Public Health Insight
The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries.
Episodes
264 episodes
Revolutionizing Patient Engagement In Healthcare with AI & Blockchain Technology
The potential of blockchain and AI in revolutionizing healthcare is immense. In this episode of the Public Health Podcast, social change futurist Sheila Phicil discusses how these technologies empower patients with data ownership and control. I...
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Financial Economics, Healthcare Administration, & Public Health
Who is a social change futurist? Whether you’re aspiring to make an impact in public health or curious about the intersection of finance, healthcare administration, and project management, Sheila’s career journey offers valuable ins...
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Can A Sick Care System Address Inequities & The Social Determinants of Health?
Why are hospitals closing and what is their role in addressing health disparities?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Sheila Phicil, a social change futurist, joins to talk about the complexities and challenges fa...
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Is It OK To Make Money In Public Health? A Story of Purpose & Profit
“There are consultants for healthcare and public health making more than $1,200 an hour...""Why does Quisha make more than some of the on-call docs?” "Close your business or be terminated.” “Nobody becomes an e...
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Discovering The Social Determinants of Health & Leaving Nursing For Public Health
Career paths in public health are rarely linear, and today’s guest proves it. From discovering the unexpected challenges of clinical nursing to earning an MPH for a broader perspective, Quisha Umemba shares how bold practical decisions—like tak...
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Harvard's New Media, Medicine, & Health Grad Program w/ TV Writer & Producer, Dr. Neal Baer
Harvard has launched a Master's program that empowers students to use creative mediums to tackle critical healthcare issues, moving from raw data to emotional narratives that inspire action. Tune in to hear from writer, producer, an...
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Health and Hollywood: Tackling HIV, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Diabetes, and Inequities on Screen w/ TV Writer & Producer, Dr. Neal Baer
The stories that resonate often do more than entertain, they can inspire change and save lives.Tune in to hear how this physician and TV writer/producer uses well-crafted stories in some of his shows like ER and Designated Survivor...
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Your Favourite Episodes Of 2024 & A Big Thank You
In this special end of year wrap-up episode, the Public Health Insight Podcast expresses gratitude to everyone who listened to and supported the show in 2024, including sharing a few memorable comments from fans. This episode features snippets ...
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Telling Stories About Health, Political, & Social Issues That Make A Difference w/ TV Writer & Producer, Dr. Neal Baer
How accurate are the social, health, and political issues you see on TV shows and what kind of impact do they actually have in the real world?Tune in for a discussion with Dr. Neal Baer, award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner of ...
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How To Write Stories For Hit TV Shows w/ Writer & Producer, Dr. Neal Baer
With a pen in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, this multi-hyphenate physician, author, award-winning show runner, and television writer and producer, has brought gripping narratives to life on hit TV shows like ER, Law and Order: ...
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Best Certifications You Never Heard Of In Data Management & Consulting
Did you know there’s a certification for data management as well as for consulting?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we break down how two lesser known certifications can be beneficial for public health professionals,...
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Finding Public Health Opportunities & Upskilling In Undergrad
Don’t miss out on your chance to network, seek internships, and participate in extracurricular activities while in your undergraduate program. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, the hosts share their personal expe...
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What Undergrad Students Should Know About Public Health
Finding your way to a rewarding public health career can be tricky if you don’t know someone to help you navigate the field.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we respond to the most frequently asked questions from stud...
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Has Public Health Already Lost The Battle Against Gambling?
The betting and gambling industry have been around for a while but in some ways, it feels like they are just getting started.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore the impacts of online gambling and sports betti...
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Pay It Forward - Lesson 9 of 9
We can all think of at least one person who has helped us move through key professional milestones.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about the importance of giving back to the field of public health in your ow...
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Seeing Public Health As A Business - Lesson 8 of 9
What does it mean to spot business opportunities or pursue entrepreneurship in public health?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we share our journey into public health entrepreneurship and consulting, as well as what w...
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Working In The Real World Is Tough - Lesson 7 of 9
In this episode, we explore the realities of building a career while balancing life’s unexpected challenges. We unpack the impact of external factors on professional ambitions, share strategies for achieving a healthy life-work balance, and rem...
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Building Your Dream Career - Lesson 6 of 9
What’s the difference between a career and a job?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore topics like what distinguishes a job from a career, building out a career that matches your uniqueness and ambitions, quest...
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Know Your Worth - Lesson 5 of 9
What is your value to your team, department, division, company, or industry?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about the importance of knowing the worth you bring to the table, how insufficient compensati...
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Learning & Professional Development Doesn’t Stop - Lesson 4 of 9 After Completing An MPH
Don’t feel like you’re sufficiently prepared after going through a rigorous academic program at school? Well, learning and professional development doesn’t stop.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about certific...
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Standing Out Where It Matters At Work: Lesson 3 of 9 After Completing An MPH
Whether it's going above and beyond or doing the bare minimum at work, everyone has their reasons.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about effective ways you can use to stand out by listening, asking questions,...
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Getting Your First Job Is A Big Step: Lesson 2 of 9 After Completing An MPH
Don’t sleep on the significance of getting your first job post MPH! In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about just how big of a step this may prove to be. Along the way, we share key lessons learned such as...
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Disease Spread Explained Through Novel Data Sources
What if public health had more access to data than was previously thought imaginable?Dr. Serina Chang joins this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast to discuss how AI and novel data sources like cell phone mobility data can shed...
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Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing - Part 2 - AI & Public Health
Machine learning, natural language processing, rule-based systems, neural networks, deep learning…these are all terms used in the artificial intelligence space. But what does it all mean? Dr. Serina Chang knows a thing or two ...
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Intersection of Computer Science & Sociology - Part 1 - AI & Public Health
What does a career look like exploring the intersection of AI, public health, and social science?Look no further than Dr. Serina Chang, who is an incoming Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and she joins the Public Health Insight Podcast...
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