Think Public Health

LLU School of Public Health
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Think Public Health is a podcast by students from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health exploring the world from a public health perspective. Join us as we investigate issues in the media by talking to experts, students, and community members about the relevance of public health in everyday living.

  1. 07/17/2020

    Ep. 13 - The Scars of Childhood Trauma

    On this quarantine episode, we dive into what has been deemed as one of  the most unaddressed topics in Public Health, also a direct linked to  various chronic diseases and risky behaviors- childhood trauma. We,  along with Senior Director of Program Outreach, Lesford Duncan, an alumnus of LLUSPH, discuss the importance of resilience in the midst of  adversity such as COVID-19, ACES, signs associated with childhood trauma  and how the outdoors can bring about healing.

    Ep. 13 - The Scars of Childhood Trauma

  2. 06/26/2020

    Ep. 12 - From the Navy to CEO of a hospital: Public Health Gems from the Barracks

    Join us on another episode of Think Public Health as we discuss with another one of our favorite guest, the award winning expert leader for LLUH pediatric medicine, Dr. Richard Chinnock. We discuss the dangers of working silos in medicine and public health, leadership skills and the secret behind leading a winning team.

    Ep. 12 - From the Navy to CEO of a hospital: Public Health Gems from the Barracks

  3. 06/06/2020

    Ep. 11 - Black out

    Join your hosts, Abigail Clark, DeLorean Ruffin and Anthony Gittens along with our special guests, LLUSPH doctoral students, Chanell Grismore and Gina Obiakor as we have an honest and open discussion relating our varying personal experiences as students, responses to recent Black Lives Matter protests, and a step towards overcoming systemic racism.

    Ep. 11 - Black out

  4. 05/08/2020

    Ep. 10 - Not all superheroes wear capes: A shoutout to all the working mothers.

    Have you ever faced discrimination as a mom in the workplace? Have you ever thought to yourself, how do I successfully re-enter the workforce as a mom and still be involved in the moments that matter for my kids? Returning work after having a baby is a unique challenge for most mothers. On this special Mother’s Day episode, our guests Giana Vasconcellos and Liz Simpler from the non-profit, “Working Mothers Public Health Consulting Agency” discuss  their work and services to increase the awareness of about the  public health challenges associated with the working mother.  They share with us, policies that companies can implement support and retain working mothers. Listen as we share tidbits on whole person care for the working mother and how the stay at home mother can be successful. Join us, as we the Think Public Health Podcast Team, say to all mothers across the globe. “Thank you, mom and Happy Mother’s Day! “ Website: wmcpublichealthconsulting.com

    Ep. 10 - Not all superheroes wear capes: A shoutout to all the working mothers.

  5. 04/24/2020

    Ep. 9 - Surviving COVID-19: Update from the front line

    On this episode of Think Public Health, we welcome again our  preventative care specialist, Dr. Peter Bastian. He provides us with a  detailed presentation on how to prevent COVID-19 as much as possible,  when to get tested for COVID-19, how to care for a non-hospitalized  COVID-19 patient, how to decrease the symptoms of the flu and how to  survive social isolation. The take-away points: Practice social  distancing, wear a mask, get some exercise and trust in God!

    Ep. 9 - Surviving COVID-19: Update from the front line

  6. 04/10/2020

    Ep. 8 - Viruses and Grocery Bags

    On this episode of Think Public Health, we talk to Dr. Ryan Sinclair, PhD and Environmental Microbiologist. He talks about viruses, some of his work and dives into a reusable grocery bag study that looked at how viruses and bacteria can cling to reusable grocery bags. One takeaway from this episode: It's important to disinfect!

    Ep. 8 - Viruses and Grocery Bags

  7. 03/30/2020

    Ep. 7 - Surviving Covid: Intimate Conversations with our Hosts

    Like the rest of Californians (and many other around the world), our hosts have been practicing "social distancing" due to the outbreak of the Noval Coronavirus. Yet our team has found a way to produce our latest episode. Join Anthony, DeLorean and Abigail as they reflect on their journey to public health, their passion for this podcast and how they are coping with being physically isolated from family and friends.

    Ep. 7 - Surviving Covid: Intimate Conversations with our Hosts

  8. 03/20/2020

    Ep. 6 - Fighting Obesity: The Biology of Obesity

    Have you wondered why it is harder for some people to lose weight compared to others? Perhaps the answer to your question can be found in this episode! Join us on this final episode of the three-part series on Fighting Obesity as we discuss the biology of obesity with our own Medical Expert Dr. Warren Peters. Dr. Peters is a retired general surgeon and is currently the Medical Director of the Center for Health Promotion at Loma Linda University Health. In this episode, we discuss hot topics on how added sugar, the gut microbiome, and even the Atlantic slave trade contributed to the biology of obesity.  Finally, let’s learn how to feed the “gut bugs” by eating foods that are found at the edges of the supermarket.

    Ep. 6 - Fighting Obesity: The Biology of Obesity
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Think Public Health is a podcast by students from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health exploring the world from a public health perspective. Join us as we investigate issues in the media by talking to experts, students, and community members about the relevance of public health in everyday living.

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  • Creator
    LLU School of Public Health
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © LLU School of Public Health
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    Think Public Health