Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

Dec 09 2024 401 ep. 27 mins 89
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This podcast explores public health careers, epidemiology, and public health entrepreneurship. The episodes features conversations that encourage you to think creatively and use innovation, while also helping you see public health everywhere.

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PHEC 382: Creating An Engaging Podcast Community

Dec 09 2024 11 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the desire to create a community for podcast listeners, reflecting on past attempts and the challenges faced. The conversation highlights the importance of engagement, networking, and feedback from listeners to enhance the podcast experience. Dr. Huntley invites listeners to share your thoughts to let us know what type of community you would l

PHEC 381: Engaging Communities In Conversations About Diabetes

Dec 02 2024 33 mins  
This conversation focuses on diabetes awareness, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, personal experiences, and culturally responsive health education. Guests share their insights on how to effectively communicate health information, the role of community health workers, and the power of storytelling in fostering understanding and connection within communities. The d

PHEC 380: Creating A Stakeholder Appreciation System

Nov 25 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Huntley emphasizes the importance of gratitude, especially during challenging times. She discusses how expressing gratitude can improve mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and create a positive feedback loop. Dr. Huntley introduces the concept of a Stakeholder Appreciation System, encouraging listeners to regularly express gratitude to team members an

PHEC 379: Post-Election Action Steps For Public Health Professionals

Nov 18 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in public health. She shares three key action steps for professionals: rest, reflect, and reset, encouraging listeners to take time for self-care and thoughtful consideration of their roles moving forward. Dr. Huntley also shares a personal story, which

PHEC 378: Building Relationships at Public Health Events

Nov 11 2024 29 mins  
Dr. Huntley and Laura Hollabaugh reflect on their experiences at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting. They discuss the importance of setting clear goals for networking, the unexpected takeaways from the conference, and strategies for effective follow-up with new contacts. The conversation also highlights the challenges they faced, such as running out of business

PHEC 377: Breast Cancer Awareness Conversations

Nov 04 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we are revisiting a recent conversation from our Public Health Roundtable Live about breast cancer awareness. Tuning in, you’ll hear from our incredible guests: Jessi Hekmati, LaShonda Richardson, and Ericka Horne. We delve into how our guests facilitate discussions about breast cancer awareness with their communities b

PHEC 376: Strengthening Professional Community Ties

Oct 28 2024 7 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the importance of building trust and genuine relationships with communities, particularly BIPOC communities, through her consulting firm. She shares insights from a previous episode and outlines how her team is actively engaging with attendees at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting. The conversation emphasizes the si

PHEC 375: Lessons from a Plumbing Experience

Oct 21 2024 17 mins  
Dr. Huntley shares a personal story about a plumbing issue that leads to insights on trust, confidence, and relationship building in public health. Through the narrative, she emphasizes the importance of establishing strong connections with communities and clients, drawing parallels between her experience with a plumber and the relationships public health professionals should culti

PHEC 374: The Confess Project, With Lorenzo Lewis, MPA

Oct 14 2024 27 mins  
Lorenzo Lewis, founder of the Confess Project of America, discusses his journey in promoting mental health awareness and the impact of his organization. The Confess Project trains barbers, stylists, and frontline workers to be mental health advocates, focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. They have trained over 5,000 individuals in 35 states and 63 cities, impacting

PHEC 373: Unlocking Opportunities Through Networking

Oct 07 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Huntley and Assistant Operations Manager, Laura Hollabaugh discuss networking tips in public health and provide resources for listeners to connect with experts in the field. They emphasize the importance of networking before, during, and after conferences, and share best practices for making meaningful connections. They also highlight five guests from previous