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
273 episodes
Telling Patient Stories The Right Way To Drive Change
When public health stories are told right, they don’t just inform—they move people.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast with Alexson Calahan, Founder of Small Adventures Communications, we dive deep into the ‘how’
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How Marketing, Communications, & PR Can Boost Public Health Impact
What does public health have to gain from public relations? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Alexson Calahan—Founder of Small Adventures Communications and a seasoned public relations expert with nearly 20 yea...
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How A Pandemic Treaty Protects Global Health Security
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the world’s vulnerabilities—and reignited global conversations about how to prepare for the next one.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan returns to unpack the ...
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Inside the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: A Landmark WHO Treaty
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) might not make headlines today, but it was the first treaty negotiated under the World Health Organization—and it changed the global public health landscape forever.In this episode of th...
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The World Health Organization Explained & Why Global Health Matters
You’ve heard of the World Health Organization (WHO), but do you know how it actually works and why it matters in your everyday life? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager o...
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Deconstructing Community Violence With Big Data & Machine Learning
Gun violence is now a leading cause of death in many demographics but how do you intervene when many of the underlying causes don’t have anything to do with guns in the first place?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Lo...
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A Meticulous Career In Criminal Justice & Violence Prevention
What does a meticulous career in criminal justice and violence prevention look like? Look no further than Lori Toscano. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Lori joins to share her initial ambition to become a grade...
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Is Burnout The Price To Pay When Working In Public Health?
It’s understandable why many might think that burnout is inevitable when working in the field of public health? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McCool, The Public Health Burnout Coach, joins to shatter ...
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Doing Your Bachelor's and Master’s In Public Health, & Making Career Pivots When Life Happens
A career in public health can twist and turn in almost limitless directions. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McKool shares insights from her educational journey, her persistence in networking, and her t...
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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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