Behind the Scrubs

In this episode, hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Ziyad Ben Taleb, an assistant professor and the director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Laboratory at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Taleb's public health journey, his research focused on smoking, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, hookah and cannabis, creating and managing UTA's Eliminate Tobacco event, and advocating for policy change.

In this episode, hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Tammy Eades and Dr. Keri Draganic. The four have an in-depth discussion around healthcare advocacy and policies that impact the nursing profession, including specific wins for the profession during the last legislative session.

In our second episode of season 2, hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Jaquetta Reeves, an assistant professor in the Graduate Nursing Department at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Reeves's public health journey, her research focused on addressing sexual health inequities and disparities among minority adolescent and young adult populations, educating parents and adolescents about sexual wellness, and where we stand when it comes to HIV/AIDS.

Show notes

This episode of Behind the Scrubs, covers research and public health related to sexual education and health. As such, we hit on some sensitive topics including STIs, teen pregnancy, and sexual assault. Although this topic is crucial to understand, we want to make you aware in the event of any triggers or sensitivities you may have. 

In our season 2 premier, hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Tiffany Kindratt, an assistant professor in the Public Health Program, Department of Kinesiology, College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Kindratt's public health journey, her Health Survey Research Lab and her research into public health statistics, and open education resources. 

In episode 4, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat about several legislative initiatives - on both the state and federal levels - that will directly impact rural health. 

Show notes

National Rural Health Association - https://www.ruralhealth.us/

For further information about UTA's CONHI Graduate Programs and Certificates: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/request-info

In episode 3, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Melanie Richburg, CEO at Lynn County Hospital District in Tahoka, Texas. The three talk about Dr. Richburg's career journey from nurse to CEO of a rural hospital, her passion for the profession, the differences between rural and urban healthcare, the challenges of insurance, and the versatility of working in a rural setting. 

In episode 2, our season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Dr. Kyrah Brown, a health equity researcher and assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Arlington. The three talk about Dr. Brown's public health career journey, maternal health, racial and gender barriers in healthcare, teaching empathy, and equity in rural health. 

In our inaugural episode, season 1 hosts Aspen Drude and Dr. Jeffrey Taylor chat with Daniel Casas, RN, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, and a rural health nurse with Coryell Health in Gatesville, Texas. The three talk about Daniel's experiences as both a student at UTA and as a rural health nurse.

Show notes

For further information about UTA's CONHI Graduate Programs and Certificates: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/request-info

And for more info about CONHI, or to provide feedback about this episode, please send an email to [email protected]

The UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation presents the all-new Behind the Scrubs podcast. During each 30-minute podcast episode, we’ll chat about achieving better health, research in basic and applied health science, career journeys, and other issues that directly impact the nursing profession. Check out the trailer for season one, focusing on a rural health blueprint!