Population Healthy
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Population Healthy digs into important public health topics that impact our everyday lives. Produced by the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the show brings together experts to discuss population health issues from a variety of perspectives, from the microscopic to the macroeconomic, the social to the environmental, and explore the factors that affect the health of all of us, at a population level.
Episodes
- School Safety Drills and Student Well-Being: What the Research Shows
(00:00:00) School Safety Drills and Student Well-Being: What the Research Shows (00:02:17) What Are School Safety Drills and Why Do We Have Them? (00:04:40) Effectiveness & Impact of Drills (00:07:17) The Problem with a One-Size-Fits-All A…
- How Medicaid Policy Shapes the Future of Rural Communities
Health policy researcher Michael Shepherd explores the importance of Medicaid in rural communities—not only for those who directly receive benefits, but for everyone who counts on having a local clinic, mental health provider, or hospital.…
- Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide with Red Flag Laws
Over half of all female homicide victims in the United States are killed with a gun, most often by an intimate partner. In this episode, University of Michigan School of Public Health researcher April Zeoli explores how firearm policy—spec…
- Vaccine conversations: Tools for building trust
(00:00:00) The Online MPH (ad) (00:01:41) Event Welcome & Introductions (00:07:13) Seasonal vaccine safety (00:10:23) Communication about vaccines (00:13:22) Federal message around autism and vaccines (00:20:49) Vaccine trust (00:27:26) Be…
- Commemorating a milestone: The 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine announcement
Welcome to a special live episode of Population Healthy, recorded in front of an enthusiastic audience at the University of Michigan. We mark a historic moment—70 years since the game-changing announcement of the polio vaccine's success on…
- Breaking barriers: Gender, health, and justice for all
In this episode of Population Healthy, researchers Dr. Sari Reisner and Dr. Daphne Watkins and prosecutor Eli Savit engage in a dynamic discussion on gender and health equity, recorded at the University of Michigan. In a panel discussion m…
- Health equity, leadership, and action: Insights from Dr. Rachel Levine
In this episode of Population Healthy, we bring you an engaging conversation with Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, USPHS (Ret.), former Assistant Secretary for Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services. Recorded at a recent live e…
- Housing, health, and hope: A conversation on impactful collaboration
In this episode, University of Michigan urban planning and public health experts Margaret Dewar and Roshanak Mehdipanah delve into the complex challenges of housing access and stability. They examine factors contributing to housing inequit…
- Public health in action: Five years after COVID-19
Five years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Michigan School of Public Health looks back at how our world has changed and the lessons learned from this unprecedented global health crisis. On this episode of th…
- Innovation meets empathy: Expanding access to care through technology
In this episode of Population Healthy, join University of Michigan School of Public Health emeritus professor John Piette as he engages in a compelling conversation with Kate Monti, a Michigan Public Health alumna and co-founder of Avela.…
- New episodes starting March 4th!
Listen to a sneak peek of new, upcoming episodes of the Population Healthy podcast from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Join our faculty experts as they unravel pressing public health issues and share breakthrough resea…
- Ahead of the Curve: Gina McCarthy
In this special podcast episode, hosted by F. DuBois Bowman, dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we sit down with Gina McCarthy, the inaugural White House Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator. McCarthy discu…
- Ahead of the Curve: Amir Dan Rubin
In this live episode of Population Healthy, Dean F. DuBois Bowman sits down with Amir Dan Rubin, MBA ‘96, MHSA ‘96, a transformational leader in the healthcare industry. From leading the rapid growth of One Medical to forming a groundbreak…
- The evolution of epidemiology: Reflections from Monto & Martin
In this episode of the Population Healthy podcast, get a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of epidemiology. Join two of the University of Michigan's leading epidemiologists, Arnold Monto and Emily Martin, as they discuss groundbreaki…
- Loneliness is a public health issue: Let’s tackle it together
In 2023, the US Surgeon General issued a national health advisory on loneliness. According to the advisory, “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health.” In this episode, discover the surpri…
- Understanding stroke: 25-year study uncovers disparities & insights
In this episode of Population Healthy, we dive into the groundbreaking research of the BASIC (Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi) study, led by University of Michigan researchers Dr. Lewis Morgenstern and Dr. Lynda Lisabeth. Every…
- Hidden dangers: The cancer risks of environmental injustice
Cancer disparities manifest as differences in cancer incidence, outcomes, or mortality across various demographic groups—whether by gender, age, location, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity. For instance, Black women in the US face a s…
- The first 4 episodes of Population Healthy Season 7 drop on Sept. 26!
Listen to a sneak peek of the new season of the Population Healthy podcast from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. This season, join our faculty experts as they unravel pressing public health issues and share breakthrough…
- Population Healthy Season 6 trailer
In Season 6 of the Population Healthy podcast from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we look at the health benefits of living with purpose, unexpected sources of air pollution, weight stigma, declining childhood vaccinati…
- Declining childhood vaccination: An interview with Michigan's top doctor
In this episode of the Population Healthy podcast, Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, joins Matthew L. Boulton, senior associate dean for Global Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Pub…
- Health and dignity for Michigan farmworkers
In this episode, two researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health outline some of the health and safety challenges faced by farmworkers in the state of Michigan. Epidemiologists, Alexis Handal and Lisbeth Iglesias-Ri…
- Putting oncologists out of business
In this episode of Population Healthy from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Professor of Epidemiology Celeste Leigh Pearce digs into her team's extensive work on cancer research, focusing on ovarian, breast, and cervical…
- Ahead of the Curve: Bakari Sellers
In this empowering episode of the 'Ahead of the Curve' Speaker Series by University of Michigan, Dean DuBois Bowman and renowned civil rights activist, author, and lawyer Bakari Sellers deep dive into Sellers’ impactful journey packed with…
- Bhramar Mukherjee: A data-driven fairytale
Bhramar Mukherjee, professor of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, explains how biostatistics helps make sense of big data for medical prevention and treatment and how she encourages her students to stay p…
- Weight stigma and redefining healthy
In this episode we’re exploring the impact of weight-centric perspectives on public health. Kendrin Sonneville, an associate professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is working against a stat…
- The invisible impacts of air pollution
Sara Adar, an environmental epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, unpacks the universal concern of air pollution, offering insights into its daily impact on our lives. From the subtle…
- Vic Strecher: Living with purpose
In this episode of Population Healthy from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Vic Strecher, a professor renowned for his work in behavior change and digital health, discusses the concept of purpose. Drawing from personal l…
- Season 6 of Population Healthy starts January 16!
The new season of the Population Healthy podcast from the University of Michigan School of Public Health kicks off on Tuesday, January 16th. This season, we'll look at the health benefits of living with purpose, unexpected sources of air p…
- Alternatives to policing
Police violence is an area of concern for many communities. Establishing public health-informed, alternative response programs—separate from law enforcement agencies—is one approach to reduce police violence and give communities a more div…
- BONUS! Ahead of the Curve featuring Larry Brilliant
(For a transcript and past episodes of the Ahead of the Curve podcast, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/ahead-of-the-curve/) Dr. Larry Brilliant is a physician and epidemiologist, CEO of Pandefense Advisory, senior counselor at the Skol…
- School safety
School safety is top of mind for many, particularly after recent mass shootings have impacted schools, colleges, and universities across the United States. In this episode of the Population Healthy podcast, we'll speak with two University…
- Abortion access and reproductive justice - pt 2
2022 saw historic shake-ups in the policies around abortion access across the US. Although abortion has been a huge topic of discussion over the last year, debates about reproductive rights are not novel. Public health experts have long un…
- Abortion access and reproductive justice - pt 1
2022 saw historic shake-ups in the policies around abortion access across the US. Although abortion has been a huge topic of discussion over the last year, debates about reproductive rights are not novel. Public health experts have long un…
- Safeguarding the people of Ukraine
The Ukrainian people continue to suffer atrocities at the hands of Russian armed forces, who invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. In this episode, we spoke to two members of the University of Michigan community who have ties to Ukraine and ha…
- Gender affirming care
You may have heard the term “gender affirming care” in the news or on social media. Often this term is used to refer to surgical procedures to help an individual’s body match their gender identity. However, gender affirming care is actuall…
- (Re)Emerging infectious diseases
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we collectively view infectious disease. In this new era, where global media attention has turned to epidemiology and infectious disease, how do we understand our situation and…
- BONUS! Ahead of the Curve featuring Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Welcome to the Ahead of the Curve podcast from the University of Michigan school of Public Health. We also produce a podcast called "Population Healthy", and if you're on that channel right now, we've got some bonus content for you. CNN's…
- The ramifications of health care worker burnout
For thousands of health care workers around the world, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has been non-stop for two years and counting. We want to understand what that is doing to our health care workforce. From dealing with illness themse…
- Health Communication: Why Getting It Right Impacts Us All
In this episode, listeners will hear from four experts who bring their own unique perspective to the topic of health communication — the verbal and written strategies used to influence and empower individuals, populations, and communities…
- Exploring another pandemic: HIV/AIDS
It’s been nearly half a century since the HIV/AIDS epidemic emerged. In the 1980s, before medical interventions or effective prevention methods were developed, it was a death sentence. Throughout the years, legislation, stigmatization, and…
- Healthier people need healthier food
It is no secret that healthier food makes for healthier people. However, there can be challenges to overcome when trying to make healthy food choices for ourselves and our families. For one thing, not all foods are created equally, nutriti…
- What do health departments do?
The pandemic highlighted the important role health departments play in communities large and small. But the role of a health department extends well beyond pandemic response. Assessing water quality, ensuring restaurants are following food…
- Using Motivational Interviewing to Convince People to Get Vaccinated
Generally speaking, giving unsolicited advice to people only tends to annoy them and make them less likely to change any of their behaviors. Real change tends to come when someone sees a discrepancy between their own behavior and what they…
- The Evolution of a Pandemic: Where Does Delta Leave Us?
Right now, Delta is the dominant COVID-19 variant spreading here in the U.S and in some other areas of the world. It’s one of the handful of variants that have evolved from the original COVID-19 virus. The emergence of the more infectious…
- Increasing Diversity in Public Health
Effective change takes effective changemakers. Today, we talk to a few changemakers who are dedicated to improving diversity in public health and healthcare leadership. Research has long shown that the most effective way to improve health…
- One Year of COVID-19 3.19.21
It has been roughly one year since the COVID pandemic hit the United States, bringing with it stay-at-home orders, social distancing, masks, and many other unprecedented experiences. One side effect of the pandemic is that epidemiology is…
- Healing Flint Through Community Partnership
In 1960, the population of Flint, Michigan was nearly 200,000 people. It was a center of American manufacturing and economic prosperity. But in the decades that followed, manufacturers abandoned their Flint operations. Many White families…
- Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19 3.11.2021
In the last few months, we have seen emergency usage authorization of the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. With more and more people receiving vaccines each day, things seem to be looking up. But many still feel un…
- How Food Insecurity Shapes Children and Families
As of October 2020, 23% of children in the US are experiencing food insecurity, and that percentage has continued to rise dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Of those affected, data shows that food insecurity impacts families an…
- The Inequitable Impact of the Environment on Health
According to a 2019 study published by the National Academy of Sciences,* African-Americans are exposed to 56% more pollution than they actually produce. Meanwhile, white Americans are exposed to 17% less pollution than they produce. Afric…