SLU Public Health Unscripted

In this episode, listeners can learn more about a student within the College for Public Health and Social Justice who has gone above and beyond to advocate for the student-experience at SLU. Undergraduate senior, Reueline Arulanandam shares about her role as President of Student Government Association and explains what Senate looks like and her different duties. Listen to gain a better understanding of the structure and function of the student government association at SLU and what the student-experience is like at SLU. 

Learn more about what it is like to be both a D1 athlete and an MPH student at SLU on this episode with Journey Amundson! Gain an insight into the student experience within CPHSJ and what it is like to balance school, work and extracurriculars while also practicing self-care. Finally, listeners will learn what a “hustle mindset” means to Amundson and how she puts it into practice to make the most out of her time.

In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MPH student, Kelly Van Etten shares her experience completing her APEx internship this summer. 

Van Etten, who interned at “City MatCH”, shared how she prepared herself for this internship as well as the interview process. She discussed several different projects that she worked on and some of the highlights from her experience. Listen to learn more about Van Etten's public health journey and how she ended up where she is thanks to opportunities that SLU provided for her.

“This episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast features second-year master of public health students, Reilly Agmon and Hannah Gross. 

Agmon, who currently serves as the Student Outbreak Response Team President shares his plans and goals for the student organization this semester while also giving us some more insight into who he is.

Gross, who serves as the President for the Student Association for Public Health, explains how the organization functions and the different activities that students can expect this semester.

Students who are interested in joining can email [email protected] and follow @saph.slu on Instagram!” 

The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast is back for another season!

On this special teaser episode, our host Luke Busboom, invites us in for a sneak peek at the third season of the 'Public Health: Unscripted' podcast. 

This season we'll interview faculty, staff, alumni, and students that have experiences at and around SLU that are interesting and focused on our mission of pursuing health, well-being, and social justice for and with communities through nationally-renowned teaching and research, practical applications of knowledge, and authentic partnerships inspired by SLU's Jesuit tradition and identity. 

Do you have any ideas about who we should interview next? Email our producer, Ben Loewnau at [email protected]

This episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast features second-year master of public health student and CPHSJ marketing and communications student worker, Erinn Miller. 

Miller reflects on her time as the mar/com student worker and some of the highlights of the role including being the main host for the podcast this season. Miller shares some wisdom with the new host, Luke Busboom, and provides some tips on how to take over the podcast in the coming year. Listeners can sit back and reflect with Miller on a year of podcasting! 

This episode of the 'Public Health: Unscripted' podcast features second year masters of public health student and President of the Student Association for Public Health (SAPH), Andy Banda. 

Banda discusses the programming done on campus for this year’s National Public Health Week and looks ahead to the future of the week with host, Luke Busboom. In this episode, listeners can learn more about SAPH, public health and its ties to the Jesuit mission, and some of Banda’s favorite spots for coffee in the city!

This episode of the Public Health: Unscripted podcast features, Senior VP & Chief Research Officer, Allison Kemner. Mrs. Kemner shares her experience as an alum of the SLU MPH program, an adjunct instructor for the BSHE program, and a preceptor to many students around the country, including the host of the podcast, Erinn Miller. Listen now to learn more about Mrs. Kemner, how she became interested in doing research on early childhood intervention, and what students can do to set themselves up for success in life and career during their time in the program.

The Public Health Unscripted Podcast is joined by fourth year Ph.D. candidate, Jerell DeCaille to talk about his experience as a doctoral student and what it means to choose to continue your advanced education. This episode he highlights his research in optimism and asset-approaches to community health and how these things influence health outcomes for black men and boys, different perspectives on how public health is communicated, and what his favorite tv shows and films, like Boys in the Hood or Sex Education can teach you about public health.

Dr. Gary’s bio:

Dr. Julie J. Gary is currently the inaugural Behavioral Health Bureau Chief for the City of St. Louis Department of Health in St. Louis, Missouri, addressing substance use and mental health challenges in the local community. In her previous role as Epidemiologist, Behavioral Health and Health Equity, Dr. Gary wrote the city’s first behavioral health report focused on the opioid epidemic and authored the city’s first comprehensive health equity plan. In her Bureau's overlap with the City of St. Louis Criminal Justice System, Dr. Gary serves on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Alternatives to Incarceration Committee and the Office of Violence Prevention's Crisis Response Leadership Team.

Podcast Description:

Dr. Julie J. Gary joins the Heartland Center podcast to discuss her career path to Behavioral Health Bureau Chief for the City of St. Louis Department of Health (https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/behavioral-health/index.cfm), the importance of addressing social determinants in behavioral health and substance use work, and predictions about the end of the opioid epidemic. She also shares lessons for future public health workers and stories about her faith and military career.