The potential of blockchain and AI in revolutionizing healthcare is immense. In this episode of the Public Health Podcast, social change futurist Sheila Phicil discusses how these technologies empower patients with data ownership and control. Introducing her startup 'Phicil-Itate Change,' she explains her mission to guide healthcare organizations in developing patient-centered solutions. The conversation highlights the need for innovation in the healthcare system, the importance of social listening, understanding the context behind patient data, and future trends.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ Phicil-Itate Change 

Guest

◼️ Sheila Phicil, MPH, MS, PMP, FACHE

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Who is a social change futurist? 

Whether you’re aspiring to make an impact in public health or curious about the intersection of finance, healthcare administration, and project management, Sheila’s career journey offers valuable insights into the future of social change in health. Learn more in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ Phicil-Itate Change 

Guest

◼️ Sheila Phicil, MPH, MS, PMP, FACHE

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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 Why are hospitals closing and what is their role in addressing health disparities?

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Sheila Phicil, a social change futurist, joins to talk about the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. healthcare system in addressing social determinants of health. 

The discussion begins with defining health equity in simple terms then delves into framing healthcare as a 'sick care' system. The conversation shifts to unpacking the disproportionate access to healthcare for already underserved communities, and why healthcare costs are so high.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ Phicil-Itate Change 

Guest

◼️ Sheila Phicil, MPH, MS, PMP, FACHE

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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“There are consultants for healthcare and public health making more than $1,200 an hour..."

"Why does Quisha make more than some of the on-call docs?” 

"Close your business or be terminated.” 

“Nobody becomes an entrepreneur to live paycheck to paycheck”


Tune into this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, where Quisha Umemba, CEO of Umemba Health, recounts her transition from a nurse facing an ultimatum to a successful public health consultant. 

She details overcoming initial fears, leveraging her expertise in virtual diabetes education, and now incorporating AI to stay ahead in public health trends. 

In the episode, she also shares her strategic business decisions, the importance of balancing purpose with profit, and navigating corporate conflicts of interest while working on your side hustle. 

References for Our Discussion

◼️Quisha Umemba Biography

◼️ The PublicHealthPreneur™

Guest

◼️ Quisha Umemba

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Career paths in public health are rarely linear, and today’s guest proves it. From discovering the unexpected challenges of clinical nursing to earning an MPH for a broader perspective, Quisha Umemba shares how bold practical decisions—like taking a pay cut to leave nursing for public health—shaped her leadership journey. Along the way, she uncovered the power of social determinants of health and how individual motivation influences health.

References for Our Discussion

◼️Quisha Umemba Biography

◼️ The PublicHealthPreneur™

Guest

◼️ Quisha Umemba

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Harvard has launched a Master's program that empowers students to use creative mediums to tackle critical healthcare issues, moving from raw data to emotional narratives that inspire action. 

Tune in to hear from writer, producer, and program co-director, Dr. Neal Baer, about how this innovative approach is driving change in public health and beyond.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health Program at Harvard Medical School

Guest

◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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 The stories that resonate often do more than entertain, they can inspire change and save lives.

Tune in to hear how this physician and TV writer/producer uses well-crafted stories in some of his shows like ER and Designated Survivor to tackle complex issues such HIV treatment, access to insulin, exploding healthcare costs, and growing social inequities.

Guest

◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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In this special end of year wrap-up episode, the Public Health Insight Podcast expresses gratitude to everyone who listened to and supported the show in 2024, including sharing a few memorable comments from fans. This episode features snippets from the five most listened to episodes of the year: Dr. Paul Dolan's insights on happiness and luck, Linda Holbrook's take on social determinants of health, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley's journey in pharmaceutical epidemiology, Dr. Jennifer Loeffler-Cobia's efforts to combat the opioid crisis, and a discussion on the CPH certification.

Top 5 Episodes of 2024

◼️ What Health Economics Tells Us About Happiness - Part 1 - Designing Happier Lives w/ Dr. Paul Dolan

◼️ Social Determinants of Health: Understanding the Causes of the Causes

◼️ Navigating The Field Of Epidemiology & Discovering Public Health - Part 1 - The Pioneer

◼️ Substance Use, Criminal Justice, & Public Health Advocacy On Capitol Hill - Part 1 - Story Of The Opioid Epidemic

◼️ I Took The Certified In Public Health (CPH) Exam

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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How accurate are the social, health, and political issues you see on TV shows and what kind of impact do they actually have in the real world?

Tune in for a discussion with Dr. Neal Baer, award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner of popular TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Under The Dome, and Designated Survivor.  

Guest

◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD

References for Our Discussion

◼️ Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health Program at Harvard Medical School

◼️ Let's Talk About It: Neal Baer | Inside the Industry Interview

◼️ IMDB Page

◼️ Wikipedia Page

◼️ Interview with Neal Baer

◼️ The Impact of TV’s Health Content: A Case Study of ER Viewers

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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 With a pen in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, this multi-hyphenate physician, author, award-winning show runner, and television writer and producer, has brought gripping narratives to life on hit TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, A Gifted Man, Under The Dome, Designated Survivor, and Baking Impossible. 

Tune in as we welcome Dr. Neal Baer to talk about how he champions medicine and public health through creative media.  

Guest

◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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