Community Level

Community Level Podcast
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This is a podcast produced by a course at the Community Health Sciences Division at the UIC School of Public Health. We bring you insightful conversations with public health researchers, community leaders, and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact. From groundbreaking research to grassroots initiatives, Community Level explores the stories, challenges, and successes driving change in our communities. We bridge the gap between research and real-world practice, one episode at a time. Whether you're a student, professional, or just passionate about health and social justice.

  1. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode 001: A Conversation with Keith Lewis on Community Collaboration

    In this bonus episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts speaks with Mr. Keith Lewis, the Senior Director of Community Collaboration at the University of Illinois Chicago and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Business. They discuss his background, his passion for community service, and the inspiration behind the Community Collaborations team's efforts to positively impact the community. Enjoy! Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted).

    48 min
  2. S2 Ep 7: Reflections and Resolutions (Season Finale)

    May 7

    S2 Ep 7: Reflections and Resolutions (Season Finale)

    In this final episode of the season, the students from the CHSC 494 course, fondly known as the Season 2 Production Team, share their reflections on the journey they've had in the course. They also say their goodbyes as they get ready to embark on the next adventures in their lives. It's been such a wonderful season of the podcast, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Thank you for listening, and we hope to see you again soon! Intro and Outro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted).

    49 min
  3. S2 Ep 6- Insights from the Next Generation: "Public Health...for Me"

    Apr 23

    S2 Ep 6- Insights from the Next Generation: "Public Health...for Me"

    On this episode of Community Level, Kaija and JoSophia sit down with middle school students to explore what health and public health mean to them and how they show up in their everyday lives. Together, they aim to make public health more accessible by centering youth voices and perspectives, learning how COVID-19 impacted them at a young age, and discussing their perspectives on the health of their schools and neighborhoods. Join us as we learn from the next generation and break down public health in a way that’s simple, relatable, and real. Intro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted). Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    37 min
  4. S2 Ep 5- Connecting the Dots: Public Health & Carceral Systems

    Apr 8

    S2 Ep 5- Connecting the Dots: Public Health & Carceral Systems

    In this episode, our co-host, Sheila and Alyah, explore the intersection of public health and incarceration. Samantha Lasky, a trained social worker and a public health practitioner asks us to rethink how incarceration is a critical public health concern that impacts health outcomes and community stability and how mutual aid is a community-driven response to these harms. This episode shows the gaps in our traditional public health systems and the ways communities are stepping in to fill them. Intro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted). Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    53 min
  5. S2 Ep 4 - East to West: The Expansive Nature of Public Health

    Mar 18

    S2 Ep 4 - East to West: The Expansive Nature of Public Health

    On this extended episode of Community Level, Caesar and Kaija, students in the division of Community Health Sciences, sit down with Dr. Mario LaMothe, Dr. Laurenia Mangum, and Dr. Jennifer Brier, three professors in different areas of study. Together, we shed light on how the field of public health intersects with their specific disciplines and explore the future and necessity of public health's collaboration with other professions. Intro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted). Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 15m
  6. S2 Ep3 - Beyond the Myths: Strengthening the Maternal Health Continuum

    Mar 4

    S2 Ep3 - Beyond the Myths: Strengthening the Maternal Health Continuum

    On this episode of Community Level, Pavani and Linda, students in the Division of Community Health Sciences at UIC School of Public Health, sit down with Dr. Connie Lu, an OBGYN and Complex Family Planning Fellow at UI Health. Together, they explore common misconceptions about childbirth and abortion care, discuss how cultural beliefs and stigma shape pregnancy and birth experiences, and examine the urgent need for reproductive justice to address racial inequities in maternal health. Intro Music: Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted). Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min
  7. S2 Ep 2.1 - Open Book Session Part 2: Seen Beyond the Seat

    Feb 18

    S2 Ep 2.1 - Open Book Session Part 2: Seen Beyond the Seat

    This is part two of the Open Book series where Nancy and Cenia, students from the Community Health Sciences division, chat with SPH alumni (Johnette, Brianna, and Megan) and current student, Caesar. They talk about what it’s like to feel recognized in the classroom and make real connections with faculty, plus how these experiences have influenced their time at SPH and beyond. Join us as we dive into the student perspective on connecting with others and empowering them to achieve more than they ever thought possible! Intro Music: "Lets go back" by: Patrick Patrikios Source: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH50AbZWblNGGJT6rR2ZgLA/music License Statement: You can use this audio track in any of your videos, including videos that you monetize. No attribution is required. YouTube may credit the artist and link the Audio Library from your video. You may not make available, distribute or perform the music files from this library separately from videos and other content into which you have incorporated these music files (e.g., standalone distribution of these files is not permitted). Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    40 min
  8. S2 Ep 2 - :Open Book Session", Part 1: Why Faculty Representation Matters

    Feb 11

    S2 Ep 2 - :Open Book Session", Part 1: Why Faculty Representation Matters

    On this episode of the Community level podcast, Nancy and Cenia, students in the division of Community Health Sciences, interview Dr. Nathaniel M. Tran, Dr. Yamilé Molina, and Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts on the importance of representation, connection, and mentorship in higher education and how showing up authentically for their students contributes to student sense of belonging at UIC and, more broadly, in the academic world. That and more! Intro Music: "Dust or Smoke" by Blue Dot Sessions Source: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/bff958be-37c9-46b1-9824-c9b689274976 Outro Music: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    55 min
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This is a podcast produced by a course at the Community Health Sciences Division at the UIC School of Public Health. We bring you insightful conversations with public health researchers, community leaders, and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact. From groundbreaking research to grassroots initiatives, Community Level explores the stories, challenges, and successes driving change in our communities. We bridge the gap between research and real-world practice, one episode at a time. Whether you're a student, professional, or just passionate about health and social justice.

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  • Creator
    Community Level Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Community Level Podcast
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    Community Level