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Where people live and work, what they eat, how much they exercise (or don't), these factors all contribute enormously to the health of populations. So does policy, access to healthcare, and much more.... more
FAQs about Columbia Public Health Now:How many episodes does Columbia Public Health Now have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
May 18, 2020Episode 10 "COVID-19: Bats, Labs, and Rumored Origins"Epidemiologist Dr. Simon Anthony discusses the rumored origins of COVID-19 from bats to labs, the risks of virus spillovers from wildlife to our lives, and how to prepare for the next pandemic....more22minPlay
April 29, 2020Episode 9 "COVID-19: The Dangerous Stories We Tell"Infectious disease ecologist, Dr. Michaela Martinez, challenges some of the news coverage around COVID-19, commenting on what is known, and not known, about the seasonality of the virus; potential immunity for survivors; and the limits of comparing COVID-19 to the 1918 epidemic....more25minPlay
April 22, 2020COVID-19: Underestimating Mother NaturePlant physiologist, Dr. Lewis Ziska, explains the intersection of climate change, food systems, and public health - and their relationship to COVID-19....more20minPlay
April 13, 2020COVID-19: The Consequences of Piecemeal ResponsesDr. Jeffrey Shaman discusses his team's projections on the impact of social distancing and other strategies in limiting the spread of coronavirus infections. The models offer insights that are informing policy decisions and could point the way to a sound - and safe - COVID-19 exit-strategy....more27minPlay
April 08, 2020COVID-19: US vs. Them: The Danger of BlameDr. Robert Fullilove explores the historical intersection of stigma, blame and pandemics and the public health import of staying rationally engaged, even during this period of information overload....more15minPlay
April 01, 2020COVID-19: The Invisible Toll of the PandemicDr. Diana Hernandez, a keen observer of the burden of health inequity on the poor and working class, explores how those communities are particularly impacted by the pandemic....more21minPlay
March 24, 2020COVID-19: Health Systems (Dys)FunctionDr. Wafaa El-Sadr, a veteran of the HIV, tuberculosis and Ebola epidemics of the past decades, provides some perspective on the lessons learned from previous outbreaks and how knowledge is our greatest defense....more20minPlay
March 19, 2020COVID-19: Next Moves, According to ScienceFamed “virus hunter” W. Ian Lipkin answers your questions about what a virus is, where did COVID-19 come from, and what’s on the horizon for potential treatments....more15minPlay
March 17, 2020COVID-19: Flattening the Curve?Dr. Stephen Morse, professor of epidemiology and director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Certificate Program, discusses approaches to control the spread of COVID-19 and contain the virus....more13minPlay
March 13, 2020COVID-19: How Did We Get Here?Dr. Stephen Morse, professor of epidemiology, is a globally recognized infectious disease expert who walks us through what we know so far about the origin of COVID-19....more14minPlay
FAQs about Columbia Public Health Now:How many episodes does Columbia Public Health Now have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.