inaugural Behavioral Health Bureau Chief for the City of St. Louis Department of Health in St. Louis, Missouri, addressing substance use and mental health challenges in the local community. In her previous role as Epidemiologist, Behavioral Health and Health Equity, Dr. Gary wrote the city’s first behavioral health report focused on the opioid epi...

Second year MPH student Liam John chats with friend and host of the podcast, Erinn Miller, about his experience with community work and mutual aid in St. Louis, what passion projects he has been working on during his final year as a public health student at SLU, and his plans to move to Chicago and find community in a new city. This episode, listeners can expect to be left with a calling to get in...

St. Louis native and CPHSJ alum Sam Biver joins the 'Public Health: Unscripted Podcast' to talk about his background in physical education and his myriad of research experiences that led him back to becoming a full time instructor at SLU. Biver leaves listeners with an inspiring message to get involved and take on new challenges that will allow you to grow.

Dr. Ellen Barnidge, CPHSJ faculty member who served as Interim Dean from February 2022 to November 2023 joins the 'Public Health: Unscripted Podcast' to talk about what a Dean is and her experience in the role, how she has seen the college change since her time being a student, and how she approaches career transitions. Barnidge has been part of the public health family at SLU since 2002...

The College for Public Health and Social Justice's newly appointed Dean, Leslie McClure, Ph. D. joins the 'Public Health: Unscripted Podcast' to introduce herself and give insight into her career in academia, personal interests, and goals for the college in her new leadership role. Saint Louis University appointed Leslie McClure, Ph. D., as the next permanent dean of SLU’s College f...