On the Mic w/ Olyvia

This episode focuses on how misinformation, or the inadvertent spread of false information and disinformation, the deliberate spread of false information, can have harmful effects on individual and population health. With this knowledge, our goal is to counter this "infodemic" as noted by the World Health Organization and replace with up-to-date, relevant, and accurate information.
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Episode Resource(s):
The Health Literacy Solutions Center https://www.healthliteracysolutions.org/home
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Johns Hopkins Medicine https://bit.ly/3cqquUA
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NAMI Chicago Free Yoga Event May 23rd https://www.yoga2point0.com/reserve/#/events

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"Black communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19."

That is what the headlines have been saying as of late. To some of us, this is not a shocker, however, to most it is. But why? Well, this episode I spoke with Dr. Aja Reynolds, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Urban Education and Critical Race Studies in the Teacher Education Department at Wayne State University with a background and emphasis on working with educators and communities in sustaining freedom schooling for Black youth and those from other marginalized communities, and supporting pathways to increase Black and Brown teachers in PreK- 12 schools. Join us as we talk about education and of course the COVID-19 pandemic in Black communities.

Episode Resources:
We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina L. Love https://amzn.to/2KtuaJL

The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde
https://amzn.to/3cFXf0s

Day 7, the final day of NPHW 2020 is focusing on Economics. On this episode, I interviewed Professor Anthony LoSasso of DePaul University (Alma Mater!) Anthony T. LoSasso is an economist whose research spans several dimensions of health and labor economics, health policy and health services and outcomes research. LoSasso is keenly interested in how government policies affect private sector decisions. 

An area of particular interest for LoSasso is the effects of health insurance benefit design on health care utilization and health outcomes. This work includes an AHRQ-funded research grant to study so-called narrow network insurance plans; a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded study to examine the impact of an expansion of mental health benefits on cost and quality of care at a large manufacturing firm; and ongoing work examining the effects of high deductible health insurance on health care use. 

Additionally, LoSasso has served as co-investigator on an NIH-funded study examining the effects of corporate wellness programs on the use of preventive services and health outcomes. With training in labor and health economics and extensive experience studying the effects of insurance in both the private and public sectors, LoSasso is a nationally recognized leader in the field.
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Episode Resources
Youtube, Crash Course: Intro to Economics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ez10ADR_gM

Day 6 of National Public Health Week focuses on Healthy Housing. Safe and stable housing is so important to health outcomes. This episode features an interview with the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County, the second largest housing authority in Illinois. Richard J. Monocchio has dedicated his professional career to public service for nearly 25 years. He began his housing career under the Clinton Administration, serving in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to that, he served as senior advisor to the late U.S. Rep. George E. Sangmeister. Known for his ability to get things done, he served in several city government capacities as Buildings Commissioner, Aviation Chief of Staff, and First Deputy Housing Commissioner for the City of Chicago under the Daley Administration. In 2011, Monocchio was appointed Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County, continues to be an advocate for safe, affordable housing. The Housing Authority of Cook County is a $120M Agency, the second largest housing authority in Illinois. Tune into this amazing interview!
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Episode Resources
Housing Authority of Cook County www.thehacc.org

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One of the themes for NPHW 2020 was Environmental Health. During this episode, we speak with a Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Ashish Patel, a Senior Environmental Health Specialist with the University of Chicago.  He has 13 years of experience in the fields of occupational health and safety and environmental compliance. Mr. Patel received his Masters of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive knowledge and education in this field!
Tune into the interview to learn more about her journey and also how you can get involved!
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Episode Resources:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration https://www.osha.gov
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/index.htm

Day 3 of #NPHW2020 or National Public Health Week 2020 is focusing on Violence Prevention! Violence is a leading causes of premature deaths in this country, so it is vital to do the best we can with addressing this. On that note, I have interviewed Ashley Stone, an expert in the field of #violenceprevention, focusing on non-violence education and approaches. Ashley Stone is a native of Chicago, IL, born and raised in the Bronzeville community. She is currently completing her doctorate in Sociology at the University of Central Florida with a focus on social inequalities. Ashley has served as a non-violence educator since 2012, providing workshops for a variety of audiences about the fundamentals of non-violence. She is  a brilliant mind and expert in the field #violenceprevention. Tune into the interview to learn more about her journey and also how you can get involved!

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Episode Resources:
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships https://amzn.to/2UPy1H1
Metta Center for Nonviolence https://mettacenter.org/      

It's Day 2 of National Public Health Week 2020 and today's theme is on Maternal and Child Health! To speak on this topic and share valuable insights and resources is a pediatric provider who has extensive knowledge and experience in this realm. Dr. Joseph Hageman, a clinically retired Neonatologist, Pediatric Intensivist and Hospitalist, Senior Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s The Feinberg School of Medicine, and Director NICU Quality Improvement at Comer Children’s Hospital at University of Chicago, spoke with me on everything related to #maternalandchildhealth. Tune into this amazing conversation!

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Episode Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics https://bit.ly/3bQRPPQ
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology https://bit.ly/2RgHfcW
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://bit.ly/2XgvHKS
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) https://bit.ly/3aNfdO4

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April 6, 2020 is the start of National Public Health Week 2020 (http://www.nphw.org/nphw-2020) ! To kickstart this week and the first theme of National Public Health Week, Mental Illness, I interviewed NAMI Chicago Executive Director, Alexa James, LCSW. As Executive Director, Alexa has made NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond. This episode of #publichealthfortheculture podcast brings light to mental illness and wellness, especially amidst the pandemic. She included different tips and resources as well on how we can all stay mentally well during this time and beyond. Contact NAMI Chicago at Namichicago.org or 833-NAMI-CHI (833-626-4244) 

Let's talk about mental and physical health while we are all staying home/sheltering in place!
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Episode Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
HealthyChildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx  
2020 Census: https://2020census.gov/
TalkSpace: https://www.talkspace.com
Music Tip: How about making a de-stress playlist!

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COVID-19 is everywhere right now! This episode provides a breakdown of the in's and out's in terms that are easily digestible.