Public Health for the People with Dr. Amber

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Public Health for the People with Dr. Amber

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr. Amber Schmidtke realized that there was a gap between the way that public health scientists look at data and how the public could understand it. Pairing her experience in public health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and her skill with educating adult learners in the undergraduate and medical school setting, Dr. Schmidtke excels at making complex data meaningful for non-scientists. In this podcast, Dr. Schmidtke helps the public to understand the latest trends for the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia and explores broader public health topics

  1. 12/23/2020

    15: A deeper dive into the COVID-19 vaccine

    Many people still have plenty of questions about how the COVID-19 vaccine works inside of the body. On this episode we dust off our biology textbooks and discuss how the vaccine works on a cellular level and dispel some common safety misconceptions.

    18 min

  2. 12/16/2020

    Humanity strikes back!

    The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines is helping the country to begin looking forward to a better tomorrow but there is still much work that our communities need to do in order to remain safe and healthy in the present.  On this episode we continue to explore the role of the COVID-19 vaccine in helping to alleviate the severity of the pandemic.

    14 min

  3. 12/09/2020

    13: COVID-19 vaccine basics

    While the news of forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines provides much needed hope going into the holidays, many people still have a lot of questions regarding safety, efficacy and the vaccine development process in general. On this episode, Dr. Amber provides helpful insight into the ways vaccines are created, the FDA approval process and puts to rest some of the most common misconceptions about herd immunity.

    16 min

  4. 11/18/2020

    12: First Wave Problems

    As the nation encounters another massive spike in COVID-19 cases, communities are once again faced with increased restrictive measures aimed at providing relief for our healthcare infrastructure. The approaching winter holidays are also causing many to spend the season without the family and friends that they've been missing all year. Yet in the midst of all this, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of 2 promising vaccines that may eventually be available to the public. Dr. Amber provides insight on these themes and more during this crucial moment in the pandemic.

    12 min

  5. 10/28/2020 · BONUS

    Special Topic: Pandemic Fatigue

    Straight talk from Dr. Amber about the importance of remaining vigilant in the collective fight against COVID-19.

    7 min

  6. 10/14/2020

    11: COVID on the ballot

    A healthy democracy requires a healthy electorate. This episode explores some of the public health related issues that can be considered when  heading to the polls this year.

    18 min

  7. 10/07/2020

    10: Safety tips for your fall events

    As people prepare for an increase in activity this fall many are wondering how they can remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. In this episode we review the guidelines to help keep you and your family safe during the upcoming Halloween, election and flu seasons.

    22 min

  8. 09/30/2020

    09: School's in session (COVID in Kids pt 2)

    The pandemic has already drastically altered the school year for many young people all over the country. On this episode we explore some of the most current research about COVID-19 in school-aged children.

    18 min
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When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr. Amber Schmidtke realized that there was a gap between the way that public health scientists look at data and how the public could understand it. Pairing her experience in public health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and her skill with educating adult learners in the undergraduate and medical school setting, Dr. Schmidtke excels at making complex data meaningful for non-scientists. In this podcast, Dr. Schmidtke helps the public to understand the latest trends for the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia and explores broader public health topics

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