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
249 episodes
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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Improving Quality Of Life In Pregnancy & Postpartum With Physiotherapy w/ Surabhi Veitch
Physiotherapy is an integral part of pregnancy care, helping to prevent and manage postpartum conditions. In reality, it remains underutilized as there are barriers to access including lack of time, financial constraints, and lack of awareness....
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Getting Real About Women’s Health in Physiotherapy w/ Surabhi Veitch
Misconceptions, cultural and religious norms, and insufficient training for healthcare professionals are a few of many reasons why women don’t always get the care they need in pregnancy, postpartum, and in perimenopause. In this epi...
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I Took The Certified In Public Health (CPH) Exam
There are many certifications out there for health professionals but is there one specific for public health? We discuss the Certified in Public Health (CPH) eligibility, exam preparation, difficulty level, and what it takes to maintain the cer...
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Should There Be A Standard Credential For Public Health Professionals?
Like for other disciplines, should there be a standard credential to certify public health professionals working in the field? We discuss standardized testing, a rationale for a unified certification, and more on this episode of the Public Heal...
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Are Core Components In Public Health Useful?
The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada were first published in 2008 and recent efforts are underway to modernize and update them to align with the current context. But just how useful are they to public health professionals, policy a...
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Making The Most Of Your MPH: Lesson 1
Are you getting the most out of your MPH degree? After completing their MPH in 2019, the hosts of the Public Health Insight Podcast share 1 of their 9 key lessons they learned since graduating and it applies to aspiring profe...
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Guaranteed Ways To NOT Get A Job
There are many reasons why candidates mess up job opportunities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover a few of them, including: ◼️ The importance of remembering job descriptions and company details; <...
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Find More Job Titles & Postings With This Search Strategy
Public health job titles and postings are not as standardized as they are in many other fields. Another issue is that many public health organizations use different terms to describe similar roles. So what happens when your search is no longer ...
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Places To Work In Public Health - Public Health Units
There are many places to work in public health. It turns out that Public Health Units (PHUs) are home to a variety of public health professionals, including student placements and internships.In this episode of the Public Health Insight ...
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Places To Work In Public Health - Community Health Centres
Community Health Centres (CHCs) are an important part of the larger system as they focus primarily on improving the health and well-being of underserved populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services.In this ...
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Overdose Prevention & Proliferation of Nicotine Products - Part 3 - Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
Each year, ASTHO publishes their anticipated top 10 public health policy issues. It is perhaps no surprise that opioids and nicotine products make this list based on the current trends. In this episode of the Public Health Insight ...
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Workforce Shortages - Part 2 - Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
State and local government public health agencies lost nearly half of their employees between 2017 and 2021. This and many other factors have contributed to a shortage in the workforce. The confusing part is that more people are graduating with...
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Leadership in Public Health and Medicine - Part 1 - Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
After initially considering a career in architecture before high-school, Dr. Marcus Plescia went on to pursue a career in medicine and is now the Chief Medical Officer at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)....
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