Buffalo HealthCast

Feb 27 2025 44 ep. 35 mins 5
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The official health equity podcast of the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions.

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Dietary exposure on toxicants: Health impacts on vulnerable groups, especially on infants and children

Feb 27 2025 28 mins  
Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, Dr. Gauri Desai, an expert in environmental epidemiology, explores the impact of environmental toxins on children's health and development. She delves into how diet can both mitigate and sometimes contribute

PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and AMR: Antimicrobial Resistance

Jan 03 2025 28 mins  
Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Diana Aga, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Henry M. Woodburn Professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Aga, an internationally recognized environmental chemist, shares he

The Hidden Dangers of Air Quality- Emphysema in a changing climate

Nov 11 2024 48 mins  
Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this insightful episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Meng Wang, an environmental health scientist, to explore the hidden dangers lurking in the air we breathe and their impact on lung health. Dr. Wang reveals how baseline levels

The Intersection of Environmental health, Child health, Pregnancy

Sep 23 2024 50 mins  
Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions! 🎙️ In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yohane Phiri, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, about his groundbreaking research on how environmental factors shape early childhood development. Dr.

Critical Aspects of Long COVID

Jul 18 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we dive into the world of long COVID with two distinguished experts, Dr. Sanjay Sethi and Dr. Jennifer Abeles. Join us as we discuss the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers and uncover the importance of research and studies being conducted at the University at Buffalo. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or s

Intersectionality w Akua Gyamerah, DrPH, MPH

May 22 2024 57 mins  
Dr. Akua Gyamerah and Nada Fox discuss the importance of considering intersectionality in understanding health disparities. Dr. Gyamerah emphasized the need to examine how different social determinants intersect to produce unique health outcomes, while Nada Fox inquired about the challenges of studying these complex issues. Both speakers highlighted the importance of measuring inte

Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY- Family Perspective

Apr 04 2024 27 mins  
Three local athletes, Steve Spitz, Emily Keicher and Adam Page return. Emily is accompanied by her parents Chris and Liz. Adam is accompanied by his father, Norm. We discuss family and sports. The topics range from parents (Steve, Chris, Liz and Norm) supporting and coaching their children in sports, camaraderie with other parents through adaptive sports, and sports/recreation that

Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY- Talking to Athletes

Apr 04 2024 26 mins  
Four Western New York athletes, Steve Spitz, Emily Keicher, Kate Hahn and Adam Page, discuss their pathway to adaptive/inclusive sports, the multiple sports they enjoy and what keeps them in adaptive sports. Host: Jeanne Langan, Department of Rehabilitation Science, UB. The Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY podcast was created to share experiences and expertise of athletes, the

Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY- Sports Equipment

Apr 04 2024 29 mins  
Four local athletes, Steve Spitz, Emily Keicher, Kate Hahn and Adam Page return to discuss adaptive equipment in adaptive/inclusive sports. The discussion includes progression of sports equipment and accessing equipment. The discussion flows into related topics of travel for sporting events and accessibility of hotels as well as fitting equipment to preserve skin integrity. Host: J

National Public Health Week Civic Engagement Episode

Mar 28 2024 11 mins  
In honor of National Public Health Week, Buffalo HealthCast proudly presents a special episode focused on the vital role of civic engagement in promoting community health and well-being. Join us as we sit down with Rachel DiDomizio, a passionate advocate and community organizer, from University at Buffalo, to explore the power of grassroots activism and civic participation and how