Public health means everyone is included! But how do we make sure we bring everyone to the table? Today we chat with Lisa Dent, Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion at Franklin County Public Health about what DEI means for public health and some important takeaways as we celebrate Black History Month. Also, we discuss some simple things we can all do every day to be more inclusive in our communities!

Happy American Heart Month! Today we chat about the importance of good heart health with Nancy Tobbe and Dr. Amrita Karve from the American Heart Association. They discuss warning signs, the importance of prevention and unique risk factors for both men and women. Also...we hear terms like whole grain, organic and free range all the time, but what do these healthy buzzwords actually mean and which ones matter (or don't matter!) to your health?

The numbers don’t lie! Today we have not one but TWO data experts here to talk about why data is so important in public health and give some examples of where it’s made a difference in people’s lives. We play some games—of course!—and also check out the FCPH Data Hub to learn more about what’s happening in our communities. The best news is…anyone can use the data hub! Find it here: https://fcph-data-hub-fca.hub.arcgis.com/

In the digital age, vital information is available at our fingertips – but so is a lot of misinformation. This raises important questions for everyone, including public health professionals: Whose responsibility is it to monitor the information we see online? How do we avoid falling victim to our own biases? What role does AI play moving forward? We have an in-depth conversation about these topics with Dr. Kelly Garrett, Professor and Director of the School of Communication at The Ohio State University.

It’s the end of the year already! Can you believe it? Today we chat with Franklin County Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola about all the great things that have happened at the health department this year. He talks about what a health commissioner does and some of the most rewarding parts of his job. Plus: his thoughts on holiday parties, Secret Santa, and boss titles he does (and doesn’t!) want to be called.

You know what’s good for your health? Enjoying the holiday season! We have so much to discuss in this special episode. What are the best side dishes and pies on Thanksgiving? What about some must-see holiday movies and our favorite Christmas memories? Plus, we learn about unique family traditions this time of year and even take a page from Seinfeld and chat about Festivus. It’s holiday fun all around!

We see dates listed on food all the time: Use by, sell by, best by…but what do those really mean in terms of food safety? Our expert Mike Hils is here to fill us in and discuss how to cook safely at home whether you’re headed out to tailgate or just cooking dinner for the family. Plus, do you think chili is a soup? What about if it’s on a hot dog? We break down these VERY important questions and chat about some of our favorite Fall foods!

Voting is more than just your right, it’s also good for your health! Today we learn more about the benefits of voting and play a game where we guess real and fake laws from around the country…some of these laws are pretty interesting to say the least! Plus, we talk with Franklin County Public Health’s Medical Director, Dr. Miller Sullivan, about the shifts he’s seen in the public around preventative care and what we should all be aware of this flu season.

We take a trip to the Franklin County Coroner’s office and chat with Dr. Nate Overmire about the importance of breaking down stigmas and bringing awareness to issues like gun violence prevention and overdose prevention. Plus, in honor of spooky season, we test our Halloween candy IQ with a quiz from the New York Times. What’s the most popular Halloween candy? And which candy from years gone by do we think should make a comeback?

Tomatoes, pumpkins, and…hazelnuts? Test your knowledge in a rapid-fire game as we discover why some foods are classified as fruits while others are vegetables. Plus, we take a trip to Zucchini Fest and chat with Obetz Mayor Angela Kirk! We discuss the rich history of the festival, some notable musicians who've performed there, and (of course) our favorite zucchini dishes!