Health Snaps

American University Health Studies Department

Health Snaps features experts from American University's Department of Health Studies offering quick, clear snapshots of urgent health issues—and what we can do about them. The series also highlights how American University is preparing the next generation of health leaders to tackle some of the world’s most critical challenges.

  1. What makes graduate public health education impactful?

    MAR 29

    What makes graduate public health education impactful?

    Professor Anastasia Snelling  discusses how mentorship, hands-on learning, and real-world partnerships define the graduate experience in public health. She highlights how practice-based education equips students with the skills, confidence, and critical thinking needed to lead meaningful change in their communities.

    3 min
  2. Why do dietary guidelines matter for public health?

    MAR 29

    Why do dietary guidelines matter for public health?

    Professor Dara Ford breaks down the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, explaining how they shape national nutrition policies and everyday food choices. She explores recent changes, controversies around the guidelines, and what evidence-based nutrition really tells us about building healthier diets

    4 min
  3. Why is community a cornerstone of sustaining public health programs?

    MAR 15

    Why is community a cornerstone of sustaining public health programs?

    This episode explores how building meaningful partnerships with community organizations strengthens public health work. Professor Anastasia Snelling discusses why collaboration with local partners is essential for sustaining impactful programs and improving community health outcomes.

    5 min
  4. Why is teamwork key for supporting healthy moms?

    MAR 15

    Why is teamwork key for supporting healthy moms?

    Professor Liana Petruzzi explores how community health workers and collaboration across healthcare teams improve maternal health outcomes, strengthen support systems, and help ensure healthier pregnancies and postpartum care for moms.

    3 min
  5. Can eating be a pathway to veteran health?

    MAR 1

    Can eating be a pathway to veteran health?

    Professor Katie Holton  examines how nutrition can support veteran health, highlighting food-based strategies to improve physical, mental, and long-term well-being.

    3 min
  6. What do new moms need to stay healthy?

    MAR 1

    What do new moms need to stay healthy?

    Professor Liana Petruzzi discusses postpartum mental health, highlighting the physical, emotional, and systemic supports new mothers need to recover, thrive, and stay healthy.

    4 min
  7. How can nutrition boost brain health?

    FEB 17

    How can nutrition boost brain health?

    Professor Katie Holton  explains how nutrition supports brain health, revealing links between diet, cognition, and mental well-being through emerging nutritional neuroscience research.

    3 min
  8. Why is climate change the threat multiplier that is the ultimate unifier?

    FEB 17

    Why is climate change the threat multiplier that is the ultimate unifier?

    Professor Gabriela Meltzer explores climate change as a threat multiplier intensifying health, equity, and policy challenges and explains why collective, cross-sector solutions are essential.

    4 min
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Health Snaps features experts from American University's Department of Health Studies offering quick, clear snapshots of urgent health issues—and what we can do about them. The series also highlights how American University is preparing the next generation of health leaders to tackle some of the world’s most critical challenges.

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  • Creator
    American University Health Studies Department
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American University Health Studies Department
  • Show Website
    Health Snaps