Public Health Matters

By Bob Brooks, Laurie Fox

This monthly podcast is a refreshing, fun way to learn about the health issues and topics that affect you, your family, and your community.... more

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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Public Health Matters episodes:

June 03, 2026Nature RX
Visit Greene County Parks and Trails today!
website: www.gcparkstrails.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GreeneCountyParksTrails
The power of parks to promote health: https://www.tpl.org/parks-promote-health-report
The health benefits of getting outdoors: https://www.nps.gov/articles/naturesbenefits.htm

Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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28min
May 20, 2026Sun Smart Summer
Subscribe to Melissa's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheClinicToTheLivingroom
Impact Melanoma: https://impactmelanoma.org/
Local Dermatologists (Greene County Area)
Beavercreek Dermatology: 3572 Dayton Xenia Rd, Suite 105, Beavercreek.

Wright State Physicians Dermatology: 725 University Blvd, Fairborn.

Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio: 4244 Indian Ripple Rd, Suite 300, Beavercreek.
Key Tips for Residents
Self-Exams: Perform monthly self-exams checking for the ABCDEs (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution) of moles.

Sunscreen: Use at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours.

Check-ups: Schedule an annual full-body skin exam with a dermatologist, particularly if you have a family history of skin cancer
Sun Safety Education & Programs
https://fcs.osu.edu/programs/healthy-people/sun-safety
Free Screenings & Clinics (Greene County & Nearby)
Wright State Physicians Dermatology: offers free skin cancer screenings, often in May, at their Fairborn location (725 University Blvd). Registration is usually required via 866-608-3463.

Melanoma Know More offers a clinic in Dayton on May 2.

Dayton Skin Care and Cancer Center offers comprehensive skin cancer screenings

Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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49min
May 06, 2026 Share the Road: Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Ohio: https://motorcycle.ohio.gov/
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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28min
April 15, 2026 Strong Teeth, Stronger Futures
The eBook for Oral Health Literacy: https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/ebook/index.php
iPhone app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ebook-for-oral-health-literacy/id1622296156
Access my "eBook for Oral Health Literacy Curriculum" with 17 chapters here: eBook for Oral Health Literacy Curriculum
at Miami University
What? A collection of chapter books to promote reading comprehension and fluency when practicing oral health skills through five thematic units.
For Whom? Children in school-based health clinics, in community dental clinics, and at home, where oral health habits are practiced with family members.
Access additional free materials and curriculum resources on oral health literacy for teachers, parents, and dentists here: https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/ebook/more-resources.php
And access over 100 children's picture books on the topic of "dentist" and/or "teeth" from my Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University here: Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University
Easy access to that website is here: https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu or https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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48min
April 01, 2026 Natl Public Health Week
National Public Health Week: https://www.apha.org/initiatives/national-public-health-week
Greene County Public Health: www.greenecophoh.gov
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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43min
March 18, 2026First Concerns to First Steps
GCPH Help Me Grow: Early Intervention: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/early-intervention
If you have concerns about your child's development, please call 1-800-755-4769 (GROW) to make a referral. Click on this link: http://ohioearlyintervention.org/referral
More information about Early Intervention:
Website: http://ohioearlyintervention.org/

Fax Number: 937-208-8391
Questionnaire:
Interested in knowing more about where your child is in his/her development? The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screening is now available online. This screening is free, short, and easy to complete. Once the screening is completed, someone from Help Me Grow Central Intake will contact you to discuss the results.
Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Online (helpmegrow.org)
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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30min
March 04, 2026 Powering Down to Power Up
Greene County Disconnect 2 Connect: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/disconnect-to-connect
Global Day of Unplugging: https://www.globaldayofunplugging.org/
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

Topic Suggestions:
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41min
February 18, 2026 Flu Season Isnt Over
Ohio Department of Health - Director's Press Conferences and Podcasts: https://odh.ohio.gov/media-center/resources/director-of-health-press-conferences
Ohio Department of Health - Respiratory Dashboard: https://odh.ohio.gov/explore-data-and-stats/published-reports/data-and-stats-seasonal-flu
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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34min
February 04, 2026Red Flags & Real Love
Greene County:
Violence Free Futures – Support for victims of domestic/sexual abuse
Call 937.426.2334 or Text 937.347.5917
Website: Violencefreefutures.org
Instagram: @violencefreefutures1979 and @VFFteens
State:
BRAVO – Support for Ohio LGBTQIA+ survivors of hate/violence/abuse
Call 866.86.BRAVO (27286) or Text 614.333.1907
bravo.equitashealth.org | @bravoavp
Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline – 24/7 confidential support
Call 844.644.6435
ohiosexualviolencehelpline.com
Nationwide:
Love is Respect – Organization for healthy teen relationships
Call 866.331.9474 or Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
loveisrespect.org | @loveisresepectofficial
One Love – Organization for healthy teen relationships
joinonelove.org | @join1love
The Trevor Project – Mental Health support for LGBTQIA+ youth
866.488.7386
thetrevorproject.org | @trevorproject
The Hotline – National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.SAFE (7233)
thehotline.org | @ndvhofficial
RAINN – Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Call 800.656.4673
rainn.org | @rainn
988 Lifeline – National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
998lifeline.org | @988lifeline
myPlan Teen – Safety planning app
myplan.org | “myPlan Teen” in your phone’s app store
Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

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59min
January 21, 2026 Mindful Beginnings
Mental Health and Recovery Board Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthRecoveryBoard/
Greene County Community Resource Guide: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/files/documents/files/2025/11/Greene_County_Community_Resource_Guide.pdf
Greene Spaces booklet: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/platform/cms/Healthy%20Lifestyles/Greene%20Spaces%20Booklet.pdf
Grewene County Public Health Healthy Lifestyles page: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/healthy-lifestyles-programs
SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/
988: https://988lifeline.org/

Episode credits:
This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox.
Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

Links:
Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov
Be sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In.

Topic Suggestions:
Email [email protected]
...more
48min

FAQs about Public Health Matters:

How many episodes does Public Health Matters have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.