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Season 2 Episode 50
Did you know 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime? Listen to the latest episode of the Public Health Out …
4 years, 1 month ago
Why Breastfeed Baby?
Season 2 Episode 49
This week’s guest expert is Erin Bertoldi, the state breastfeeding coordinator at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). Co-hosts Dr. Jim Mc…
4 years, 2 months ago
Tuberculosis: Not a Disease of the Past
Season 2 Episode 48
Did you know about 10 million people a year develop an active infection of tuberculosis? Although cases in the United States are rare, tuberculosis c…
4 years, 2 months ago
Crossroads: How Do Homeless Services and Public Health Intersect?
Season 2 Episode 47
Ending homelessness is a public health issue. One possible solution? More housing.
This week’s guest expert on the Public Health Out Loud podcast is…
4 years, 2 months ago
From Reactive to Proactive: Transforming Primary Care
Season 2 Episode 46
This week’s guest expert on the Public Health Out Loud podcast is Dr. Andrew Saal; a family physician and the chief medical officer of the largest co…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Evolving Role of Pharmacists in Public Health
Season 2 Episode 45
Pharmacists do a lot more than dispense medication. Pharmacies have become a major hub for people to access health care services—like testing, vaccin…
4 years, 3 months ago
Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Pandemics... Oh My!
Season 2 Episode 44
This week’s guest expert has been managing outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics throughout her career. Meet Dr. Utpala Bandy, the Medical Director for…
4 years, 3 months ago
Trauma-Informed Care: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Season 2 Episode 43
Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” A trauma-informed approach to health acknowledges that…
4 years, 3 months ago
Housing Instability: Health Outcomes and Solutions
Season 2 Episode 42
This week’s guest on the Public Health Out Loud podcast is an expert on housing instability, the eviction crisis, and related impacts on health outco…
4 years, 3 months ago
Harm Reduction Centers in Rhode Island Will Be Among First in the Nation
Season 2 Episode 41
In July of 2021, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation allowing for a two-year harm reduction center pilot program in the state. This me…
4 years, 4 months ago