Buffalo HealthCast

University at Buffalo Public Health and Health Professions
Buffalo HealthCast

The official health equity podcast of the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions.

  1. APR 7

    Journey into Environmental Economics and Sustainability

    Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, Dr. Michael Shelly delves into the intricate relationship between environmental sustainability, economics, and public health. He explores how environmental policies and sustainable practices can influence economic systems while addressing pressing global health challenges. Dr. Shelly emphasizes the importance of balancing e...

    42 min

  2. FEB 27

    Dietary exposure on toxicants: Health impacts on vulnerable groups, especially on infants and children

    Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, Dr. Gauri Desai, an expert in environmental epidemiology, explores the impact of environmental toxins on children's health and development. She delves into how diet can both mitigate and sometimes contribute to toxic exposures, shedding light on the surprising role dietary components play in our well-being. With a f...

    29 min

  3. JAN 3

    PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and AMR: Antimicrobial Resistance

    Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Diana Aga, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Henry M. Woodburn Professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Aga, an internationally recognized environmental chemist, shares her groundbreaking research on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called "forever chemicals," and antim...

    28 min

  4. 11/11/2024

    The Hidden Dangers of Air Quality- Emphysema in a changing climate

    Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this insightful episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Meng Wang, an environmental health scientist, to explore the hidden dangers lurking in the air we breathe and their impact on lung health. Dr. Wang reveals how baseline levels of pollutants like PM 2.5, ozone, nitrous oxide, and black carbon contribute to the progression of emphysema. ...

    48 min

  5. 09/23/2024

    The Intersection of Environmental health, Child health, Pregnancy

    Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions! 🎙️ In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yohane Phiri, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, about his groundbreaking research on how environmental factors shape early childhood development. Dr. Phiri discusses the profound impact of chemical exposures, pollutants, and psychosocial stressors on pregnancy and pr...

    51 min

  6. 07/18/2024

    Critical Aspects of Long COVID

    In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we dive into the world of long COVID with two distinguished experts, Dr. Sanjay Sethi and Dr. Jennifer Abeles. Join us as we discuss the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers and uncover the importance of research and studies being conducted at the University at Buffalo. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply interested in learning more about long Covid, this episode offers valuable insights and practical adv...

    33 min

  7. 05/22/2024

    Intersectionality w Akua Gyamerah, DrPH, MPH

    Dr. Akua Gyamerah and Nada Fox discuss the importance of considering intersectionality in understanding health disparities. Dr. Gyamerah emphasized the need to examine how different social determinants intersect to produce unique health outcomes, while Nada Fox inquired about the challenges of studying these complex issues. Both speakers highlighted the importance of measuring intersectionality to better understand these interconnected factors. Later, they discussed the intersections of gende...

    57 min
  8. Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY- Family Perspective

    04/04/2024

    Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY- Family Perspective

    Three local athletes, Steve Spitz, Emily Keicher and Adam Page return. Emily is accompanied by her parents Chris and Liz. Adam is accompanied by his father, Norm. We discuss family and sports. The topics range from parents (Steve, Chris, Liz and Norm) supporting and coaching their children in sports, camaraderie with other parents through adaptive sports, and sports/recreation that they enjoy as a family. Athletes and parents emphasize the benefits that adaptive/inclusive sports have had for ...

    27 min
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    The official health equity podcast of the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions.

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    • Creator
      University at Buffalo Public Health and Health Professions
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      45
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Buffalo HealthCast
    • Show Website
      Buffalo HealthCast

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