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How do we move from talking about health equity to making it a reality in public health practice? In this episode, we dive into the findings of the report ‘From Words to Action: Equipping the Public Health Workforce to Advance Health Equity.’

In this episode of Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Jamila Porter and Kay Schaffer share their insight on what it really takes to embed equity into the daily work of public health professionals.

References for Our Discussion

◼️From Words to Action: Equipping the Public Health Workforce to Advance Health Equity

◼️40 Under 40 Spotlight: Jamila Porter

◼️PH WINS Dashboard

Guest

◼️Jamila Porter DrPH, MPH, Chief of Staff

◼️Kay Schaffer, Research and Evaluation Officer

Host & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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There’s a lot that we can learn from a nationally representative sample of public health workers from local and state health departments. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we dive into the nation’s largest public health workforce survey, the PH WINS, to uncover what’s really happening on the frontlines. Guests, Kay Schaffer and Jamila Porter, from the De Beaumont Foundation as they break down the data, reveal surprising gaps between intention and action, and share how real feedback and research are shaping the future of public health.

References for Our Discussion

◼️From Words to Action: Equipping the Public Health Workforce to Advance Health Equity

◼️40 Under 40 Spotlight: Jamila Porter

◼️PH WINS Dashboard

Guest

◼️Jamila Porter DrPH, MPH, Chief of Staff

◼️Kay Schaffer, Research and Evaluation Officer

Host & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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What’s lurking inside in the environment, inside of us, and what’s waiting to emerge? Virologist Dr. Christopher Stobart joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to explore the vast universe of viruses—how they infect, adapt, and sometimes leap from animals to humans. We break down the science behind how they spread, the resurgence of diseases like measles, and what could be the next big threat.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death

◼️ Butler University Public Health Faculty & Staff

◼️ Rate My Professor: Dr. Stobart

Guest

◼️Dr. Christopher Stobart, Associate Professor of Biology at Butler University

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Does privatized healthcare work? Can education alone level the playing field for chronic disease risk? Is AI an overall force of good in healthcare? Tune in to this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast as we explore these questions to uncover:

◼️ The impact of a private health insurance scheme on hospital waiting lists;
◼️ A study that shows that racial disparities remain after adjusting socioeconomic status; and 
◼️ Ethical concerns around the wide-scale integration of AI in healthcare.

Articles Covered

◼️ Does private health insurance cut public hospital waiting lists? We found it barely makes a dent (The Conversation)
◼️ Socioeconomic status may be an uneven predictor of heart health (Science Daily)
◼️ Keeping a human in the loop: Managing the ethics of AI in medicine (Science Daily)

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

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Whether you’re the candidate or you’re on the panel, just about anything can happen in job interviews. Tune into this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast as we reflect on some amazing and cringeworthy moments that left a lasting impression:

◼️ Candidates dressing inappropriately for virtual interviews;
◼️ Candidates interviewing on their phone while walking;
◼️ Panel interviewers keeping their cameras off;
◼️ Candidates asking mistimed questions; 
◼️ Using strategic humour or jokes; and
◼️ Someone Googling answers to questions while in the interview.

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️  Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

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What are the most surprising, cringeworthy, or proud interview experiences that you've ever been a part of? In this episode of the Public Health Insight podcast, we pull back the curtain to share unheard stories and lessons learned from both sides of the interview table including:

• Last-Minute Cancellations and Rescheduling
• Navigating Panel Interviews
• Interview Testing and Assessments
• Humorous and Cringeworthy Interview Moments

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️  Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

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In this episode of the Public Health Insight podcast, Chiamaka Ojiako, a lawyer and health policy professional, delves into a range of important topics in the field of global health including:

• The significance of reflecting on one's motivation for aspiring to be a global health expert
• The importance of understanding and appreciating cultural contexts when working in diverse settings
• Valuable insights on mentorship, emphasizing that it doesn't always have to be a traditional one-on-one relationship 

Resources For Our Discussion

◼️ Who is a global health expert?
◼️ How not to become a global health expert

Podcast Guest

◼️ Chiamaka Ojiako, MPA, LLB, B.L

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc

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Who is a global health expert? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore an interesting paper that questions the conventional definition of global health experts. It's an exploration of how the world has historically defined expertise in this crucial field and the consequences of this definition. 

You'll hear about the surprising imbalance in representation and recognition between high-income and low-income nations. If you're interested in reshaping the narrative of expertise in global health and dismantling the barriers that have held back progress for too long, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Resources For Our Discussion

◼️ Who is a global health expert?
◼️ How not to become a global health expert

Podcast Guest

◼️ Chiamaka Ojiako, MPA, LLB, B.L

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc

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Research plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of public health challenges and shaping evidence-based interventions. Whether you're a student, a professional looking to expand your horizons, or someone passionate about making a difference, this episode is of the Public Health Insight Podcast for you. 

We'll uncover valuable insights, practical strategies, and share expert advice on how to navigate the landscape of research opportunities in public health. After listening to these tips and tricks, get ready to unlock doors to exciting projects, collaborations, and experiences that will help shape the future of public health, and become a better researcher in the process.

Podcast Hosts

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

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