Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKindness Wins - Strategies to Prevent Bullying
Bullying is a major public health issue that can have a long-term impact on health and development. Unfortunately, despite its seriousness, the issue…
6 months, 1 week ago
Dress Warm and Donate Blood! How Bad Weather and More Impacts the Blood Supply
There’s no doubt that donating blood can save lives. But winter is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products. Holiday …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
World-Dominating Consciousness or Helpful Tool? A Look at How AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our culture and the way we live our lives in so many ways. While we may not understand its full potential y…
7 months ago
More Than Just Soap: How Hygiene Insecurity Affects Our Communities
It’s called “hygiene insecurity” and while you may not be aware of it, there is an overwhelming need for hygiene products in the state. An estimated …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Health on the Rocks: The Harms of Excessive Alcohol Use
Alcohol is the most used substance among adults in the United States despite being known to cause cancer, liver disease, cardiomyopathy, and more. A…
8 months ago
Flu, COVID, RSV, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree: Preventing Respiratory Viruses During the Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us but respiratory viruses like COVID-19, Flu, and RSV don’t make great gifts. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, State E…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
No Matter Why You Use
While much of the national conversation about overdose focuses on younger populations, a new campaign spearheaded by our state health and behavioral …
9 months ago
Young People Have the RIght to Know
It’s not easy for adults and adolescents to know where to find accurate and trusted sexual and reproductive health information. In this episode, Kari…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Tylenol - Is There Evidence of Harm?
There’s been a lot of talk about Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, in the news – specifically the claim that there is a link between this over-th…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
All About Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy - what is it and how effective is it in a therapeutic setting? In this episode, Kerri Lynch, Director of Occupational Therapy…
10 months, 1 week ago