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Words of Wisdom, by Folklory
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KC Chan shares his lifelong commitment to learning and adaptability, emphasizing the importance of passion over money. He encourages young people to build strong support networks, stay curious, and embrace holistic thinking to navigate career and life challenges with resilience.Five "Words of Wisdom" Quotes“Lifelong learning must be number one.” “You must first be able to identify your passion or... the thing which means I want to be a consultant.”“Spend more time physically with friends and relatives and family member. That will be more advisable.” “Relationship is all about trust, love.” “Don't talk action. Also, actions speak l...
2025-06-18
25 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Vaccines in the Crosshairs: Understanding the Shift in COVID-19 Recommendations
In this timely episode, the host of "What is Public Health" podcast, Dr. Kee Chan unpacks the recent changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations—particularly the shift from a strong recommendation to a more neutral “may get vaccinated” stance for healthy children and pregnant women. But what’s raising eyebrows is that this shift was publicly announced first by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before the CDC’s advisory panels weighed in.We explore:What the policy change says and why it mattersThe science behind vaccine efficacy and herd immunityThe implications of political announc...
2025-06-10
08 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Is Your Smoothie Gaslighting You? The Public Health Truth Behind Brain Food
From brain berries to mushroom powders, today’s smoothie comes packed with promises: sharper focus, better memory, and even protection against dementia. But are these claims backed by science—or just wellness marketing with a green glow?In this episode, the host, Dr. Kee Chan breaks down the most talked-about “brain foods” like MCT oil, turmeric, lion’s mane, and collagen through the lens of nutritional neuroscience and public health.You’ll learn:What the latest research really says about these trendy ingredientsWhy individual superfoods aren’t magic—but daily habits might be
2025-06-03
09 min
后起之秀 Podcast
“选错商业模式?越做越辛苦!” ► 这才是最赚钱的生意模式 - Exabytes Group 创办人 Chan Kee Siak
“学校不是train创业家的,学校是train mass worker的。其实很讽刺啊,基本上你创业的东西,学校都学不到”“一个好的行业,它应该有几个特征。第一个就是它Generate cash flow的第二个它是recurring的第三它可以24/7的再来就是它是borderless的”“这个是一个止痛药,还是维他命?你在创业的过程中,如果卖的是止痛药,你的成功率会高很多”“真正一个solid的business,你有cash是比有sales更加重要,你没有后顾之忧”“找到一个对的business model,我觉得这个很重要。可是很多创业家,你讲他不努力吗?不是。他比任何人更加拼,可是business model错,越做越辛苦”“你站在十字路口,一直想到底是要向左还是向右,如果两个都equally好,丢铜钱选一个吧。然后去了真的是不Ngam,你回头你还有时间,年轻就是本钱,你越年轻,you have nothing to lose。”--------------------------------------------------------------------------本期节目由 Mampu AI 赞助播出。Mampu AI 利用先进的人工智能聊天机器人与 AI Agents,结合“落地、陪跑、复盘”的服务模式,颠覆传统客户服务体系,协助企业实现更快速、高效、全天候(24/7)的客户互动体验。点击下方🔗体验AI Chatbot有多人性化👇🏻https://mampuai.com/houqizhixiu--------------------------------------------------------------------------本期嘉宾:Chan Kee Siak 曾淇赐 | Founder & CEO of Exabytes Group公司简介创立于2001年,Exabytes 是东南亚领先的 AI、商业应用、云端、数智化和电子商务解决方案提供商。凭借超过20年的经验,Exabytes 为全球超过160,000名客户提供服务,不断努力策划并整合最佳解决方案,助力企业实现数智化增长(GROW Digital)。除了作为数码化起点的域名与主机服务外,Exabytes 也是云端、营销、数智化、安全防护及企业解决方案方面的专家。如今,Exabytes 的业务已遍布马来西亚、新加坡和印尼。标题:“选错商业模式?越做越辛苦!” ► 这才是最赚钱的生意模式 - Exabytes Group 创办人 Chan Kee Siak--------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter00:00 Trailer 01:12 Introduction01:32 Exabytes目前规模多大?02:22 一开始只是卖电脑?04:42 后来为什么会变成做web hosting?06:27 什么时候开始觉得自己在做着一个大项目?06:57 解锁了哪一个关键点,业务开始突然起飞?08:05 0-百万,百万-千万,千万-亿,最难是哪个阶段?10:07 千万 vs 过亿 的公司,最关键的差距是什么?13:25 有没有什么,希望创业前有人告诉你的?14:45 创业不足5年的人,最大的盲区是什么?16:19 提升认知,最有效的方法是什么?21:53 AI 对 Exabytes 有什么政策上的影响?23:03 Exabytes
2025-06-03
1h 01
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Supporting Kids Through Music: The Impact of the Music for Childhood Well-Being Initiative (MCWI)
In this episode, we explore the power of music as a tool for emotional healing and developmental support in childhood. I’m joined by two remarkable guests: Dr. Nicole St. Jean and Dr. Sarah Bartolome, who are co-leading of the Music for Childhood Well-Being Initiative (MCWI) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Together, they bring deep experience in education, public health, and the healing arts.Dr. Nicole St. Jean is an educator, counselor, and advocate for trauma-informed practices in schools. Dr. Sarah Bartolome is a music educator and researcher whose work bridges music, identity, and child de...
2025-05-27
53 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Design Thinking in Public and Population Health: A Framework from My New Textbook
In this solo episode, the podcast host, Dr. Kee Chan shares the inspiration, framework, and real-world applications behind her new textbook, Public and Population Health: Perspectives for Health Systems Management, published by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Drawing from years of teaching public health management at the University of Illinois Chicago alongside co-author Richard Sewell, Dr. Chan highlights why design thinking and systems thinking are essential to solving today’s “wicked” health problems. This episode is both a behind-the-scenes look at the book and a conversation about why leadership, empathy, and strategic thinkin...
2025-05-19
10 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Reimagining Maternal Mental Health with Nicole Hurd, Founder of the EmpowHer App
In this powerful episode of What is Public Health Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Hurd, a passionate advocate and entrepreneur who created the EmpowHer app after her own experience navigating the emotional challenges of postpartum life.We explore how the app is addressing a long-overlooked public health crisis: the maternal mental health gap. From prenatal anxiety to postpartum depression, far too many mothers face these struggles in silence. Nicole shares her journey and how EmpowHer is building digital bridges to connection, self-care, and support.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why maternal ment...
2025-05-13
39 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
When the Baby is Not Okay: Dr. Jennifer Brown on Parenting Through the Unexpected
What happens when a routine newborn screening turns into life-changing news?In this episode of "What is Public Health" podcast , I talk with Dr. Jennifer Brown — scientist, mom, and author of When the Baby is Not Okay: Hope’s Genes. We dive into her personal story of navigating the emotional rollercoaster that followed her daughter’s unexpected screening results, and how it led her to write a book that’s part memoir, part call to action.Jennifer shares what it was like to go from researcher to parent facing uncertainty, what she wishes more people knew about...
2025-05-06
55 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Navigating the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape: A Conversation with Dr. Janine Hill
As federal funded programs, public institutions, and universities roll back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, we are losing critical support for equity-centered initiatives. Now, public health leaders are faced with the question: How do we continue the work of advancing health equity in a time when DEI itself is under attack?In this episode, I speak with Dr. Janine Hill—a leadership coach and founder of Soar Strategies—about the evolving landscape of DEI in public health. From disappearing datasets to legislative crackdowns on DEI programs, Dr. Hill offers clarity, context, and practical guidance on how publi...
2025-04-30
1h 22
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Preparing for the Future: Financial Planning for Families Navigating Autism
In this episode of "What is Public Health" podcast, I'm your host, Dr. Kee Chan. April is the Autism Awareness month, and joining me in this special episode is Michael Pereira, founder of The Autism Voyage. Michael’s personal experience as a father navigating his son’s autism diagnosis led him to create The Autism Voyage—a platform offering compassionate, practical guidance for families feeling overwhelmed by the emotional, logistical, and financial realities of autism care.This conversation highlights the essential role of financial resilience in supporting long-term success, stability, and peace of mind for fa...
2025-04-22
38 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 7: Aligning Public Health and Population Health: A Strategic Vision for the Future
On this episode on What is Public Health Podcast, during National Public Health Week, for this special series on "How we built healthier communities , on Day 7, I explore what’s ahead for our field — and what’s at risk if we fail to act.From climate change to AI, from big data to precision medicine, public health is being shaped by forces that demand new tools, new partnerships, and new ways of thinking. But innovation alone isn’t enough. Without trust, infrastructure, and sustained investment, even the most promising technologies will fall short.This episode also exp...
2025-04-13
10 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 6: Ready or Not: Public Health Emergency Preparedness in Times of Crisis
When disaster strikes — whether it’s a wildfire, a pandemic, or a hurricane — public health systems are often the first line of defense and the last to leave.In this episode of What is Public Health Podcast, during National Public Health Week, April 7-13, 2025, on Day 6, I examine how emergency preparedness has evolved in public health, from early bioterrorism response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why being ready isn’t optional — it’s essential.We cover:How public health departments respond to emergencies behind the scenesThe role of FEMA and how it inters...
2025-04-12
07 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 5: Reproductive and Maternal Health – The Foundation of a Healthier Future
In today’s What is Public Health Podcast episode, during National Public Health Week April 7-13, 2025, on Day 5, we explore how maternal health has shaped public health — and why it’s still a critical issue today.We look at the history of maternal health programs, major breakthroughs in care and policy, and what’s at risk if we don’t protect funding for prenatal, postpartum, and mental health support.Recent layoffs and budget threats to key maternal health programs remind us: progress isn’t permanent. It’s something we have to fight for.#Matern...
2025-04-11
08 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 4: Breathe Easy: The Clean Air Breakthrough That Saved Lives
What we breathe affects every part of our health — from our lungs and hearts to our brains and unborn children. In this episode of "What is Public Health", in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 7-13, 2025, we have a special series called "How we built healthier communities ". On Day 4, we explore the history and impact of clean air laws in the United States, from smog-filled cities and industrial disasters to today’s fight against air pollution and environmental injustice.We dive into how public health advocacy led to the Clean Air Act, why pollutants like...
2025-04-10
14 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 3: Public Health Made Water Safe: John Snow & Epidemiology
Clean water is one of the greatest public health achievements of all time — but it wasn’t always guaranteed. In this episode of What is Public Health, in this special series "How we built healthier communities", I explore how contaminated water once fueled deadly epidemics, how Dr. John Snow’s cholera investigation in 1854 laid the foundation for modern epidemiology, and how today’s policies continue to protect — or fail — our most vulnerable communities.We dive into:The history of waterborne disease, from cholera to typhoid and dysenteryDr. John Snow’s revolutionary Broad Street pump inv...
2025-04-09
11 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 2: A Simple Blood Test: Newborn Screening Saves Lives
What if a single test, done just days after birth, could prevent a lifetime of illness or even save a life? That’s the power of newborn screening — a public health breakthrough that quietly protects millions of babies each year.In this episode of What is Public Health, during National Public Health Week April 7-13, 2025, we have a special series "How we built a healthier communities". On Day 2, I take you inside the story of how newborn screening began, how it has evolved, and why early detection is one of the most cost-effective and life-changing interventions in health...
2025-04-08
07 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
National Public Health Week 2025 Day 1: The Vaccine Revolution – How Shots Saved Millions
It's National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025. We will host a special series everyday during NPHW - "How We Built a Healthier Communities ".From smallpox to COVID-19, vaccines have changed the course of history — saving millions of lives, eradicating deadly diseases, and transforming global health. In this kickoff episode of What is Public Health, I explore the history, science, and public health impact of vaccination, and reflect on what the world might look like if this breakthrough had never happened.Listen in to learn:How vaccines helped eliminate smallpox and...
2025-04-07
07 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
ABC’s of Kid’s Yoga: Building Strong Minds and Calm Hearts: A Conversation with Teresa Power
In this fun and inspiring episode on "What is Public Health" podcast, we explore how yoga and mindfulness can help kids build focus, emotional resilience, and lifelong healthy habits. Our guest is Teresa Anne Power, a former lawyer turned international kids’ yoga expert, bestselling author of The ABCs of Yoga for Kids book series and flashcards, and founder of International Kids Yoga Day (on April 4, 2025).We talk about how she made the leap from law to leading a global movement, what inspired her to create yoga resources for children, and how simple practices like stretching and...
2025-04-01
1h 00
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
AI in Public Health, Innovation and Ethics - A Conversation with Dr. Julie Cakici
In this episode of What is Public Health, Dr. Julie Cakici, a leading expert in public health, precision medicine, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies, joins us to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare. From disease prediction and personalized medicine to tackling health disparities and improving health communication, Dr. Cakici shares insights on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into public health. We discuss the importance of ethical AI design, the risks of algorithmic bias, and how public health professionals can stay ahead of the curve in an AI-driven world. T...
2025-03-25
1h 07
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
How Advocacy is Reshaping Healthcare: A Conversation with Sharon Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance
In this powerful episode of What is Public Health, I sit down with Sharon Terry, the President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, to explore how advocacy is transforming healthcare and empowering patients and families. Sharon’s journey into health advocacy began when her children were diagnosed with a rare genetic condition — a moment that led her to co-found a research and advocacy organization, drive groundbreaking genetic discoveries, and help pass key health protection laws.Sharon shares how she turned personal challenges into a global movement, helping patients and communities take charge of their health and...
2025-03-18
1h 06
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
The Gut Truth: Why Colon Cancer Screening Matters
In this powerful episode of What is Public Health?, we dive into the critical importance of colorectal cancer screening. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and this topic is personal—my father’s early diagnosis and successful treatment underscore the life-saving power of early detection. - We explore the different types of screenings, their pros and cons, and why regular checkups can prevent cancer or catch it early when it’s most treatable. - You'll also hear about the latest advancements in screening and treatment options, along with practical tips for reducing your risk.
2025-03-11
10 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Why Public Health Careers Still Matter: Navigating Layoffs & New Opportunities
Is public health still a smart career choice? With layoffs, funding cuts, and public service jobs under pressure, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But here’s the truth: Public health isn’t dying—it’s evolving.In this episode of What is Public Health, host Dr. Kee Chan—a public health professor and advisor with 20+ years of experience—dives into the future of public health careers and why staying in the field still matters.Public health is resilient, and so are the people who work in it. While we may be seeing te...
2025-03-04
10 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Rare Disease Awareness Day & The Power of Newborn Screening
Did you know that 1 in 10 people worldwide live with a rare disease? Many of these conditions go undiagnosed for years, leaving families searching for answers. But thanks to newborn screening, early detection is saving lives before symptoms even appear. In this special episode on Rare Disease Awareness Day (which occurs on the last day of February every year) and the Power of Newborn Screening , I take you on a journey through the history, impact, and future of newborn screening. We dive deep into the game-changing research that led to l...
2025-02-28
09 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Reimagining Research Funding: Navigating the 15% Indirect Cost Cut in NIH Funding
Reimagining Research Funding: Navigating the 15% Indirect Cost Cut in NIH Funding with Dr. Giovanni FilardoPublic health research is facing a major funding shift—but what does the 15% indirect cost cut mean for researchers, and how can we adapt? In this episode, with Dr. Giovanni Filardo, a leading epidemiologist, health services researcher, and NIH/AHRQ-funded Principal Investigator, we will explore grant funding strategies, NIH and AHRQ grant survival tactics, and the power of collaboration in securing research funding.Four Key Takeaways:1. The Fu...
2025-02-25
30 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
A USAID Insider’s Perspective on the Future of Global Health
In this episode of "A USAID Insider’s Perspective on the Future of Global Health" on the What Is Public Health Podcast, we will dive deep into the shocking dismantling of U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID)—a move that is reshaping the future of public health. Joined by Dr. Gretchen De Silva, former Senior Policy Advisor at USAID, we unpack how this pivotal shift will impact public health, international development, and the very future of aid. From the agency’s massive contributions to health crises, to the political decisions behind its dismantling, listen in for a cand...
2025-02-18
40 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Heart Health Hacks: Making Prevention Easier for Busy Lives
Heart disease is still the #1 killer—but let’s be real, making heart-healthy choices isn’t as easy as doctors make it sound.Why is fast food cheaper than a salad?Who has time for the gym when life is already packed? And what’s actually new in heart health research? In this episode, we break down the latest science on inflammation, the polypill, and cutting-edge treatments, plus real-life barriers to healthy habits. More importantly—we’re talking big-picture fixes: how public health can make heart-healthy living the default, not the struggle.Rea...
2025-02-12
16 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
In 5 Minutes: Top 10 Public Health Trends
Public health is evolving faster than ever in 2025! In this episode, we break down the Top 10 Public Health Trendsshaping our world—from AI in healthcare to climate change’s impact, mental health innovations, and the future of pandemic preparedness. Join us as we explore real-world case studies, expert insights, and actionable solutions to stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of public health. Whether you're a health professional, policymaker, or just passionate about well-being, this episode is packed with must-know insights.Listen now and be part of the future of health!
2025-02-11
05 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Welcome Back - What is Public Health Season 2
The world has changed. Have we?Five years ago, when this podcast started, a global pandemic forced us to ask hard questions about public health. It was in the headlines. It was in our homes. It changed the way we lived, worked, and cared for one another. A pandemic reshaped our lives, and public health became front-page news. Then… silence.But public health never stops. And now, neither do we.Now, it’s 2025—and we’re in a whole new era.I’m Dr. Kee...
2025-02-07
01 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Innovative Blood and Marrow Transplant & Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases
Dr. Paul Orchard is the Medical Director of the Inherited Metabolic and Storage Disease Program and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy (BMT & CT) at the University of Minnesota. He is interested in using hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and other cell therapies, including gene therapy, to improve outcomes. In addition to his clinical work with patients with inherited metabolic diseases, Dr. Orchard is engaged in research designed to identify strategies that enhance the delivery of enzymes to the brain and the peripheral nervous system for patients who...
2023-09-25
35 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Lifting the Voices of the Community in the Rare Disease World Through Storytelling
If you need a boost of inspiration, a bit of laughter, and a lot of intention, listen to our special guest on the Newborn Screening SPOTlight podcast Effie Parks, who transformed her experiences raising a son with a rare disease to helping others by sharing their stories on her podcast, Once Upon a Gene. The best way to describe Effie may be as the rare disease parent’s best friend… and greatest resource! She was born in Montana, where she was raised with her 12 siblings. After moving to Washington and marrying her husband, they were blessed...
2023-08-31
41 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
The Role of Medical Genetics in Newborn Screening and Genome Sequencing
Join us on the Newborn Screening SPOTlight podcast with Dr. Jerry Vockley, who is a Professor of Human Genetics, the Graduate School of Public Health, Cleveland Family Endowed Pediatric Research, School of Medicine, Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Vockley is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of inborn errors of metabolism. His current research focuses on mitochondrial energy metabolism, novel therapies for disorders of fatty acid oxidation and amino acid metabo...
2023-08-01
50 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
North Carolina Newborn Exome Sequencing for Universal Screening (NC NEXUS) and Early Check Project
Today, on the Newborn Screening SPOTlight podcast, we are thrilled to have Dr. Cynthia Powell join us to share her vision of genomic sequencing in newborn and her experience as the Past Chair of the U.S. federal Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children. Dr. Powell is a Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, where she sees patients, teaches students, residents and fellows, and participates in research. She is a board-certified clinical geneticist, cytogeneticist, pediatrician and genetic counselor. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Na...
2023-06-30
59 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Living with Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Caring for Patients with PKU
This episode features Brittany Holmes who is a nurse practitioner in the Metabolism Program in the Genetics & Genomics division at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is an experienced provider who specializes in caring for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National PKU Alliance, the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) Steering Committee, and the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) PHEEFREE Consortium External Advisory Board. She received her Bachelor of Science at Merrimack College, and Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston, and is beginning the...
2023-06-06
36 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Advocacy Work for Newborn Screening Research and Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
Every state screens for sickle cell disease and researchers are working with industry and advocates to develop new ways to improve the health outcomes of individuals living with sickle cell disease. Today, on the Newborn Screening SPOTlight podcast, we welcome Yvonne Carroll, RN, JD who is trained as a researcher, a lawyer, a nurse, and a patient advocate and is currently the Director of Patient Services in the Department of Hematology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She has over two decades of dedicated commitment to advancing the management of care, advocacy work for...
2023-04-30
54 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Complementing Newborn Screening with Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (rWGS) for Rare Diseases in Infants
We are thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Kingsmore, a dedicated physician, researcher, an inventor, and who is the currently the President/CEO of Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine in San Diego, California. In this podcast, you will not only learn what drives Dr. Kingsmore’s purpose to improve the lives of newborns and to prevent avoidable and unnecessary deaths due to late diagnosis of rare genetic condition, but also his challenges in clinical practice and research in making his dream of a learning healthcare system using genomic medicine a reality globally. Among his achievements, Dr. Kingsmore pioneered the deve...
2023-03-10
38 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Advancing Newborn Screening Research Through Rare Disease Awareness, Support and Advocacy
For the rare disease community, there is a common motto “alone we are rare, together we are strong”. Advocacy organizations play this important role in connecting families of rare disease , amplifying their voices and helping to improve health outcomes for people living with rare diseases. Today’s podcast guest is Annie Kennedy who has over three decades of experience in advocacy work. A veteran leader in the rare disease patient advocacy movement, Annie joined the EveryLife Foundation in 2018, where she led the National Economic Burden of Rare Disease study, the development of the ICD Code Roadmap, and the community-driven Guide...
2023-02-28
48 min
The Sifu Mimi Chan Show
320. Michael Jamorski on his journey as a Hollywood stuntman
Michael Jamorski is known for his work on Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, Jurassic World, Into the Badlands and several other Hollywood films. He is a Wah Lum kung fu student that trained under Sifu George Kee, my cousin who they modeled Captain Shang Li from in Mulan. The post 320. Michael Jamorski on his journey as a Hollywood stuntman first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
2023-01-24
1h 07
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
A Clinical and Molecular Geneticist Impacting Newborn Screening Research in Congenital Heart Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the GUARDIAN study
Listen to Dr. Wendy Chung, a board-certified clinical and molecular geneticist with over 20 years of experience in human genetic research, share her story. Her team has led ground-breaking research describing the genetic basis of both rare and common genetic diseases, and the development of precision therapies based on the genetic findings in individuals. She was a part of the two-year pilot of newborn screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and is currently leading the GUARDIAN STUDY, which has a goal of genome sequencing 100,000 newborns in NYC. She is currently the co-Chair of NBSTRN Steering Committee, which has informed the evolution o...
2023-01-20
41 min
KATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTA
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2022-12-21
03 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Family Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Access in Newborn Screening Research
Family engagement and rare disease advocacy drive the innovations and accelerate the discoveries that advance newborn screening research. Today, we are excited to have Natasha Bonhomme, a health communications strategy and family engagement expert who has led ground-breaking initiatives to empower individuals, families, and their communities to transform health care. Natasha is currently the Chief Strategy Officer for Genetic Alliance and the founder of Expecting Health, a national effort to create outreach strategies and deliver educational programming to diverse communities, with a special emphasis on maternal and child health issues. A decade ago, Natasha and her team launched Baby’s Fi...
2022-12-20
43 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Genetic Counseling & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Justice in Newborn Screening Research and Workforce
Welcome to the Newborn Screening Spotlight! Today’s episode highlights the important role genetic counselors play in the diagnosis, care, and lifelong management of newborns diagnosed with a disease through newborn screening. Genetic counseling helps families better understand available treatments and resources, and our guest, Sylvia Mann is a genetic counselor who wears many hats, three to be exact, in her roles as the Supervisor of the Genomics Section of the State of Hawaii Department of Health, the Co-Director of the University of Hawaii Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center, and the Project Director of the Western States Regional Genetics Ne...
2022-11-23
50 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Research and Advocacy for Newborn Screening for Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II/Hunter Syndrome)
Today, we are joined by Dr. Zhanzhi Hu (aka Mike) who is the co-founder and President of Project GUARDIAN, a nonprofit organization with the mission of advancing genomics-based newborn screening where they have a mission of genome sequencing 100,000 babies in New York City. His dedication and motivation to ensuring all babies have the best chance to live a healthy life stem from his own experience as a parent of two children with a rare disorder called MPS II and also known as Hunter Syndrome. He is an ardent advocate for newborn screening and works tirelessly to bridge the gap...
2022-10-27
1h 00
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Genomics England: The Role of Genomic Sequencing of Newborns
In the United States, shortly after birth, every newborn receives a series of screening tests to identify treatable diseases. Every September we celebrate this amazing system of research, public health, and clinical care that saves the lives of babies every day with Newborn Screening Awareness month. Neonatal screening also occurs around the world and many countries are working on innovative approaches to use genomics to significantly expand, or improve, our ability to screen, diagnose, and treat hundreds if not thousands of additional diseases. We are excited to feature one of these innovators on the Newborn Screening Spotlight, Dr. David B...
2022-09-28
47 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Newborn Screening Research
We are excited to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Brosco to the NBSTRN SPOTlight today. Dr. Brosco will share moving stories from his lifetime of experiences caring for children and families as a clinician who specializes in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Brosco has both an M.D. and a Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and he serves as Florida’s Title V Director for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Dr. Brosco has written numerous articles on the ethical, legal, social implications of newborn screening and along with Diane Paul, he authored a book called The PKU Pa...
2022-08-31
38 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Newborn Screening Pilot Studies
Today on the Newborn SPOTlight we welcome a national leader in newborn screening research and clinical care, Dr. William Wilcox. Dr. Wilcox is the medical director of the Emory Lysosomal Storage Disease Center and Genetic Clinical Trials Center in Georgia. He was a medical graduate of the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at UCLA and a genetics fellowship in the UCLA Intercampus Medical Genetics Training Program. As a clinician, Dr. Wilcox also leads clinical trials to discover new treatments for both metabolic and skeletal diseases. Amazingly he has published more th...
2022-07-28
29 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Listen as Dr. Megan Pesch shares her journey to becoming a parent advocate and a researcher in Cytomegalovirus (also called CMV). Dr. Pesch is an Assistant Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Michigan where she is the Director of the Congenital CMV Developmental Follow-up Clinic. Dr. Pesch completed her medical school training, residency, and fellowship at the University of Michigan. She is board certified in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and serves as the President-elect of the National CMV Foundation. Dr. Pesch’s youngest daughter has a profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from congenital CM...
2022-06-22
41 min
History 4 Two(History For Two, Social Justice For All)
History 4 Two (Cantonese) - Episode 15 - Principal Leung Kee Cheong - (Theme: War, Misinformation)
Principal Leung Kee Cheong is a renowned Principal based in Hong Kong and has been influential as an educator for the Hong Kong Youth in the last four decades. He was featured and was recognized by Hong Kong media for his work as Principal of Fresh Fish Traders' School, a primary school well known for its success in turning around the lives of poor children. He is also an expert in The Art of War by Sun Tzu and in this episode, he shares his insights on the how the philosophies taught by The Art of War can be...
2022-06-01
40 min
Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
Ep 6: Buddhist Music (Ft Dr Kang Kee & BuddySings!)
Do you remember the songs that accompanied you through the key moments of your life? Whether it is falling in or out of love or going through lonely and dark nights, a good song would never fail to resonate, to give strength, and to heal. This Vesak month, we learn more about Buddhist music from the eyes of Buddhist musicians. There are two parts to this episode. We speak with Dr Kang Kee who left his job as a research scientist in order to create a social impact to the community. We learned about what in...
2022-05-10
1h 02
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
Advances in gene and cell therapies are enabling researchers, clinicians, families, and regulators to work together in incredible new ways to treat previously untreatable conditions. Listen to Christina Mayer share her efforts to advance policies that help to realize a future where gene and cell therapies are available to all individuals for all diseases. Christina is currently the Senior Manager of Government Affairs at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She works with federal government agencies and decision-makers to impact key components of gene and cell therapies like NIH research f...
2022-05-09
37 min
Rave It Up
Singaporean Actor Kee Chan | CW’s Kung Fu | Russell Tan
We have a chat to US based Singaporean actor Kee Chan, who you may know as Russell Tan in the CW TV show ‘Kung Fu’. Chan talks to us about getting into character for ‘Kung Fu’, as well as about his experience working on ‘Star Wars: Episode III’ and ‘Mission Impossible 2’, and about living in Australia for over 20 years. Go to the RaveItUpTV YouTube channel to check out the video of our interview. Shoutout to our Patreons: Irene Kigais, Bev Butler & Michael Dowling. Sign up to be Patreon here and support Rave It Up: www...
2022-05-03
43 min
Podcast Archives : Dark Matter Zine
Kee Chan on being Russell Tan in TV series Kung Fu
A few weeks ago I was jaw-droppingly surprised when a publicist emailed me and offered an interview with Kee Chan. Although I’d noticed the TV series Kung Fu in the pop culture zeitgeist, I hadn’t started watching it. I promptly said “YES PLEASE” to the interview and binged all of the series that’s currently (legally) […] The post Kee Chan on being Russell Tan in TV series Kung Fu appeared first on Dark Matter Zine.
2022-04-29
40 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
SCID Angels for Life Foundation
Listen as Barb Ballard shares her long history of advocacy and innovative efforts in newborn screening. Barb is currently the Director of SCID Angels for Life Foundation. Her involvement with the non-profit sector began after her son, Ray, born in 1994, was diagnosed at 10 ½ months old with X-Linked Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, commonly known as the Bubble Boy Disease. Barb served on the Board of Trustees for The Immune Deficiency Foundation for 18 years, where she advocated for the interests of parents, families and individuals living with immune deficiency at numerous state, and federal committees, while developing the SCID Initiative Program. Wh...
2022-04-11
30 min
The Brett Allan Show
Actor Kee Chan Talks Kung Fu Season 2 on the CW and Playing "Russell Tan" | A Really Good Bad Guy
#keechan #thecw #kungfu WATCH HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtfD80jrWs4&t=96sThe CW’s "Kung Fu" is a reimagining of the 1970s series and is set in the present day with a female in the lead role. The new version has been lauded for being the first network drama with a predominantly Asian American cast. Kee plays Russell Tan, a wealthy and powerful businessman who was introduced in the last few episodes in season 1, The upcoming season is built around the mystery of Russell Ta...
2022-03-26
10 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
The Legacy of Angels Foundation (TLOAF) for Krabbe Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Newborn Screening
In this episode, we welcome Stacy L. Pike-Langenfeld to the Newborn Screening SPOTlight. For many years, Stacy and her family have championed newborn screening research in profound ways through their foundation, called The Legacy of Angels Foundation. Stacy is currently the Executive Director of the foundation which was established in 2008 by Stacy’s parents, Paul and the late-Sue Rosenau. The Foundation helps to advance research by bringing world experts together to discover innovations in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and life-long care. Stacy is also the President and co-founder of KrabbeConnect, which is focused on engaging the patient-care model between patients, pa...
2022-03-01
26 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Neonatology in Newborn Screening Research
In this episode, listen as Dr. Richard Parad, a Neonatologist and the Director of the Newborn Genomics Program in the Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA shares his journey to save babies through newborn screening (NBS). Thirty years ago, the discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis (CF) fueled Dr. Parad’s research in NBS, and led to Massachusetts being one of the first to screen newborns for CF. Dr. Parad has continued to bring innovation to NBS research as the principal investigator in a five-year study of genomic screening in newborns, calle...
2022-01-31
49 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Michele Lloyd-Puryear talk about the diagnosis process and current intervention for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy also known as DMD. We will learn how parent lay advocacy group plays a role in NBS and NBS research. Whether you’re a parent, health professional, researcher, or advocate, there are many ways to get involved with NBS research Michele Lloyd-Puryear, MD, PhD, is a pediatrician and geneticist and has held academic appointments and has worked in pediatric clinics at the local and international levels. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ped...
2021-10-20
25 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
You’re listening to the voice of Dr. Kathy Swoboda, who is the Katherine B. Sims MD Endowed Chair in Neurogenetics and Director of the Neurogenetics Unit in the Center for Genomic Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Her research and clinical activities are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of inherited motor disorders of childhood-onset, with a particular focus on genotype-phenotype studies documenting onset and timing of progressive denervation in infants with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, also known as SMA. Dr. Swoboda collaborated closely with Cure SMA in helping to obtain cri...
2021-08-30
25 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Exploring the Newborn Screening System from Discovery to Diagnosis
You're listening to the voice of Dr. Jennifer Taylor, a Genomic Scientist at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), who is working on several projects at the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network. In this episode, Dr. Taylor explores the newborn screening system from discovery to diagnosis. She will highlight how research and in particular, the discovery of new technologies to screen, diagnose and treat all begin with a newborns in the first days following birth – whether it is a physiological test performed in the newborn nursery or a blood sample, collected and saved as small drops of...
2021-08-06
12 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Getting on the "List" - Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP)
You're listening to the voice of Dr. Amy Brower, the co-host of the Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast. This episode focuses on the common question, What does it take to get on the "list"? The list refers to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) which is a national guideline for newborn screening (NBS). Dr. Amy Brower was an inaugural member of a Federal Advisory Committee created during the administration of President George W. Bush. In 2004, the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children was established under the Public Health Service Act and was charged with advising the...
2021-07-12
16 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Caring for my child with ADA-SCID
You’re listening to the voice of Caroline Nachem who currently lives in VA with her husband and two children. She graduated from Old Dominion University in Virginia with a degree in history and studied anthropology. She became a stay-at-home mom when her daughter was born, and shortly after was inducted into medical motherhood. She spent the next several years caring for her daughter as she had ups and downs in her health. She also gave birth to her son as well who are now 7 and 5. In the podcast episode, Caroline will share her story and her advice to ne...
2021-06-14
24 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
A Brief History of Newborn Screening
You’re listening to the voice of Dr. Rodney Howell, who is a Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Pediatrics and Emeritus Member of the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at The Miller School of Medicine of the University of Miami. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics as well as the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Biochemical Genetics. Dr. Howell was founding chair of the U.S. Congressionally-mandated Secretary’s Advisory Committee of Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (2004-2011) This is a committee that advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services on is...
2021-06-14
39 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast
Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast Trailer
Hello, this is the “Newborn Screening SPOTlight”. This podcast is about the advancement of rare disease research told by health professionals, researchers, parents and advocates. This podcast is for you to learn how newborn screening research saves the lives of babies every day through discoveries of new technologies and treatments. You will hear stories from experts who treat babies, the families who care for them, and the researchers who make it all happen. We are your co-hosts, Dr. Kee Chan and Dr. Amy Brower. We are from the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (also known NBSTR...
2021-06-02
02 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conferences
May 12, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference with Vish Viswanath
Press conference on coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health featuring Vish Viswanath, director of the India Research Center, Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and co-director of the Lee Kum Sheug Center for Health and Happiness. This call was recorded at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 12th.
2021-05-18
25 min
The Daily Grind
S2 Episode 22: Dr. Kee Chan | What is Public Health Podcast
Think smarter goals and don’t be afraid to get your tasks done on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Dr. Kee Chan! Kee is a passionate teacher of the science and management of health and wellness, a speaker and writer on management & leadership, podcast host of What is Public Health Podcast, and researcher of Economics & Genomics. She lives and works in the Milwaukee area. In today's episode, Kee shares how she first became interested in science and management of health and wellness and what further led her to pu...
2020-11-17
1h 31
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Easy, Effective Exercising Strategies Without Equipments While Staying Indoor
How can I get and stay physically fit while staying indoor because of the Coronavirus Pandemic and/or because the weather is getting chilly, wet and snowy? In this episode, you’ll learn very easy to implement tips to get and stay physically fit while staying indoors because of the cornovairsu pandemic or because the weather is getting cooler, wet, or snowy wherever you are. Coach Andy and Mary Boimila will break down the different ways you can use simple tools and exercise with no equipments to get fit at home. If you’re ready to have a makeover, and use this time stayi...
2020-10-30
34 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Behavioral Economics: Why We Buy What We Buy When We Panic with Pei Ying Chua
- Why did people buy up all the toilet papers at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic? then the hand sanitizers, and then face masks? - How does chaos impact our sound decision-making? - Can we learn to make better decisions with money when we panic? To understand how our behavior influence what we do with our wallet, in this episode, you’ll learn why we buy what we buy, when we buy it and how we buy it. Remember at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, where all the toilet paper were one of the fi...
2020-10-08
31 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Finding Solutions to Prevent the Harmful Health Effects of Climate Change with Dr. Edward Maibach, Director of Mason’s Center for Climate Change Communication.
- Does climate change really exist? - What are the truths and misconceptions about climate change? - Are you the only one worrying about climate change? In this episode, you’ll learn the different causes of climate change and how climate extreme, such as too hot or too cold, can impact your health and what you can do about it? We also dive into the policy-making process in addressing climate change and how you can be part of this new change in creating a better environmental friendly place for yourself and your family and loved on...
2020-09-23
39 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Vytal Health: A Whole-Person Telemedicine Approach to Health and Wellness with Dr. Tiffany Mullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Vytal Health
- Are you putting a bandage to your illness, fatigue and physical exhaustion? - Do you rather know the root cause of your illness so you can live a life with ease without “dis-ease”? - Perhaps it is the time to explore lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, a whole-person approach to health and wellness . In this episode, you’ll learn what defines functional medicine and lifestyle from Dr. Mullen. She will share health topics on addressing: 1. gut health 2. hormone imbalance 3. adrenal fatigue 4. fertility 5. men’s health. Are y...
2020-09-08
41 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Learn to Live Mindfully in Chaos with Mindfulness and Meditation with Jesse Foy
- Is stress overwhelming your life? - Is anxiety clouding your mind from being engaged with your day-to-day activity? - Do you want to learn how to live mindfully in midst of chaos? In this episode, you will learn the difference between mindfulness and meditation and why both are important and unique skills to help you live a conscious and engaged life. Jesse will also lead us through a mindful meditation that will help relax your mind and give you clarity. You can revisit this meditation in this episode whenever you need be relaxed, relieve stress or anxiety so you can center your ener...
2020-08-27
43 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Discover the 7 Dimensions of Wellness to Live Your Best Life Starting Today with Dr. Kee Chan
How do you maintain your peace in midst of chaos? "I direct my energy using my internal compass to direct my wellness map, my wellness plan” - Dr. Kee Chan. In this episode, Dr. Kee Chan, the host of the podcast "What is Public Health?" will cover the seven dimensions of the wellness and how you can design your life your way. Dr. Chan is the author of the "The Wellness Plan", which is the available on Amazon. Let’s discover your DNA blueprint and your internal compass to guide you through the seven dimension...
2020-08-11
17 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
How a Non-Profit Organization and its Community Can Support Each Other During Crisis (Coronavirus Pandemic Series)
Are you struggling to put food on the table (during this coronavirus pandemic)? Do you need resources for your family because you are recently unemployed? Are you tired of being isolated and need an outlet to contribute back to your community (without leaving your home)? Then, listen to this episode, Benjamin Holt who is the Director of Philanthropy at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (SSNC), will share how his non-profit organization is pivoting its services (such as food pantry) and programming for children, adults and elderly during this coronavirus pandemic. The SSNC serves the re...
2020-07-28
33 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Effective Tips on Finding a Job and Reinventing Yourself During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Abby Kohut, Top 100 Career Coach and Recruiter
- Have you just been furloughed or lay-off and need to find a new job FAST? - Has the 'extra time' away from work given you time to reset your career goals, and now what's next? - Are you interested in starting your own business? In this episode, you will learn very effective tips on getting job in the times of uncertainty, how to reinvent yourself, and how to make you stand out as a candidate on the resume and at the job interview from Abby Kohut. Be sure to check out her free resources on the job search at www.Absol...
2020-07-14
35 min
Breakfast with Sergio. Practical Advice for Visual Artists
The Art of Business with Kee Chan.
The Art of Business with Kee Chan. Breakfast with Sergio #258 DOWNLOAD MY FREE ARTIST SURVIVAL KIT: RESOURCES FOR YOUR ART CAREER: http://www.theartistnextlevel.com/survivalkit2017 LISTEN TO MY WEEKLY PODCAST: http://www.theartistnextlevel.com/category/interviews/ LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TAKE YOUR ART CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL: http://www.theartistnextlevel.com WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ME? • Artist http://www.virtualartist.com Gallery Director http://www.33contemporary.com Curator Zhou B Art Center http://www.zhoubartcenter.com Snapchat: se...
2020-07-06
09 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
The New Hope for Black Lives Matter (BLM) through Storytelling and Self-Inquiry with Dr. Sonny Kelly, playwright and performer of the play "The Talk"
Have you given your child ‘the Talk’ lately? You’re probably thinking that the "The Talk" is about the ‘birds and the bees', preparing your daughter for womanhood or your son for manhood. But in this episode, you will learn that there is a different type of "Talk", where communities of color are telling their children. It is when a Black Father tells his Black Son how to behave, live, and react in order to 'survive and thrive' in the world we live in today. Dr. Kelly has been performing "The Talk" for several years where he acts out 20 + characters highlighting the histori...
2020-07-01
1h 28
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Empowering Victims from Domestic Violence and Human and Sex Trafficking with Vericia Miller, Founder of House of Overcome
Did you know that 27 millions people are victims of human and sex trafficking in the world? In the US, at least 100,000 women are “sold” every year. In this epsiode you will get a glimpse how pervarsive the world of human and sex trafficking and domestic violence in the US and globally. The House of Overcome, founded by Vericia Miller, is a safe space for women victim of human and sex trafficking and domestic violence. Right now, while we are staying all at home to be safe from the coronavirus, there are many women who find that their home is NOT the safest...
2020-06-25
1h 04
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
How to Manage and Lead a State-Level Maternal and Child Health Program with Karen Trierweiler, the former Director of the Maternal and Child Health Division for the State of Colorado
In the United States, the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program provides support to all mothers, children and youth, including children and youth with special health care needs, and their families. The mission of Title V MCH is to improve the health and well-being of mothers, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with special health care needs, and their families. In this episode, you will gain insights on how to manage and lead a team to improve the lives of mother and children and what you can do be a part of the public health m...
2020-06-18
1h 03
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Prescribing Home-Cooking and Lifestyle Medicine to Prevent, Treat, and Manage Diseases with Dr. Rani Polak, Harvard Director of Culinary Healthcare Education Fundamentals (CHEF) Coaching Program
“Let food be thy medicine” - Hippocrates, the Greek founder of western medicine. In this episode, you will learn the art and science of using food as medicine, and how doctors can prescribe home-cooking and lifestyle changes to prevent, treat and manage disease from our guest speak, Dr. Rani Polak. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in lifestyle medicine with a focus on culinary medicine, stay through the end of the episode, to learn about the CHEF Program at Harvard Medical School. It is a great way for doctors to earn continuing medicine education to teach their patients how to better care for t...
2020-06-10
43 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Get to Know Your Human Resources (HR) Department to Better Position Yourself Inside and Outside of Your Organization with Manny Lara
When was the last time you visit your Human Resources (HR) Department beside the hiring process? There are many ways to optimize your professional development to improve your productivity at work by optimizing the application of your benefits at your HR department. In this episode, Manny Lara, a HR Specialist, will demystify the HR benefits and how you can take advantage of your benefits to do your best work in public health. Manny Lara is a senior Human Resources professional, spending (15) years in healthcare for major health systems such as Mayo Clinic, Ascension Health and Advocate Aurora Health. He's worked acro...
2020-06-01
36 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Why Effective Team Building is Important in Public Health with Director of Strategy and Performance Gina Febbraro, MPH
Why is team building important to boost overall performance management in a public health organization? In this episode, you will get real-world tips about creating effective teams, and why strategy and performance management are keys to public health implementation success. Sometimes, we can be so passionate about our causes that we lose sight what is priority given the circumstance, the needs of our stakeholders, and your resources capacity (money, time and workforce). You also will learn how to strategize your resources and leverage our partnerships by building teams with common interest that are seasonal, based on expertise, and timing. G...
2020-05-26
38 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Discover the Impact of Public Health Genetics Services For You and Your Families with Dr. Mat Edick
Get Ready for Public Health Genetics Week May 26-29, 2020! In this episode, Dr. Mat Edick will share how he pivoted his career as a scientist into the public health arena. He will tell us more about the Public Health Genetics Week which the last week of May 26-29, 2020. What purpose of the public health week? What is public health genetics services? Be sure to check out all the fun activities and free educational material on how public health genetics can help you be a better advocate for your own health during Public Health Genetics Week....
2020-05-21
51 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Boost Your Physical and Emotional Health with a Harvard Clinical Psychologist Dr. Samantha Meints
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Meints, who is a licensed clinical psychologist, will share her career path as a clinical psychologist and tell us how the body and mind react to the physiological and psychological pain and stress and how does stress impact our immune system. She will share timeless tips on pain and stress management to improve our mental health. Dr. Meints is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Pain Management Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. She attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, completing a Ph.D. in Cli...
2020-05-18
35 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
What We Can Learn from Poland on the Coronavirus with Dr. Dominika Dulak
In this episode, you will get a glimpse of how the healthcare system in other country are handling the coronavirus and what we can learn from Poland. Dr. Dominika Dulak will share her insights on the how the government is handling the coronavirus and her message to all of us: They stay at work, so we can stay at Home. Dr. Dominika Dulak, who is a medical graduate from the Medical University of Gdansk, Poland in 2019. Currently, Dr. Dulak is doing a one-year postgraduate internship in a community hospital in the north of Poland after which she will start her resi...
2020-05-16
30 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Get All Your Medical Records & Track Your Health All In One Place with Health Vector APP with CEO Dan Mirica
Health Vector APP - Get your medical records, track your habits, and assess your pain management all in one place. Let's Health Vector be your 'guide' to your best health on your own personal map! In this epsiode, Dan Mirica, the CEO of the Health Vector App, will discuss this company Health app called the Health Vector which is an application to help you better plan your doctors visits, track your health status and adhere to new healthy habits. You can download all your medical records from different healthcare system into the palm of your hand in th...
2020-05-13
1h 13
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
What is Involved in a Planned Home Birth with a Midwife? with Katie Krebs, MPH
If you’re pregnant and you want to personalize the birth of your child by having a home delivery then in this epsdioe, Katie Krebs, who is the Executive Director of Birthwise Midwifery School in Maine, will discuss the roles of midwives and doulas and how they use a holistic approach to prenatal care, during pregnancy, and post-pregnancy. She will also speak about the education and training in becoming a midwife. During this time of coronavirus pandemic, there is a lot of uncertainty about the transmission of the coronavirus to the infant during delivery at the hospital and in som...
2020-05-11
32 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Storytelling with Data: Lessons Learned from the Hungarian Father of Hand Washing, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis
Today, is May 5, 2020, and The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared May 5th every year as the “ Save Lives: Clean Your Hands” Day. It is the day that we must give thanks to nurses, midwives, and Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis known as the Father of Hand-Washing and Savior of Mothers, Who? Who is Dr. Semmelweis? Let me tell you a story about Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis and why he is called the Father of HandWashing, and during this time of coronavirus pandemic, where everyone is practicing public health hygiene of handwashing for at least 20 seconds can kill the virus. You will l...
2020-05-05
13 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Aging on Immunity and How Your Immune System Responds to Infections with Dr. Kerry Russell, MD, PhD (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
How does our immune system respond to infections? Dr. Kerry Russell who received her MD and PhD with a research focus in molecular oncology, which is a study of cancer biology, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. During her postdoctoral training, she studied cardiovascular biology at Yale University School of Medicine and then served as a faculty clinician-scientist at Yale for 13 years. She also co-founded and ran a clinic for patients with cardiovascular complications of cancer and cancer therapies at Smilow Cancer Center. From 2013-2018, she served as a Senior Director and Translational Medicine Expert at Novartis Inst...
2020-04-30
1h 07
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
FAQs on the Epidemiology of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Epidemiologist Dr. Giovanni Filardo (Coronavirus COVID19 series)
"Without data, all you have are opinions" - Dr. Giovanni Filardo, MPH, PhD What do statistical models really tell us about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19)? In this episode, on April 9, 2020, I interviewed Dr. Filardo who went over our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the epidemiology of coronavirus (COVID19). He will share with us his latest statistical model and his recommendations on using data and evidence, and not your gut feeling, to make informed decisions. Dr. Giovanni Filardo is a public health expert and epidemiologist who has created statistical models to understand the spread of corona...
2020-04-22
1h 10
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Prescribing Parks as Medicine for a Happier, Healthier Life with Dr. Stacy Beller Stryer (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
You will learn why walking outside at the park, playing outside in green space with your children and just being outside for ten minutes and taking that nice deep breath of fresh air can help you live longer, protect your eyesight from blindness, and boost your immune responses. Dr. Stacy Beller Stryer will show us why doctors need to start prescribing park as medicine to address many of our health issues and to improve our overall well-being. Dr. Stacy Bella Stryer is a board certified pediatrician in Maryland. Through her career, she has served as a physician and...
2020-04-16
49 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Be Your Own Therapist in the Time of Corona with Dr. Hersch Knapp (Coronavirus COVID19 series)
"Find things and people that you’re grateful for" - Dr. Hersch Knapp Dr. Hersch Knapp has background in clinical and trauma psychology and he will share with effective quarantine coping during the coronavirus pandemic. He’ll go over how to manage our time, improve our emotional health and tips on schooling. This episode will cover how you can: 1. Manage your time and the media effectively 2. Get a good night sleep 3. Improve our emotional health 4. Learn the four-steps process in becoming your own therapist in the time of crisis ...
2020-04-11
40 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Higher Ed Leadership on Coping with the Coronavirus with College President Michael Torrence (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
Can Colleges Survive after the Coronavirus Pandemic? Providing education is a critical arm in the public health system so society can move forward in the discovery, the development and the application of knowledge for the greater goods. If you are currently listening to the episode, it is late March 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic has changed our way of life as a global society. Restaurants, libraries, many businesses, many public gathering, and almost all schools in affected cities have closed nationwide and globally. The closure of schools has tremendous impact on our students, families, and communities. We are s...
2020-04-03
1h 09
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Should I Stay or Go Now Without Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
Would we send our troops into war without guns, shields and protective gears? No. Then, why is it "okay" to send our healthcare workers into the battlefield against the coronavirus without proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and gloves? This episode is a honest conversation with a health worker who is very concerned for her safety and her family. Many healthcare workers are thinking about quitting their jobs because they signed up to 'care for patients', not at the expense of their own lives. Should they sacrifice their own life for another? We will...
2020-04-03
43 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
What We Can Learn from Italy on Coronavirus with Dr. Sara Principi (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
Do you have family and friends aboard who are facing uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic? Sara Principi, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher who will share how her family and friends are coping with the situation in Italy and we can learn from them. Sara is from Italy and graduated in Biomedical Engineering in 2011 and then moved to Spain for her PhD in Medical Technologies. She is currently at a postdoctoral researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she does computational modeling of CT scan clinical scenarios. Sara will share her story of her family's situation in Italy and what...
2020-04-03
34 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Learn to Read Statistics Without Math with Dr. Hersch Knapp
Statistics is the universal language. If you have a fear of math and stats, but you know it is important for your work and you need to know for your job promotion, then listen on to learn five statistic commonly used in public health and healthcare. At the end of this episode, you have a better of the why statisitc is important and you’ll be able to read statistics with confidence. Dr. Hersch Knapp, a researcher who has created and oversees the Nurse Research Fellowship and Mentorship Programs, guiding nurses in deriving and implementing applied health scie...
2020-04-03
35 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
A Story of a Virus, Faith, and Hope That Saved His Life with John Haverty
"Never Give Up on Your Life" - John Haverty. John Haverty is a chef, a family man, a patient who was battling a stubborn bacterial infection in his leg for over 10 years. He wasn’t able to walk and put both feet on the ground for over 10 year. Doctors at Mayo Clinic were about to amputate John's leg as the last resort until a virus (called Phage Therapy) saved his life. Antibiotic resistance is now a public health crisis because we have these ’smart bacterial bug’ that can change and develop the ability to defeat the drugs...
2020-03-27
56 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
How to Test, Prevent, and Treat Coronavirus (COVID19) with Dr. Kee Chan (Coronavirus COVID19 Series)
With Dr. Kee Chan's background in public health, management, and infectious disease epidemiology, Dr. Chan has been asked to share her thoughts on the coronavirus. This is what Dr. Chan knows so far and here are her responses to following questions. Visit her website at https://keechanphd.com If you have questions for her, please connect with her: Email at keechanphd@gmail.com. Connect Kee Chan, PhD, MBA on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechan Leave a voice message on the Anchor Link here. https://anchor.fm/whatispublichealth The list of questions answered in the...
2020-03-20
22 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Lessons Learned from Public Health Practice with Richard Sewell
You will learn the roles of local, state and governmental department in public health. We will specifically discuss the roles of infectious disease management, especially in handling the coronavirus outbreak, and what you can do to prevent infections. Richard Sewell has a long history of involvement in health and human services policy formulation, management, and community affairs in the Chicago area. He was Executive Director of the health systems agency for Suburban Cook County and DuPage County, Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health and Executive Director of the Chicago Health Policy Council at the Un...
2020-03-20
50 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Top 20 Emerging Careers in Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Are you ready to explore a career that impact the lives of community? Do you want to improve population health and public health? Based on her research and discussions with colleagues in the field of public health, Dr. Kee Chan will highlight the top 20 emerging careers in public health. Dr. Chan will share a brief job description, the education/work experience requirements, and salary range for each job listed below: Contact with Dr. Kee Chan via email at keechanphd@gmail.com or leave a voice message on podcast website. 1. Health And Wellness Manager
2020-03-20
45 min
What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan
Introducing the “What is Public Health” Podcast
This is the "What is Public Health Podcast" with your host Dr. Kee Chan. Public Health is the invisible force that keeps you healthy everyday, and I bet you didn’t even know it. This podcast is your source of the latest trend in public health, is a place to refresh your skill set and get quick tips on professional development so you can do your best work in serving the public. Discover the many, different, and exciting careers in public health. Connect with stories from people impacted by public health. To learn more about public health, connect with me at...
2019-12-16
03 min
The Tao of Self-Confidence
670: The Courage To Choose Yourself With Mai-kee Tsang
Mai-kee Tsang is a Launch Strategist, Copywriter, Podcast Host & Coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build their authority in business so that they can thrive when they launch their signature courses. As a Launch Strategist, she’s at the front lines during course launches from start to finish. But with her 5 years of coaching under her belt, she’s able to dig deep to understand the true desires and fears of her clients’ customers in order to turn it into empowering copy. To date, she has worked on multiple 5 figure launches with Tim Han, #1 Amazon Bestseller and Founder of Success Insider...
2019-09-27
09 min
Canadian Asian Missional Podcast
Creative Engagements #2 - Being A Light In The Digital World (feat. Roxine Kee)
Creative Engagements #2 - Being A Light In The Digital World (feat. Roxine Kee) We're launching a brand new series for the summer focusing on creative ways to approach mission, community, and discipleship. In our second episode, we chat with Roxine Kee about finding our identity and worth in Christ as it relates to content creation, extending God's presence in the way we interact online, and focusing on the signals, while resisting the noise. Very insightful!! -------------------------- Find the Creator Maker Life Podcast at: Roxine's Main Page Spotify iTunes / Apple Podcasts ...
2019-06-15
36 min