Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

PHEC 355:Mental Health Awareness, Conversations With Communities

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While mental health awareness is always relevant, it is a major focus in May. This episode includes the conversation from our recent Public Health Rou...

PHEC 354: Digital Health Strategy, With Craig DeLarge, MPH, MBA

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode, Craig DeLarge, is a Digital Health Strategist, Researcher and Educator. He joins us to discuss some of the innovative work ...

PHEC 353: Big Changes, Updates, And What's Next

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into this episode to get up to speed with the recent developments with Dr. Huntley's podcast and consulting firm. Assistant Operations Manager, L...

PHEC 352: Healthcare Innovation And Public Health, With Stephen Martin, PhD, MPH

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pursuing a career in public health can take many twists and turns, and there's a good chance you'll travel through some pretty interesting and surpris...

PHEC 351: Minority Health Awareness Conversations, With Communities

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, Dr. Huntley shares the most recent Public Health Roundtable Discussion. She ...

PHEC 350: Data And Health Equity, With Paulina Sosa, MPH

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dr. Huntley on this episode is a repeat guest who first graced us with her presence in episode 178! Paulina Sosa the Founder of both Latinx Vo...

PHEC 349: Sexual and Reproductive Health For People Of Marginalized Communities, With Keosha Bond, EdD, MPH

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

True sexual health equity requires inclusiveness of all sexual identities, as well as trans-awareness and a recognition of the negative impact that r...

PHEC 348: The Interconnectedness of Public Health With Sandy-Asari Hogan, DrPH, MPH

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Public health is irrevocably intertwined into every aspect of what we do in our daily lives, and everybody has a part to play in it. Our guest is an ...

PHEC 347: Being A 'Disruptor' In Public Health, With Rebecca Desir, MPH

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rebecca Desir, an award-winning public health practitioner, the founder of the Black Health Commission, and the senior manager of community advo...

BONUS: Ready For Something New?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Huntley announces the launch of a new podcast called Public Health Entrepreneurs. This podcast will focus on topics related to public health entre...

PHEC 346: Health Equity And Developmental Disability Awareness

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are you leading and engaging in health equity and developmental disability awareness conversations with the communities you serve? March is Devel...

PHEC 345: Proactive Caregiving, With Cynthia J. Hickman, PhD, MSN

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For a while now, Dr. Huntley has been looking for a way to share her story with you of when she took care of her ailing mother, but the subject has j...

PHEC 344: Behind The Scenes With Podcasting Expert, Carli van Heerden

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for something different on this special episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Dr. Huntley dives into a creative conversa...

PHEC 343: Access To Quality Healthcare For The Underserved and Underrepresented, With Selena Smith, MPA

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An advocate for access to quality healthcare, a student of socioeconomics and equity, and a seeker of equality in justice and among humanity. Selena ...

PHEC 342: Discussing Heart Disease, With Communities

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, it is an important topic to highlight all year long. Heart...

PHEC 341: Anti-Hunger Activism, With Rachel Cahill, MPA

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is passionate about the heart of one of America's most critical issues, food insecurity. Joining Dr. Huntley on the podcast is Rachel Cahill...

PHEC 340: Social Work, Grant Writing, And Public Health, with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau, MSW

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The field of public health is so broad! In this episode, we are connecting it to social work and more specifically, grant writing to demonstrate how w...

PHEC 339: Public Health Through Faith-Based Organizations, With Dr. Braxton

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we welcome back one of our guests from 2017, Dr. Juanita Braxton. She joins us to discuss how she is able...

PHEC 338: Cervical Health Awareness Discussion

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with proper vaccination, regular screenings, pap smears, and HPV testing? Yet, so ma...

PHEC 337: Should We Explain It Once, Or Repeat?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you work in public health, you've probably had to explain an industry term to the general public on more than one occasion. How often should we be...

PHEC 336: What is a Chicken Coop?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might think that the question 'What is a chicken coop?' is pretty straightforward and if you were to ask a farmer, you'd be right. However, if you...

PHEC 335: When Work Becomes Personal

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when work spills over into your family and friend conversations? In the case of doing meaningful work, this crossing of boundaries can o...

PHEC 334: Healthcare, Technology, and Public Health, with Vanessa Guzman, MS

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is working towards making healthcare accessible, intuitive, and empowering. Vanessa Guzman's goal is to empower and mobilize healthca...

PHEC 333: Our Focus For The Year Ahead

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are setting goals for the year ahead. Today, we share what we'll be focusing on in 2024, from the podcast to the work we do in our public h...

PHEC 332: A Personal And Professional Recap Of 2023

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Huntley as she recaps the highs and lows of 2023 in this special episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. As we approach the end...

PHEC 331: Exploring Medical Epidemiology, With Rakhee Palekar, MD, MPH

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The field of public health features a host of different career opportunities, and now we delve into the dynamic realm of public health through the uni...

PHEC 330: A Whirlwind Of Activity, All At Once

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get the feeling that the room is spinning all around you and you can't seem to keep up? Sometimes the chaos is super exciting! During this...

PHEC 329: Public Health Roundtable on Diabetes with LaShonda Richardson

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. In this episode, we share our conversation from the November Public Health Roundtable, whic...

PHEC 328: Nurturing Trust, Communication, And Relationships In Public Health

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this latest episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley reflects on her recent experience facilitating a workshop for tribal leaders. Sharing personal...

PHEC 327: Software Interoperability And Public Health, With Andy Gregorowicz, MS

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another riveting MITRE episode where Dr. Huntley engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Gregorowicz, Department Chief Engineer at ...

PHEC 326: The Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO, 2024

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Huntley announces the much-anticipated Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024. In this episode, she clarifies everything you need...

PHEC 325: Defining Public Health, In Plain Language

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Although it can feel  frustrating at times, this provides us the opportunity...

PHEC 324: How Has Remote Work Affected Your Communication Skills

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has changed the landscape of the workforce worldwide. It accelerated the shift to remote work, giving people the ability to do their job...

PHEC 323: When Life Happens: Navigating Loss, Growth, And New Beginnings

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Full disclaimer, this new episode is full of really sad moments and happy moments as our host, Dr. Charlotte Huntley, opens up about some personal li...

PHEC 322: Public Health Informatics, With Brittani L. Harmon, DrPH, MHA

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The technology that makes up the system and processes in public health may be lagging behind the course of innovation compared to other industries. T...

PHEC 321: What Can I Do With My Degree In Public Health?

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing a career in public health can be a daunting task, especially if you are a student who doesn't have a full grasp of what career opportunities...

PHEC 320: Understanding Public Health Versus Healthcare

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As many have noticed, there is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Dr. Huntley hosts a monthly roundtable discussing a va...

PHEC 319: Behind The Scenes: Podcast Conference, Professional Development

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting is such an important part of this business. In fact, it's how it started! In this episode, Dr. Huntley is doing things a little differentl...

PHEC 318: Public Health Information In The Digital Era, With Denise K. Scannell, PhD

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where there's an influx of information and misinformation, understanding the intricacies between public health and the digital age is more...

PHEC 317: Inspiring Inclusivity Through Innovation, with Pierre Paul

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turning dreams into reality and using those dreams to help people is truly possible, and that's what Pierre Paul, Founder & CEO of We Hear You LLC, p...

PHEC 316: A Heart For Health And Community, With LaShonda Richardson, MPH

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is LaShonda Richardson, a public health professional with a heart for health and community. She is also the founder of EMERGE Public H...

PHEC 315: Public Health Preparedness, with Dr. Monique K. Mansoura

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The array of public health threats we face is expanding rapidly and everyone has a responsibility to have a level of preparedness for these situation...

PHEC 314: Real World Evidence And Public Health, With Paul Arora, PhD, MSc

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There will always be the need for professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions when it comes to public health. Dr. Paul Arora, vice pres...

PHEC 313: Everyone in Public Health Should Know MITRE, With E. Oscar Alleyne, DrPH, MPH

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is part of a special sponsored series of episodes where listeners will learn about MITRE through conversations with leaders across the...

BONUS: You Are Invited

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This could be exactly what you've been needing!  In this bonus episode, you'll learn about an opportunity to receive coaching, guidance, and support ...

PHEC 312: Community Relationships And Data Collection, With Princess Jennings

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is one of the many people who are impacting public health in an unconventional way. Princess Jennings is the founder of Community Trac...

PHEC 311: Revolutionizing Public Health Research, With Joyee Washington, PhD

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When too big of a gap exists between researchers, project implementers, and communities, more harm than good ends up being done (even when those peop...

PHEC 310: Tribal Health Through Student Internship, With Gary Piercey, PhD

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode in our special sponsored series about the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and the public health professionals who work ...

PHEC 309: Support And Encouragement For Public Health Professionals

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a random mix of updates, encouragement, and support as well as a sneak peek into what's happening behind the scenes at DrCHHuntley...

PHEC 308: Addressing Health Literacy, With Zainab Shipchandler, MPH

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing the challenges of health literacy within communities is an important responsibility of public health professionals. Joining us today is a...

PHEC 307: Being The Change In Public Health

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling discouraged about the current state of the public health workforce, this episode is for you! Today we discuss some of the things t...

PHEC 306: Epidemiology For Tribal Communities, With Erik Ohlrogge, MS

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is not enough data and information to make effective health decisions for Tribal communities in America. Joining us today is an epidemiologist...

PHEC 305: Exciting Upcoming In-Person Events

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have some exciting events coming up for public health entrepreneurs (consultants, podcasters, freelancers, contractors, business owners) and you d...

PHEC 304: Promoting Health Equity, With Patrice Sirmons MPH, RN

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a background in healthcare can give you more ammunition to make a positive, lasting impact on public health. Today's guest, Patrice Sirmons, b...

PHEC 303: Community Connectedness, With Andrea Lowe, MPH

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today considers community connectedness to be the biggest public health problem, and in this episode, we find out why. Andrea Lowe is a pub...

PHEC 302: Critical Need For Access To Quality Public Health Data, With Dr. Kevin English

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) serves 27 tribal communities in a four-state region. Their mission is to collabora...

PHEC 301: Faith-Based Partnerships In Public Health, With Ericka Horne, MPH

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode is a public health consultant who's passionate about faith-based partnerships. Meet Ericka Horne, a public health consulta...

PHEC 300: Celebrating 300 Consecutive Weekly New Episodes!

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have finally reached our very exciting podcast milestone episode, number 300! Truly an extra special milestone as Dr. Huntley also celebrates her...

PHEC 299: How To Start A Podcast For Your Organization

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are just one week away from hitting the 300-episode milestone. So, now is the perfect time to share some tips and tricks for starting a podcast f...

PHEC 298: Should Your Organization Start A Podcast?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about starting a podcast for your organization? As we at the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast approach our 300th ep...

PHEC 297: Enhancing Health Outcomes For Tribal Communities In The Northwest, With Victoria Warren-Mears, PhD

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Victoria Warren-Mears, who has been the director of the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center for 16 years. She devel...

PHEC 296: Our Ideal Type Of Non-Profit Organization

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Collaboration and sharing networks is a powerful force in the field of public health. It allows organizations and practitioners to reach broader comm...

PHEC 295: Meaningful Data Driven Solutions For Large Nonprofit Community Based Organizations

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Dr. Huntley worked in commercial industry, a great deal of money was invested in providing data-driven evidence to support long-term efforts. U...

PHEC 294: Reproductive Health In Underserved Communities, With Heidi Berthoud, MPH

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Public health is such a wide-ranging field, and through 20 years of diverse experiences in the space, Heidi Berthoud joins us to discuss her career j...

PHEC 293: Communicating Health Information In A Digital World, With Alex Smith

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our ever-increasing use of technology has not only changed how people consume health information but emphasized the importance of digital communicati...

PHEC 292: Public Health Roundtable, Livestream And Newsletter

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every month, a diverse panel of innovative public health thought leaders come together to discuss public health topics during a livestream on LinkedIn...

PHEC 291: Innovation, Science, and Entrepreneurship, With Jennifer Huberty, PhD

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technological advances have opened new frontiers for consumer products and services that seek to improve wellbeing. For example, the mobile meditation...

PHEC 290: Highlights, Takeaways, Lessons Learned, And Next Steps

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the dust settles on our sixth Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship expo, our incredible host, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley walks us throu...

PHEC 289: Evaluation, Epidemiology, and Community, With Weather Potdevin, MA

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Tribal Epidemiology Centers are doing great work for Native Americans. Today's guest, Weather Potdevin, is lending her hand to the cause as the S...

PHEC 288: Suicide Prevention And Education, With Michelle Bangen, MPH

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guest on today's episode is Michelle Bangen, a public health consultant who received a bit of inspiration to get started in consulting from atten...

PHEC 287: Community And Connection In Public Health, With Stephanie Moxley

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Moxley is a public health consultant who conducts community health needs assessments for hospitals and health departments across the United...

PHEC 286: One Health Genomics Epidemiology, With Hayley Yaglom, MPH

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Hayley Yaglom, the key to successful public health initiatives is multidisciplinary collaboration across human health systems, animal health syst...

PHEC 285: Communicating Public Health: Internal Teams, External Partners, Communities We Serve

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In times of information overload, it's more important than ever that we focus our efforts on improved communication within our internal teams, extern...

PHEC 284: Get Reacquainted With Dr. Huntley, Through A Chat With Her Coach

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we settle into this new year, it's often a great time to get reacquainted with folks. It's good to learn what your colleagues are up to now, as wel...

PHEC 283: Making The Data Mean Something, With Mike Dereviankin

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we have an inspiring and informative conversation with data scientist and chemistry consultant, Mike Dereviankin! Mike's work covers e...

PHEC 282: On The Journey To Better, With Natasha Patterson, PhD, MPH

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'd love to introduce our guest today, Dr. Natasha Patterson. Dr. Patterson is from Pennsylvania, currently serving as a Professor of Public Health ...

PHEC 281: Public Health And Passion, With Prince Anyanwu, MPH

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Nigeria to the United States, today's guest brings a global perspective to the conversation. This episode has a little something for everyone as...

PHEC 280: Reflecting On 2022 And Preparing To Move Into 2023

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our last episode for 2022! Today, we take a moment to reflect on our highlights from this year and share some updates as we prepare to mo...

PHEC 279: Feeling Supported In Public Health

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How would you feel if we told you that there are organizations out there who are supporting you and cheering you on as you spread your entrepreneurial...

PHEC 278: CDC Public Health Advisor And STEM Entrepreneur, With Naissa Piverger, MPH

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is an expert in maternal and child health, global health, infectious disease, and public health research epidemiology. At a critical m...

PHEC 277: Relationship Building In Public Health, With Sujani Sivanantharajah, MPH

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sujani Sivanantharajah is the founding force behind PH SPOT, a platform and community for public health professionals across the globe, supporting th...

PHEC 276: Making Sure We've Covered Everything

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We want to make sure that we've covered everything! Join us as Dr. Huntley discusses the timeline of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrep...

PHEC 275: A Very Exciting Announcement, It's A Big Deal!

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features a very special announcement. After months of preparation and negotiation, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is thrilled to annou...

PHEC 274: Our Team Debrief Ahead Of The Upcoming EXPO

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo, Dr. Huntley is joined, for the very first time on the podcast, by two of her...

PHEC 273: Social Justice Parenting, With Traci Baxley, EdD

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is power in knowing that you belong and each of us has a responsibility to create environments that promote inclusion, trust, and acceptance. I...

PHEC 272: Women's Health, Endometriosis, and Entrepreneurship with Somer Baburek, MBA

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PHEC 271: What Questions Do You Have About Consulting And Entrepreneurship In Public Health

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are exciting things on the horizon! This episode is an excerpt of Dr. Hughes Huntley's LinkedIn Live, where she discusses the Public Health Co...

PHEC 270: Infectious Diseases And Public Health, With Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If infectious diseases and public health is your thing then you've come to the right place! Joining us on this episode is Clinical Microbiologist, Sc...

PHEC 269: 10 Strategies To Prepare Your Next Vacation, For Entrepreneurs And Business Owners

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the working world, what happens when you go on vacation, or take a holiday, for an extended period of time? In today's episode, Dr. Huntley share...

PHEC 268: Controlling Pandemic Threats, With Marilyn Bruno, PhD, JD

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if a lawyer and a scientist ran a business? Welcome back to Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Joining us on this episode is ...

PHEC 267: Rekindling Your Passion for Public Health

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long pandemic! It seems that many people in the public health community are experiencing exhaustion, professionally, mentally, physically...

PHEC 266: Public Health Education And Social Impact, With Neshe Conley, MPH

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social impact and education are some of the most powerful tools at our disposal as public health care specialists. Neshe Conley is a public health im...

PHEC 265: Climate Change In Public Health, With Erica Austhof, MPH

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. Joining us today is a lady wearing many hats, Erika Austhof. Erika is an epi...

PHEC 264: Are You The Person On The Team Who's Holding Up Progress?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who has ever been part of a team knows what it is like when one person misses their deadline and holds up the whole project. As employees and ...

PHEC 263: Effectively Communicating Epidemiology

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can an epidemiologist communicate epidemiology without confusing everyone? Welcome to another episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversation...

PHEC 262: Thank You For Five Years Of This Podcast

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are intentionally pausing to thank the attendees of our webinar, celebrating five years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. We...

PHEC 261: Global Public Health Leadership, With Dr. Candela Iglesias Chiesa

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While a lot of people in the health sector try to become a specialist, today's guest focuses on being a generalist. She serves the global health indu...

PHEC 260: Escaping Burnout By Redefining Rest, With Marissa McKool

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we move away from the false idea that rest has to be earned, and productivity defines our worth? In this episode, we are joined by public hea...

PHEC 259: Public Health And Epidemiology For The Medical Student Population, With Tyrone Layson

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Tyrone Layson has learned through his career as a public health professional, medical students are their own population group and they come with a...

PHEC 258: Who Is This Podcast For?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As part of Dr. Huntley's efforts to bring the public healthcare community onto the same page, she brings you the third and final episode in her mini-s...