Viral

Viral

By Linsey Grove & Megan AlbertsonSociety & CultureScienceSocial Sciences
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Viral episodes

  • Episode 18 - Interlude #2

    Yellow Fever, the Great American Eclipse, an Emoji-Based Political Feedback System, and more!

    This week we reflect on the past few episodes of Viral, including our poopisode, cancer epidemiology, public health advocacy, climate change, and global health. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and review us on Apple Podcasts. Also, you can subscribe to our newsletter at www.viral-pod.com.

    Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1876 in Savannah, GA

    Atlas Obscura Total Eclipse Festival: Photos

    Helado Negro: Runaround

    The Shell Collector

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.

    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

    42 min
  • Episode 017 – Global Public Health
    Today we talk about Global Health, which is really just Public Health but for the entire world! We discuss the creation of the World Health Organization, the differences between words like endemic/epidemic/pandemic, and learn about some famous (infamous?) pandemics throughout history. Also, we interview Andrew Romaner about his time working with the Carter Center on the Guinea Worm Eradication Program. Also, Linsey talks some more about the X-Files.

    Episode Reference Links:
    World Health Organization
    The Carter Center
    TED Talk - Larry Brilliant
    Arrival City
    H is for Hawk
    10 Must Reads on Leadership

    Photo Credit:  The Carter Center/J. Albertson

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.
    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
    58 min
  • Episode 17 - Global Public Health
    Today we talk about Global Health, which is really just Public Health but for the entire world! We discuss the creation of the World Health Organization, the differences between words like endemic/epidemic/pandemic, and learn about some famous (infamous?) pandemics throughout history. Also, we interview Andrew Romaner about his time working with the Carter Center on the Guinea Worm Eradication Program. Also, Linsey talks some more about the X-Files. 
     
    Links:
    www.who.int/en
    www.cartercenter.org
    www.ted.com/talks/larry_brilliant_wants_to_stop_pandemics
    www.goodreads.com/book/show/8861735-arrival-city
    www.goodreads.com/book/show/18803640-h-is-for-hawk?from_search=true
    www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777102-hbr-s-10-must-reads-on-leadership?ac=1&from_search=true

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.

    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

    58 min
  • Episode 16 - Public Health and Advocacy

    Read my lips:  no new laws without research and evidence to support them!  We discuss the history of public health advocacy, the founding of the American Public Health Association, and interview Sari Bilick from Human Impact Partners to learn about Public Health Awakened, a project focused on providing public health professionals with tools to advocate for public health issues at the local, state, and federal policy levels.

    Interested in learning more about Public Health Awakened?  Visit:  http://publichealthawakened.com/ 

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.

    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 016 – Public Health and Advocacy
    Read my lips:  no new laws without research and evidence to support them!  We discuss the history of public health advocacy, the founding of the American Public Health Association, and interview Sari Bilick from Human Impact Partners to learn about Public Health Awakened, a project focused on providing public health professionals with tools to advocate for public health issues at the local, state, and federal policy levels.

    Interested in learning more about Public Health Awakened?  Visit:  http://publichealthawakened.com/

    Photo Credit:  American Broadcast Company (ABC) - Schoolhouse Rock!

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.
    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 15 - Moffitt Cancer Center Epidemiology Tea

    Would you like some crumpets with your tea and cancer epidemiology?  We were invited to discuss current research in cancer epidemiology with leading faculty at the Moffitt Cancer Center here in Tampa Bay.  We also talk about the history of cancer and how we knew about the dangers of tobacco and smoking way before the 1950s.

    Also, a shoutout to the Health Impact Partners new resource tool for Health Departments:  http://healthequityguide.org/ 

    Special thanks to the wonderful epidemiologyb team at Moffitt:

    Peter Kanetsky, PhD, MPH

    Anna R. Giuliano, PhD
    Jong Y. Park, PhD
    Christine M. Pierce, PhD, MPH
    Stephanie L. Schmidt, PhD, MPH

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.

    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 015 – Moffitt Cancer Center Epidemiology Tea
    Would you like some crumpets with your tea and cancer epidemiology?  We were invited to discuss current research in cancer epidemiology with leading faculty at the Moffitt Cancer Center here in Tampa Bay.  We also talk about the history of cancer and how we knew about the dangers of tobacco and smoking way before the 1950s.

    Also, a shoutout to the Health Impact Partners new resource tool for Health Departments:  http://healthequityguide.org/

    Special thanks to the wonderful epidemiology team at Moffitt:

    Peter Kanetsky, PhD, MPH
    Anna R. Giuliano, PhD
    Jong Y. Park, PhD
    Christine M. Pierce, PhD, MPH
    Stephanie L. Schmidt, PhD, MPH

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.
    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 14 - Public Health and Climate Change

    Can't we all just come to a consensus?  Well, most scientists have on the subject of climate change.  In this episode, we talk briefly about climate change and discuss how it impacts public health.  We interview Linda Rudolph, MD, MPH, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health at the Public Health Institute.  Dr. Rudolph discusses how we can harness the power of public health efforts to impact climate change and explains "health in all policies."  We also talk with Dayna Lazarus, a community organizer with Organize Florida.  Dayna is a passionate climate change and social justice advocate here in the Tampa Bay area.  We discuss what community organizing is and why it is important to moving policy forward in addressing issues like climate change.

    Looking for more information about how to get involved?

    Dr. Rudolph recommends getting involved with:  http://usclimateandhealthalliance.org/ 

    We also mentioned Public Health Awakened; you can find their information here:  http://publichealthawakened.com/ 

    For more information about climate change and health:  

    Scientific American Article (referenced in podcast)

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Climate Change & Health Effects

    NASA:  Climate Change Evidence

    World Health Organization:  Climate Change

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.

    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

    55 min
  • Episode 014 – Public Health and Climate Change
    Can't we all just come to a consensus?  Well, most scientists have--on the subject of climate change.  In this episode, we talk briefly about climate change and discuss how it impacts public health.  We interview Linda Rudolph, MD, MPH, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health at the Public Health Institute.  Dr. Rudolph discusses how we can harness the power of public health efforts to impact climate change and explains "health in all policies."  We also talk with Dayna Lazarus, a community organizer with Organize Florida.  Dayna is a passionate climate change and social justice advocate here in the Tampa Bay area.  We discuss what community organizing is and why it is important to moving policy forward in addressing issues like climate change.

    Looking for more information about how to get involved?

    Dr. Rudolph recommends getting involved with http://usclimateandhealthalliance.org/

    We also mentioned Public Health Awakened; you can find their information here:  http://publichealthawakened.com/

    For more information about climate change and health:

    Scientific American Article (referenced in podcast)

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Climate Change & Health Effects

    NASA:  Climate Change Evidence

    World Health Organization:  Climate Change

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.
    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
    55 min
  • Episode 013 – Total Fecal
    It's the poopisode!  Take a seat, drop the kids off at the pool, and file your paperwork because we're talking about the history of waste management and public health hygiene efforts.  We also talk with Mackenzie Tewell, a foodborne illness epidemiologist at the Arizona State Health Department, about her work in tracking outbreaks and interviewing people with diarrhea.

    Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist.

    Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys.
    Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.
    53 min

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