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In Case You Missed It: Episode 30 – Public Health and the Labor Movement
Read more: In Case You Missed It: Episode 30 – Public Health and the Labor MovementLove your weekends? We do too! But we haven’t always had weekends, minimum wage, and child labor laws; the Labor Movement changed all of that. We talk about the history of the Labor Movement and how it has impacted Public Health. Black Lung Disease Article: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/09/600990115/ky-lawmakers-didnt-consult-federal-experts-about-limiting-black-lung-claims-revi The Jungle: https://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/dp/1543285708 Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove…
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Episode 32 – Public Health and Unconventional Partnerships
Read more: Episode 32 – Public Health and Unconventional PartnershipsHow do we partner with others on new or non-traditional health issues like housing or climate change? How do we break down our silos across discipline, industry, and sector? We discuss strategies and lessons learned with Maria Sgambati and Carson Bell from Physicians for Social Responsibility in this episode of Viral. What to learn more about…
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Episode 31 – Public Health and Antibiotics
Read more: Episode 31 – Public Health and AntibioticsImagine a world where diseases that once were easily treatable wreak havoc on our species. This may sound like the plot of a dystopian sci-fi novel but it could be the real future of humanity. We talk about antibiotic resistance and how we can be better stewards of medicine in this episode. Viral is written…
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Episode 28 – NPHW Day 4: Injury & Violence Prevention
Read more: Episode 28 – NPHW Day 4: Injury & Violence PreventionWelcome to Day 4 of our National Public Health Week series; today we’re covering Injury and Violence Prevention. Recent events in Parkland and March for Our Lives have called attention to the growing concern over policy inaction at the federal and state level in addressing gun violence and safety. We discuss our thoughts on the…
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Episode 27 – NPHW Day 3: Environmental Health
Read more: Episode 27 – NPHW Day 3: Environmental HealthIt’s Day 3 of National Public Health Week and we’re discussing Environmental Health! Today we’re featuring an old fellow named Father Thames and how he has impacted the health of London for centuries. To learn more about National Public Health Week and Environmental Health, click here. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and…
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Episode 26 – NPHW Day 2: Communicable Disease
Read more: Episode 26 – NPHW Day 2: Communicable DiseaseToday marks Day 2 of National Public Health Week and the focus is Communicable Disease. We’re going to talk about one of public health’s greatest achievements: the eradication of Smallpox. To learn more about National Public Health Week and Communicable Disease check out their website here. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and…
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Episode 25 – NPHW Day 1: Behavioral Health
Read more: Episode 25 – NPHW Day 1: Behavioral HealthToday marks Day 1 of National Public Health Week and the focus is Behavioral Health. Get out your Theory of Health Behavior class notes, because we’re discussing the story behind the Transtheoretical Model or Stages of Change Theory! We’re moving you from contemplating podcast episode subscription to the action stage! To learn more about National…
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Episode 24 – National Public Health Week Preview & Quarantine
Read more: Episode 24 – National Public Health Week Preview & QuarantineApril 2nd is the start of National Public Health Week! To celebrate, we’re hosting a mini-episode each day based on the daily public health theme! As a bonus, we’re talking about the origins of quarantine! Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick…
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Episode 23 – Update and Checking In
Read more: Episode 23 – Update and Checking InWe’re back (sort of) from a hiatus with some updates and general ramblings! Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
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