Yves Zuñiga tackles grief and languishing amid COVID-19

Unboxed By Yves Miel H. Zuñiga, FRSPH, AFCHSM, CHM, CPH Of grief and languishing: COVID-19 in the eyes of a person with lived experience Trigger warning: This podcast discusses content about depression and other mental health conditions. If you feel you need support with your mental health, please ensure you seek the appropriate help from […]
Dr. Isioma Okolo discusses “The Birth Lottery”

We had no say in the decision of when, how, where and to whom we were born. Yet this was one of the most important decisions in our lives, which continues to impact us today.
How unemployment contributes to poor healthcare access

Without Health We Have Nothing 1 By Gabriel Oke How Unemployment Contributes to Poor Healthcare Access Proshare: Unemployment vs underemployment in Nigeria HPHR Journal Fellow: Gabriel Oke Interviews Bukola Idowu on the ”Without Health We Have Nothing Series”. Mr. Bukola Idowu is the founder of Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI). KDI uses in-depth research, capacity development, and […]
Brian Shim breaks down the multi-level barriers to lung cancer screening

Screen the Lungs! By Brian Shim What Makes Screening so Difficult? Dissecting the Multi-Level Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Previously on Screen the Lungs!¸ we took a look at the deep disparities in lung cancer health and outcomes across the US that have persisted over time. Lung cancer screening (LCS) using low-dose CT scans (LDCT) […]
Rasha Kaloti Asks “Why are over 1 million children trapped in one prison?”

What’s it like to be a child living in the world’s biggest open-air prison? And how would it affect your mental health?
In the Crosshairs: a blog about race, gender, and firearm violence by Dr. Caroline Light

Dr. Caroline Light introduces “In the Crosshairs” her incisive blog series exploring the intersections of race, gender, and firearm violence.
Sherry Wu explores the impact of social isolation on residents in long-term care

Getting Curious with Sherry By Sherry Wu Impact of Social Isolation on Residents in Long-Term Care Hey there, thanks for dropping by. Whether today’s topic is new to you or something you are deeply passionate about, I hope my exploration will bring you new perspectives to ponder. Feel free to listen to the blog’s […]
Claire Bunn Discusses A Word on Statistics and Public Health in the American South

Public health encompasses more than statistics; it is the lived experiences of individuals, families, and communities.
Brian Shim shares an overview of lung cancer, screening, and disparities

Screen the Lungs! By Brian Shim Introduction to Lung Cancer, Disparities, and Screening Introduction to Lung Cancer Health and Disparity Despite striding progress in cancer research and care, lethality in lung cancer persists as the disease continues to evade control efforts nationwide. The prevalence of smoking, the leading risk factor for lung cancer, has declined […]
Ife discusses The Role of Public Health Law in State Health Outcomes in the US

The life expectancy and mortality rates of certain states are so disparate that it raises many questions, the most important being – why are some states healthier than others?