Voices of Public Health

Nov 17 2023 64 ep. 23 mins 1k
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The Health Equity Compact: Catalyzing Change in Massachusetts and Beyond

Nov 17 2023 58 mins  
This episode of the Delta Center podcast spotlights Michael Curry, Esq, the President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (Mass League) and one of the co-founders of the state’s Health Equity Compact. The Health Equity Compact brings together over 80 leaders of color across a diverse set of Massachusetts organizations—including hospitals, health cent

Achieving National Coverage in India: Experiences from Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction

Jul 24 2023 10 mins  
Rotavirus is a major cause of childhood disease and death in India. In 2016, the Government of India began a phased introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, and by 2019, the vaccine had been scaled up to cover the entire country. In this interview, Rebecca Chase, a Program Officer with JSI's Immunization Center, speaks with Dr. Arup Deb Roy, Project Director, and Dr. Amanjot Kaur, S

Episode 4: Using Technology to Close the Community Referral Loop with Nadia Vargas

Jul 19 2023 27 mins  
In this episode, our guest, Nadia Vargas from Mountain Family Health Center, shares the social needs screening process at their health center and how their coordination platform supports local health information exchange to boost community-wide health. This episode will be useful to all health centers working on their own social determinants of health processes.

Ep 15: Mental Health First Aid: A Bridge to Care, Comfort and Treatment

Jun 09 2023 24 mins  
Connection, care, and concern are powerful tools in helping people overcome mental health challenges. When we let people know they matter, we offer them hope and can help them find resources to support their mental health. Every one of us can be a resource. Helping someone doesn’t always mean referring them to a clinician. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course

Ep 14: Harm Reduction: Supporting the Safer Use of Substances

Jun 09 2023 27 mins  
The introduction of fentanyl into the drug supply has been a game changer in how we prevent overdoses. More people are focusing on practical strategies and ideas to keep the person engaged, safe and alive while minimizing the harm resulting from substance use. Phoebe Axman, Director of Education of New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, has joined us today. She will share the evid

Making Cold Chain Maintenance Sexy (and Smart)

Apr 26 2023 10 mins  
The vaccine cold chain relies on a global network of refrigeration units and carriers to keep vaccines at the right temperature from production to administration. In this episode, Amos Chweya and Wendy Prosser from JSI's Immunization Center chat about the challenges of maintaining cold chain equipment and share some “crazy” ideas to approach it differently. By making cold chain

Using Innovative Mobile Solutions to Increase Immunization Coverage

Apr 25 2023 7 mins  
In Yemen, the USAID-funded Systems, Health, and Resiliency Project (SHARP) is using innovative mobile solutions to increase immunization coverage for children. The project recently piloted an SMS reminder system and an Electronic Immunization Registry to share vaccination information between community midwives, health facilities, and parents. The result? A resounding win: uptake of

Ep 13: Working Together to End Teen Dating Violence

Feb 22 2023 26 mins  
As young people grow and mature, they seek independence and intimacy. However, many struggle with forming safe and healthy relationships. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) and their member organizations are teaching these important skills to youth starting in middle school.

Ep 12: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, and Prevention

Feb 22 2023 17 mins  
The NH Pediatric Improvement Partnership (NH PIP) is helping pediatric practices build the skills and systems to identify and respond to trauma among their young patients and families. When pediatricians have meaningful conversations with their young patients about any type of trauma they have experienced, they validate their experiences and normalize their feelings, and they help

Ep 11: The Real Costs of Vaping- What We All Need to Know about Youth E-Cigarette Use

Jan 17 2023 27 mins  
Vaping or e-cigarette use has been described as a public health crisis. They have been marketed as a tool to help adults quit smoking, but they have become a youth craze. Our guest, Kim Coronis with Breathe NH, helps us understand this attraction and how nicotine impacts the adolescent brain – releasing feel-good chemicals.