Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 119: Public Health Career Goals, Planning, and Success
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, I introduce a free coaching series that will help us wrap up this current year and prepare for public health career success in the new year. Before explaining the upcoming coaching series, I take the time to express thankfulness and gratitude for my community and opportunity to serve in public health.
PHEC 118: Interview with Nianest Maria Alers Barreto, MPH, Epidemiologist and Podcaster
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBMy guest on this episode is Nianest Maria Alers Berreto, an epidemiologist and podcaster. Nianest is an infectious disease Epidemiologist focusing on vector-borne diseases. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, and her Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health. After receiving her masters, she completed a 2-ye...
PHEC 117: Interview with Phelesia Foster, PhD, Epidemiologist and Health Coach
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Phelesia Foster has a laboratory background as a chemist but currently works as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). She is also a certified health coach and the founder of 4Ever Wellness. Dr. Foster is passionate about all things related to health and wellness. For the last 15 years, she has been reading, researching, and working with women in Cleveland, MS to promote wellness. She has a strong desire to meet families wit...
PHEC 116: The Power of Collaboration: Navigating the Seasons of Women's Health
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBThere is so much power in collaborating with colleagues. In this episode, I explain and exciting collaboration and take you behind the scenes and walk you through, from the very beginning ideas and vision. Listen now to hear the exciting full story!
PHEC 115: Interview with Vanessa Chilombo Da Costa, MPH, Global Epidemiologist and Entrepreneur
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBVanessa Chilombo Da Costa is a Global Health Epidemiology Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in South Africa. She is also the founder of Chilombo Global Career Services, providing resume reviews and other related career services to recent public health graduates.
PHEC 114: Interview with Moaz Abdelwadoud, MD, DrPH, MPH, International Public Health Researcher
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBToday’s episode features Dr. Moaz Abeldelwadoud, who is a physician and researcher currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. He joins me to discuss his impressive international public health journey.
PHEC 113: Interview with Toby Yak, PhD, MPH, Substance Abuse Prevention Epidemiologist
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Toby Yak is a professional epidemiologist with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health. Learn about how his passion for the prevention of youth substance abuse and how the dangers of underage drinking inspired his journey.
PHEC 112: Interview with Harvey A. Kennedy, MPH, Sexual Health Education
October 08, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBIn today’s episode I speak with Harvey A. Kennedy, who has extensive teaching and research experience in the area of Sexual Health and Behavior Modification. His work revolves around shedding light on important health disparities in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK.
Attending a conference soon?
October 04, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 17 MBTune into this bonus episode to hear two great stories and examples of networking experience from public health conferences! Will you be attending a conference soon? Take action! DrCHHuntley.com/resources
PHEC 111: Interview with Amy Schlotthauer, MPH, President of AES Consulting Firm
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBIn today’s episode I interview Amy Schlotthauer, President and Owner of AES Consulting firm. We talk about how Amy’s experience in public health building various skill-sets such as project management, grant writing, program evaluation, and data analysis allowed her to make the impact that she is making now.
Top 15 Public Health Podcasts
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 7.96 MBThis is a great list and resource for public health podcasts. HINT: Our podcast is #2 on this list of Top 15 Public Health Podcasts!!
PHEC 110: Interview with Dielda Robertson, MPH, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBToday’s guest is Dielda J Robertson, who has 28 years experience in public health. We discuss her extensive background where she served in viral Hepatitis prevention and coordination, Women’s Health and Prevention, and Bioterrorism Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as several years as a Laboratory scientist.
PHEC 109: Interview with Dr. Makhabele Nolana Woolfork, Global Epidemiologist
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBToday I interview Dr. Makhabele Nolana Woolfork, an epidemiologist of over 10 years at the local, state, federal, and global levels. She is currently a PHI/CDC Global HIV Epidemiology Fellow within the CDC’s Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. She shares her experience, and gives tips to students and graduates on how to make advancements in their public health careers.
PHEC 108: Interview with Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas, Collaborative Research Scientist
September 10, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas on her experience in public health care as a researcher and practitioner. She talks about her current programs at Northwestern University and how her first job in high school led her to a career in Public Health. Listen to hear her priceless advice for future graduates on ways of obtaining a great position after college.
PHEC 107: Five Programs to Help You Boost Your Public Health Career
September 03, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBAre you looking to continue developing your career in the public health field? In this episode, I lay out the different programs that I’ve been working on to provide support for your journey in developing a career in public health.
Ready For a New Season
August 31, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.31 MBSummer is ending, students are starting or returning to schools and universities around the world. Listen to this episode for updates as we get ready to move into the new season of professional development. I'm asking everyone to share the podcast with at least one friend, classmate, or colleague within your public health network so that others can benefit from the podcast. Ask them to subscribe to the podcast.
PHEC 106: Student Research Experience, Katie Reget and James Schlitt
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBThe American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section wanted to give students an opportunity to talk about their research on the podcast. Students who were interested in participating were asked to submit their research information and were selected based on their complete responses. Coming on the podcast to discuss their research gives students some experience in discussing their research. In this episode you’ll hear from our final two student members who were chosen to sha...
PHEC 105: Take Action: Professional Networking in Public Health
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBThis Episode: I share a personal story and recent professional networking experience. Final episode of the 3 part series devoted to professional networking. Be sure to listen to part 1 (episode 103) and part 2 (episode 104). In this episode I will recap what we covered during the challenge. I will also be talking about the programs that are available to help you take action on taking your professional networking to the next level. Links to everything I will discuss can be found in the...
PHEC 104: Leveling Up: Professional Networking in Public Health
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode... Officially marks 2 years of the podcast!! (YAY) Part 2 of 3 part episode series devoted to professional networking. If you haven’t listened to part 1 then be sure you go back and listen to episode 103. I will be talking about Leveling up your professional networking- doing something different from what you’ve always done (maybe even a little outside of your comfort zone) to help you get better results. I’ll cover 5 reasons you should be networking, then sha...
PHEC 103: Public Health Professional Networking Challenge
August 06, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is an exciting time for me as I’ve recently celebrated 100 episodes of the podcast, and I’m also reaching the official two-year mark of the podcast. I love being able to reflect and see the tremendous growth since the start of the podcast, and I also love being able to plan where I want to go in the next two years. Right now is a great time to focus on the reason why I decided to start this particular business. Of all of the types of business models I could have created and fo...
PHEC 102: Student Research Experience Frances Dean and Kelly O'Shea
July 30, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBThe American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section wanted to give students an opportunity to talk about their research on the podcast. Students who were interested in participating were asked to submit their research information and were selected based on their complete responses. Coming on the podcast to discuss their research gives students some experience in discussing their research. In this episode you’ll hear from two student members of the APHA Epidemiology section, Franc...
PHEC 101: Interview with Dr. Rebecca Drewette-Card, President of Public Health Partners
July 23, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Rebecca Drewette-Card. Dr. Drewette-Card is the President of Public Health Partners, which is a woman-owned consulting firm based in Maine and serving clients throughout the United States. She was also one of the cohosts of my first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo held back in March of 2019. Dr. Drewette-Card previously worked for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Public Health Prevention ...
PHEC 100: Reverse the Mic & Real Behind the Scenes
July 16, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBCan you believe we are at episode 100? Wow! In this episode, I share an interview with you that I believe is the perfect way to celebrate this milestone episode. If you follow me on social media, then you probably noticed that I was recently featured in a video interview entitled “This Epidemiologist Serves as a Guide to Up and Coming Scientists” and it was for a show called “Your Mark on the World” by Devin Thorpe. Your Mark on the World publishes their interviews in a video f...
Free Student Workshop
July 10, 2019 23:21 - 7 minutes - 5.66 MBPublic Health Students Only Students are LOVING this workshop! I am helping students begin to think strategically about your career early in the journey, so that you can be better prepared for the transition into the career field upon graduation. A free preview of the workshop is now available in the Career Strategies for Students of Public Health program. Visit drchhuntley.com/students to enroll.
PHEC 099: Another Great Resource for Public Health
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 7.01 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing with you another valuable resource and will tell you how you can try it out for FREE! That resource is Audible. Audible will provide a free trial of their service to listeners of the Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast and also provide financial support to the podcast just for sharing and promoting their service. It is a win-win all around because it’s a great resource and I absolutely love using it! I want to explain what audible is, recommend 3...
PHEC 098: Career Resources for Public Health Students and Professionals
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBThis is a coaching episode for both students of public health and professionals who are already in the field of public health. You will want to listen to carefully, think creatively, and check the bottom of this show notes page for details and links. I’m going to share a valuable resource with you, including some of my favorite examples of use, and then tell you how you can try it out for free. I want you to listen carefully, before you sign up for the free trial. This way you can firs...
PHEC 097: Student Research: Obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa
June 25, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode features an interview with Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, a member of the APHA Epidemiology section, and recent graduate of the DrPH program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). She joins us to discuss her student research of obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
PHEC 096: What is your biggest public health career challenge?
June 18, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBRecently, I asked our community to name their biggest public health career challenge, the one thing that was preventing them from accomplishing their career goals. My reason for asking was so that I could direct people toward helpful resources. I found that some people didn’t realize that resources were available to address their specific challenges. Some people were aware of the resources, but just not taking action, and others were trying to ignore their challenges and not do anything a...
PHEC 095: Interview with Leah Roman, Roman Public Health Consulting
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, you will meet the Leah Roman of Roman Public Health Consulting. In a previous episode, I mentioned Leah as a great example of professional networking. Those of you who know her are probably nodding your heads right now. She is very genuine and networking seems to come naturally to her. You may also remember Leah from the very first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo that I held, where she was one of my cohosts. She joins me on this episode to talk abo...
PHEC 094: Interview with Christie VanHorne, CVH Consulting
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, you will meet the CEO of CVH Consulting, Christie VanHorn. If her name sounds familiar to you, then you may remember her from the very first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo that I held, where she was one of my cohosts. She joins me on this episode to talk about her public health journey, from employee to consultant. She talks about who she serves in her business, her ideal client, the types of services she provides, and what she loves about her role as...
PHEC 093: The Samya Rose Stumo Memorial Initiative for Universal Quality Healthcare
May 28, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 8.02 MBIn this episode, I share a story, a message, and an opportunity with you all. I encourage you to listen closely, and take action if any part of this message resonates with you. The opportunity is a global health initiative, a fellowship opportunity for visionary young women compelled to carry out the work of achieving universal health coverage for those in greatest need. The story and message is that the initiative is in memory of, Samya Stumo, who died at age 24 in an airplane crash. S...
PHEC 092: Why I Do What I Do & Why I Care
May 21, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBThis is a great opportunity for me to talk to you about my why. In this episode, I explain why I started this podcast, and created programs. Of all of the businesses I could have started, I explain why I chose to build a business around helping all of you get into the field of public health or transition into public health careers. You’ll better understand why I care so much.
Interview with Dr. Donna Elliston, President & CEO of Public Health Solutions Executive Search Firm
May 14, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBDr. Elliston is a public health executive with extensive work experience with several public health institutions. She is the President and CEO of Public Health Solutions Executive Search Firm (PHS), which serves as the catalyst in connecting mid to senior level professionals with top public health firms. Dr. Elliston and I are working on ways to combine efforts and better serve our communities. For now, I’d like you to focus your attention on this interview and get to know Dr. Elliston a...
Podcast: Growth, Changes, and Opportunity
May 07, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBOur community has grown tremendously over the last couple of years and I’m thrilled about that. With growth comes change, and it is time to pivot and make adjustments. Not only to accommodate our growth to date, but we must change in order to continue to grow. You know the saying, “what got us here, won’t get us there." Change is good. In fact, I will say that change is great! Especially in this case. Listen to the full episode to hear the details. https://www.patreon.com/drchhunt...
PHEC 089: Interview with Sreelekha Prakash, MD, MPH, Global Epidemiology
April 30, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBThis episode features a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Epidemiology section. My guest is Dr. Sreelekha Prakash. She shares her journey into public health with a global health prospective. She started her career as a medical doctor, specifically an emergency clinician, treating patients in India. She describes how that experience created an opportunity for research and laid the foundation for her journey into public health and her career in academics and resea...
PHEC 088: Interview with Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, Preventive Medicine and Public Health
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBMy guest on this episode is Dr. Maria Mora Pinzon. She is a preventive medicine and public health physician. Doctors in this specialty use research, epidemiology, quality improvement and policy to promote health. Since they have full medical licenses, they are also able to diagnose and treat patients in a variety of settings. Dr. Pinzon is the president-elect of the Young Physicians section of the American College of Preventive Medicine, which is the medical organization were preventive ...
PHEC 087: Interview with Rosalie Aguilar, National Project Coordinator for Salud America!
April 16, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBI’m delighted to introduce you to my special guest on this episode, Rosalie Aguilar. Rosalie is the national project coordinator for Salud America!, which is a national Latino-focused organization that creates culturally relevant and research-based stories, videos, and tools to inspire people to start and support healthy changes to policies, systems, and environments where Latino children and families can equitably live, learn, work, and play. The content created and distributed by Salud ...
PHEC 086: Professional Networking in Public Health
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBToday we are going to talk about professional networking in public health by sharing a few tips and specific stories of some recent and awesome networking success story examples. Whether you are seeking, starting, or transitioning into a job in public health, or starting a consulting or other type of public health business, you should definitely give this episode your full attention.
PHEC 085: Interview with Jane Fadesere, PharmD, MBA, MPH
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBJane Fadesere has over 16 years of experience as a community pharmacist. She has practiced pharmacy in Maryland, Washington DC, West Virginia, Louisiana and currently in Texas. She has experience in various pharmacy settings including pain management, medical supplies, independent pharmacy, and chain pharmacy. Jane practices medication safety on a daily basis, ensuring that patients receive the right medications and dosages. Jane obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Howard Universi...
PHEC 084: Interview with Dr. Monique Brown, Professor, Researcher, Consultant
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Brown talks about her journey into public health and her experiences along the way. She is a professor, researcher, owns a consulting business, and hosts a podcast. She is passionate about HIV research, mental health, trauma, and aging. She shares some valuable tips and advice for public health students, professionals, and those interested in starting a business. So be sure to listen to this full episode. I also want to point out that this interview was recorded when I was sick. Ho...
PHEC 083: Childhood Vaccination and Public Health Communication
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, I pour out my heart and even share a personal story to help me drive my message as I discuss the topic of childhood vaccination. I’m not discussing this from the point of whether or not you should vaccinate your children. The purpose of discussing this topic is to address the need for improved public health communication on the topic of childhood vaccination. Social media platforms provide an incredible opportunity for effective public health communication, with millio...
PHEC 082: Public Health Consulting Entrepreneurship Expo
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 9.11 MBWhat is a social entrepreneur? What is a public health entrepreneur? In this episode, I’m going to talk about public health consulting and entrepreneurship. I will start with a discussion about entrepreneurship and then move into the opportunities that exist, and finally share details of the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo. DrCHHuntley.com
PHEC 081: Interview with Heather Flattery, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
March 05, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBMy guest on this episode is Heather Flattery, and she is the Manager of Membership and Marketing at the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). SOPHE is a nonprofit, independent professional association that represents a diverse membership of nearly 4,000 health education professionals and students in the United States and 25 international countries. Heather joins me on this episode to share with all of us about the organization’s focus, as well as the mission, vision, and values ...
PHEC 080: Interview with Haley Greene, Graduate Student Leader
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, we are going to highlight the work of Haley Greene, one of our student leaders in the American Public Health Association (APHA) Epidemiology section. Haley is currently a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham working on her Masters of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology. She is also the Student Liaison Chair in the Epidemiology Section of the APHA. She is going to join us on this episode to describe her research experience, why she ...
Public Health Career Goals Challenge
February 22, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.87 MBThis special BONUS episode is only available to subscribers of the podcast. Tune in to learn about the new 5-Day Public Health Career Goals Challenge and how you can use this exercise to help you begin to focus on your career goals. Click this link to join the challenge.
PHEC 079: Interview with Dr. Jasmine Ward, Founder of Black Ladies in Public Health
February 19, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Jasmine Ward, founder of Black Ladies in Public Health (BLiPH). BLiPH is a global community of black women who are interested in, are training, and working in public health. The organization promotes scholarship, service, self-care, and support for health equity. This episode is for you even if you are not a black lady in public health, but you are interested in supporting issues, causes, and policy that relates to black ladies in public health. ...
PHEC 078: Interview with Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan, President of SAAPHI
February 12, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues (SAAPHI) consists of researchers, academics, professionals, and students who share an interest and passion in improving the health of African American communities. This is accomplished through research, leadership/mentorship and policy. SAAPHI continues to grow and poise itself as a premier research and education organization dedicated to examining the role of race, and more specifically racism, as a contributing factor in...
PHEC 077: Interview with Bridgette Hempstead, Founder of Cierra Sisters
February 05, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBCierra Sisters is a community-based organization created by and for African Americans with cancer in the greater Seattle WA area. Cierra Sisters fills a critical public health need by breaking the cycle of fear, increasing knowledge concerning breast cancer in the African-American and underserved communities. The organization empowers the African American community through local, national, and global events and partnerships. Cierra Sisters has partnered with major cancer research institute...
PHEC 076: Interview with Dr. Noel Barengo, International Medical and Public Health Professional
January 29, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBThis episode is a special featured episode for the American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section and my guest today is Dr. Noel Barengo. Dr. Barengo is a medical doctor with a Masters of public health and a PhD. He received his academic training in Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden. He currently works in Miami Florida as an assistant professor at Florida International University College of Medicine. His global public health experience includes starting a public health NGO t...
PHEC 075: Interview with Dr. Mobolaji Ogunsakin, Global Health Physician
January 22, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBDr. Ogunsakin is an infectious disease physician who has been practicing in the state of Georgia for over twenty years treating patients who have had a wide variety of infectious diseases including HIV infection, bone and joint infections, complicated skin infections, and multi drug resistant bacterial infections. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Ogunsakin has completed his MBA, as well as his MPH. He is also a member of my Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy program. He...