Public health is rapidly changing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health professionals are having to navigate their way through these changes all while remaining steadfast in their ability to help their communities. With new information emerging every day, it's essential to have a backlog of sources you can reference that are trustworthy, up-to-date, and easy to access.
Over the last several years, podcasts have taken the stage as reliable sources of information. Not only that, but they're easily digestible and perfect for on-the-go professionals. Commutes to work no longer have to be filled with aimlessly flipping radio channels. You can now download episodes from your favorite podcasts and simply hit play. With hundreds of options to choose from, we've compiled a list of the top seven podcasts for public health news that you should listen to in 2022.
What The Health
Kaiser Health News' podcast, What The Health, with Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KHN, discusses the latest health news in Washington. This podcast features top health policy reporters from various national media outlets. Starting this year, What the Health will be featuring, "Ask Us Anything" episodes where listeners can write in their burning questions. This new interactive take to listeners' questions will allow you to get more involved in the podcast. Maybe you'll even hear your question during your morning commute. (45 minutes, weekly)
Why We Like It
Victoria Pless, MPH, PMP, a senior analyst on the social and behavioral health team at ASTHO, keeps this podcast in her news rotation. "What the Health is a thoughtful and informative podcast that covers wide-ranging health policy issues, including those that do not necessarily make the headlines. The host and guests are some of the most knowledgeable health policy experts today, and their expertise and commentary provide opportunity to expand knowledge of today’s most impactful health stories."
Podcast From Washington
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) advocates on behalf of local public health and supports health departments in many ways. Podcast from Washington features NACCHO government affairs members and hosts Ian Goldstein and Adriane Casalotti. They speak to public health experts about current topics and give a rundown of public health policy news each week. They also highlight initiatives that NACCHO and local health departments are working on. (20 minutes, biweekly)
Why We Like It
Deborah Backman, MPH, senior analyst at ASTHO on the women, infant, and family health team, is a fan of the podcast. “I recommend NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington because it’s a quick and engaging way to catch up on both federal public health policy as well as prominent issues of concern for local health departments and how LHDs are addressing these issues.”
Read the full blog here: https://www.astho.org/communications/blog/seven-public-health-podcasts-to-follow-in-2022/
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