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Season 1 Episode 41
New episodes of Public Health Out Loud will be back on July 30. Stay tuned for more guest experts and timely information on the public health topics …
5 years, 1 month ago
Reflections on COVID-19
Season 1 Episode 40
It’s the season one finale, and our co-hosts are feeling nostalgic. Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan reflect on Rhode Island’s journey through CO…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Impact of Unstable Housing on a Recovery Journey
Season 1 Episode 39
Maintaining consistent access to shelter and services can be difficult for people who use drugs, due to factors like housing policies and availabilit…
5 years, 1 month ago
Should the COVID-19 Vaccine be Required? And Other Ethical Questions
Season 1 Episode 38
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and highly effective. But to some, the arrival of the vaccine raises questions. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jim McDonald…
5 years, 2 months ago
Notes from a Peer Recovery Specialist
Season 1 Episode 37
Living with a substance use condition can feel isolating. But it doesn’t have to feel that way. Peer recovery support specialists are working to brea…
5 years, 2 months ago
Behind the Scenes at the State Health Lab
Season 1 Episode 36
In Rhode Island, there is just one laboratory that conducts all public health, environmental, and forensic crime testing for the State. It all happen…
5 years, 2 months ago
How to Prevent an Overdose
Season 1 Episode 35
Substance use and overdoses are an epidemic in this country, and Rhode Island is not immune. But efforts to combat substance use are often highly mis…
5 years, 2 months ago
Food Insecurity and the Sugary Drink Tax
Season 1 Episode 34
In this week’s episode, Dr. Philip Chan and Dr. Jim McDonald are joined by Dr. Amy Nunn, the executive director of the Rhode Island Public Health Ins…
5 years, 3 months ago
Misinformation and the Attack on Science
Season 1 Episode 33
Misinformation is everywhere. And it has long-lasting implications for public health. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the threat of fast-…
5 years, 3 months ago
COVID-19 Variants, Explained
Season 1 Episode 32
COVID-19 variants. What are they and how do they spread? Learn about it from this week’s guest Dr. Rami Kantor, a professor of medicine at the Divisi…
5 years, 3 months ago