Public Health On Call

Oct 28 2024 100 ep. 17 mins 2.6k
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Evidence and experts to help you understand today’s public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.

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813 - The Perilous State of Women’s Health Care, Post-Roe

Oct 28 2024 16 mins  
About this episode: Since the 2022 Dobbs decision, women’s healthcare in the U.S.—which was already underperforming in everything from access to maternal mortality rates—has faced a new set of challenges. In today's episode: All about a Commonwealth Fund report that updates the status of women’s health care and reproductive health across the nation and why even services not

812 - The Potentially “Game-changing” RSV Products Available This Season

Oct 23 2024 13 mins  
About this episode: Respiratory syncytial virus can be particularly dangerous for older adults and infants and this year, for the first time, there are three approved and readily available products to help prevent severe disease: A vaccine for pregnant women and people over age 65, and an antibody treatment for infants born during RSV season. In this episode: all about these produc

811 - The 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Oct 21 2024 16 mins  
About this episode: In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act—the first comprehensive federal legislation to recognize the often-overlooked dangers of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other gender-based violence. In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, researchers Tiara Willie and Michelle Decker join the podcast to talk about the legis

810 - 2024 Election Series: What’s At Stake For Immigrants and Immigration

Oct 16 2024 14 mins  
About this episode: What will the Presidential election mean for immigration—and for immigrants? A look at how each administration might approach one of the most polarizing issues on voters’ minds. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against

Bonus - All About Marburg Virus

Oct 15 2024 13 mins  
About this episode: An outbreak of Marburg virus, one of the deadliest viruses in the world, has been reported in Rwanda. In this episode: an overview of the rare, hemorrhagic fever with an 88% mortality rate and how it's impacting Rwanda, and why we’re seeing more and more instances of zoonotic disease spillovers. Guest: Kari Debbink is a virologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg S

809 - The Grand Opening of the Great Plains Hub for the Center for Indigenous Health

Oct 14 2024 16 mins  
About this episode: The grand opening of a new research hub in Rapid City, South Dakota marks an exciting moment for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. The Hub will bring together community members and researchers to advance the Center’s lifesaving work in a central—and meaningful—location. In this episode: a look at some of the Hub’s first projects including l

Bonus - A Report from the Frontlines of Hurricane Helene Devastation in Tennessee

Oct 10 2024 13 mins  
About this episode: A look at the frontlines of the response 13 days after Hurricane Helene hit Tennessee—the state’s most devastating natural disaster in history. County commissioners Dr. Robert Acuff and Danny Deal report from the Elizabethton Municipal Airport which has become a staging area for relief supplies. Note: In the podcast, the commissioners request that supplies s

808 -2024 Election Series: What’s At Stake For Gun Violence Prevention

Oct 09 2024 18 mins  
About this episode: Gun violence is a top-of-mind issue for Americans and there are evidence-based solutions for prevention. In this episode: a focus on the stark differences between potential Trump and Harris presidencies when it comes to addressing gun violence. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the

807 - Peacebuilding to Help Mend A Broken World—2023 Re-release

Oct 07 2024 19 mins  
About this episode: One year after the Hamas attacks, the Israel-Hamas war remains among the most intractable and violent situations in the world. Today, an episode from the archives about peacebuilding to help solve violent conflicts and rebuild societies through nonviolent means. Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks with Michael Shipler, vice president of Search for Common Ground, an intern

Bonus - A Hurricane In The Mountains: The Aftermath of Helene

Oct 03 2024 15 mins  
About this episode: Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic force seemed to catch many by surprise, especially those living in western North Carolina. The focus is now on the response, but it’s clear from the devastation that old playbooks for preparedness and readiness must change to consider new risks in a new reality. In this episode: a conversation about what emergency responders a