public health
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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 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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Episode 022 – The Lion, The Researcher, and The Microbe
Read more: Episode 022 – The Lion, The Researcher, and The MicrobeWelcome to episode 22 of Viral. Sorry we’ve been gone for about a month, but we are back in the proverbial saddle (get ready for more animal puns) and ready to sink our teeth into a new topic. This week we discuss the link between veterinary medicine and public health. You don’t need hawk vision…
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Episode 020 – Emergency Preparedness & Response
Read more: Episode 020 – Emergency Preparedness & ResponseWhat is the role of public health in emergencies or disaster scenarios? Let’s find out! You might be surprised that it’s a pretty new sub-discipline of public health even though disasters have been happening since forever. www.fema.gov www.training.fema.gov www.phe.gov/preparedness/support/esf8 Other things mentioned during today’s episode: “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman “Broad City” on Comedy Central…
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Episode 019 – National Recovery Month
Read more: Episode 019 – National Recovery Month*As a warning, this episode mentions things that some listeners might find disturbing (sexual trauma, drug abuse, and strong language).* In honor of National Recovery Month, we talk with two amazing women and advocates, Kellie Walker and Toni Reynolds, as they tell their recovery stories. We also discuss the intersections of public health, addiction, and…
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Episode 018 – Interlude #2
Read more: Episode 018 – Interlude #2Yellow Fever, the Great American Eclipse, an Emoji-Based Political Feedback System, and more! This week we reflect on the past few episodes of Viral, including our poopisode, cancer epidemiology, public health advocacy, climate change, and global health. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and review us on Apple Podcasts. Also, you can subscribe…
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