On this special episode, we bring you an open and honest discussion about mental health struggles experienced as a result of COVID-19. This episode shines some light on the issue - and it might just provide some insight for anyone out there who is struggling. This episode creates a space for healing as our guest, Elizabeth Halko, so succinctly reminds us to be patient and be gentle with yourself.  [The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewer(s) and interviewee(s).]

What does an insurance company in Connecticut have to do with a clinic in rural Montana?  The answer lies in the complicated world of health policy in the US. In this episode, CWRU double alum Louise Flavahan, JD, MPH joins us to discuss congressional procedures, the filibuster, the Affordable Care Act, and how public health professionals can translate passion and expertise into political action. [The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewer(s) and interviewee(s).]

On this episode of Look Around You: Public Health Matters, we welcome Dr. Peter Zimmerman for a discussion on the global health perspectives of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world's response to it. Dr. Zimmerman joins MPH students Ibrahim Alasafrah and Ellen Brinza to take a deep dive into the historical context of global health, the image of the US public health system internationally, and the lessons we can learn from 150 years of global health research and practice to combat this pandemic - and the next.  [The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewer(s) and interviewee(s).]

On the inaugural episode of Look Around You: Public Health Matters, we welcome Dr. Scott Frank for a conversation that can be best summarized as "A Personal and Professional Perspective on COVID-19."  Dr. Frank joins the Case Western Reserve University Master of Public Health Program's Director of Community Based Education, Andrew Morris, and second year MPH student Ibrahim Alasafrah to discuss personal experiences with COVID-19, the local, state, and federal responses to the novel coronavirus outbreak, and the lessons public health should take away from the pandemic.  [The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewer(s) and interviewee(s).]