Podcasts
The Nation's Health Podcast provides a closer look at important public health topics.
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Declaring racism a public health crisis
In 2018, the Wisconsin Public Health Association adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, committing to work toward change. Since then, equity and social justice advocates across the U.S. have picked up the call to action, passing almost 200 declarations at the state and local level. APHA’s Center for Public Health Policy is supporting that work by tracking and sharing the declarations on an interactive online map.
The Nation’s Health’s Lindsay Syms discusses that work with center Director Tia Taylor Williams. (March 2021) Runtime: 9:28
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Revising the 10 Essential Public Health Services
An updated version of the 10 Essential Public Health Services — which describe the public health activities that all communities should undertake — was released in September 2020. The revised framework places equity at its core.
Jessica Solomon Fisher of the Public Health Accreditation Board talks with The Nation's Health on how and why the important framework has changed. (October 2020) Runtime: 11:45
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How Black communities are harmed by energy injustice
Jacqui Patterson, director of environmental and climate justice at NAACP, discusses energy justice and work to build a better energy economy for all. Energy injustice has far-reaching impacts for Black communities, which are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (September 2020) Runtime: 16:06
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US Hispanics struggling with greater challenges in face of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed life for everyone across the nation. But when it comes to health, the experience is not universal. Amelie Ramirez and Rosalie Aguilar of Salud America join The Nation's Health reporter Aaron Warnick to discuss the challenges the U.S. Hispanic population faces during the pandemic. (May 2020) Runtime: 8:36
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ADHD can disrupt adult life — here’s how to own it
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is known for impacting children, but ADHD can persist through adulthood. The disorder can impact work, relationships and even health. ADHD researcher and author Russell Barkley, PhD, discusses his research and how to manage ADHD as an adult. (March 2020) Runtime: 11:14
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Walking for exercise: Get the most out of your steps
Walking is a freely accessible, low-impact way to exercise. But do you know how fast you should be walking or how many steps you should really take daily? APHA member Libby Richards, PhD, RN, shares tips that can help you make the most of your walk. (January 2020) Runtime: 11:06
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Climate change is harming children's health — and it's going to get worse
In this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, host Aaron Warnick is joined by APHA's Environment Section's Leyla McCurdy. Together, they talk to Harvard C-CHANGE's Aaron Bernstein to talk about how climate change harms the world's children and how public health professionals can work toward solutions. (October 2019) Runtime: 14:46
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Public health benefit or community danger? Making electronic scooters safer
Shareable electronic scooters, commonly referred to simply as e-scooters, are a popular way to get around. However, riders can get seriously injured on the vehicles, even at slow speeds. Jeff Taylor, an epidemiologist at Austin Public Health, weighs in on how we might make this growing mode of transportation a little more safe. (September 2019) Runtime: 10:03
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All of Us: Better health through inclusive research
Launched in May 2018, the All of Us Research Program is striving to enroll 1 million participants. Dara Richardson-Heron, chief engagement officer for the program, speaks to The Nation's Health about its progress one year in. June 2019. Runtime: 6:53
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