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Population Health Plug-InFocus on Employee Health: Tips to Staying Physically Active while Working on CampusWe all know the how important regular physical activity is to our physical and mental health. But, it can be challenging for many of us to find time, energy, and motivation to get up and moving, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are joined by a panel of expert to talk about, not only the positive benefits of exercises, but strategies in addressing some of these challenges.
Guest Names:
Dr. Olivia Affuso, Physical Activity Epidemiologist, Academic Researcher, Ultra Runner, and Wellness Advocate
Mr. Pedro Magalhaes, Coordinator of Fitness at the UAB Recreation Center
Ms. Riley Thornton, Employee Wellness Manager...
2022-05-0418 minPopulation Health Plug-InThe Early Learning Center at Pathways: Providing Care to Homeless Children and FamiliesAccording to Pathways’ news release, one in 23 children in Alabama will experience homelessness before the age of six and most of the state’s homeless children in that age group living in Jefferson County. Only three percent of those children have access to federally-funded early childhood education. Ms. Carrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathways, joins us to talk about this population and how Pathways is able to provide care for homeless children through their new Early Learning Center.
2021-11-2219 minPopulation Health Plug-InInterning with Coosa Riverkeeper: A Conversation with Aaron RoyerOn this episode of Population Health Plug-In, we interview recent SOPH alum, Aaron Royer, about his summer internship with the Coosa Riverkeeper. Aaron shares information about the Riverkeeper, activities he coordinated, and tips for future students considering completing internships.
2021-08-2308 minPopulation Health Plug-InSustainability at UABMs. Bambi Ingram and Dr. Julie Price join the podcast to talk about sustainability, what it is and what UAB and the School of Public Health are doing to help reduce waste and protect the environment. For more information on sustainability programs and initiatives at UAB please visit https://www.uab.edu/sustainability.
2021-07-1514 minPopulation Health Plug-InFrom UAB to JCDH: A Conversation with Ashley Chappell, MPHIn this podcast, Ashley Chappell, MPH and Greg Pavela, PhD discuss the educational and research experiences leading to Ashley's current position as a Disease Intervention Specialist at the Jefferson County Department of Health.
2021-06-1119 minPopulation Health Plug-InCelebrate National Nutrition MonthMarch is National Nutrition Month! Learn more about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to MyPlate, to food insecurity and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and health behavior theory from UAB’s Dr. Greg Pavela and Ms. Tara Harman.
Links:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
My Plate: https://www.myplate.gov/
Food Insecurity: https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/key-statistics-graphics.aspx
BlazerKitchen: https://www.uab.edu/benfund/blazer-kitchen
2021-03-3044 minPopulation Health Plug-InCareer Conversation with Stacie June Shelton, MPHCareer Conversations is an opportunity for you to hear from a UAB School of Public Health alum. During this episode, Meena Nabavi, MPH, interviews SOPH Alum Stacie June Shelton, Global Head of Education and Advocacy, Dove Self-Esteem Project, Unilever, Dove Global Masterbrand, London, United Kingdom. Ms. Shelton received an MPH from the SOPH in 2001 with a Behavioral Health concentration.
2021-02-2223 minPopulation Health Plug-InCareer Conversation with Jeff Stover, MPHCareer Conversations is an opportunity to hear from a UAB School of Public Health alum. In this Career Conversation, Elena Kidd, MPH, will interview SOPH Alum Jeff Stover, Executive Advisor to the Health Commissioner at the Virginia Department of Health. Mr. Stover received an MPH from the SOPH in 1997 in Epidemiology.
2021-02-2219 minPopulation Health Plug-InYour Questions Answered about the HPV VaccineThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent cervical cancer cases plus a range of other cancers, including many for which there is no routine screening. In this episode of Population Health Plug-In, Dr. Andrzej Kulczycki dives deep into who should get the HPV vaccine, vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as what is needed to improve HPV vaccination rates in the United States.
2021-02-0519 minPopulation Health Plug-InEverything you need to know about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It’s so common that approximately 80% of people will be infected with HPV at some point. In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. In this episode of Population Health Plug-In, Dr. Andrzej Kulczycki shares information about HPV, risk factors for developing cancer, how HPV is spread, signs and symptoms, and much more.
2021-01-2823 minPopulation Health Plug-InCareer Conversation: Meet Rosalind Robinson, (SOPH ’01) AlumJoin us as we talk to University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health alum Rosalind Robinson. Ms. Robinson graduated with a Master’s of Public Health degree in International Health and Epidemiology from the UAB SOPH in 2001. Rosalind has been a part of the organ and tissue donation community for more than 15 years. She currently holds the position of the Assistant Manager of the Family Care Coordinator Program at LifeLink of Georgia. LifeLink of Georgia is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of life-saving and life-enhancing organs and tissue for transplantation therapy.
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2020-11-1215 minPopulation Health Plug-InHomelessness in the time of COVID-19As most of America has been asked to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and limit exposure to others, there is a group of people who cannot: the homeless. Ms. Carrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathways, joins us to talk about this vulnerable population during the pandemic and how a local shelter, Pathways, is able to safely provide housing, care, and food to this population.
2020-11-0522 minPopulation Health Plug-InOut of Sight, Out of Mind: Plastic Pollution and the Impact of COVID-19Dr. Lisa McCormick, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice at the UAB School of Public Health talks about public health perspectives associated with plastic waste and the impact of COVID-19 on plastic pollution.
2020-10-2315 minPopulation Health Plug-InEngineering a Survey: Dr. Suzanne Judd and the RURAL StudyThe Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal, or RURAL, Study aims to develop a better understanding of risk factors associated with high burdens of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders in rural areas of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi. Dr. Suzanne Judd, co-principal investigator of the RURAL Study, shares more about the mobile clinics being used to provide medical exams for study participants in rural counties of Alabama and the survey design process used in the RURAL Study. Learn more about the RURAL Study by visiting www.theruralstudy.org/about.
2020-07-0624 minPopulation Health Plug-InMeet Dr. Wilma Robinson, Deputy Executive Secretary at HHSDr. Robinson earned a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health from the UAB School of Public Health in 1998. In 2001, she began working for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, and currently serves as the Deputy Executive Secretary of HHS. She has dedicated over 19 years of service to the Federal government. Learn more about her career and story since graduating from the School of Public Health!
2020-03-0615 minPopulation Health Plug-In2019 Novel CoronavirusDr. Rachael Lee, an assistant professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Disease, joined our podcast to talk about what is currently known about the 2019 novel coronavirus.
2020-02-1115 minPopulation Health Plug-InHealthy Heart, Healthy YouDr. Suzanne Judd, nutritional epidemiologist and professor in UAB’s School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics, joins us on this episode of the podcast to talk about risk factors associated with heart disease and ways to improve health outcomes as part of February's American Heart Month.
2020-02-0216 minPopulation Health Plug-InA GASP for Clean AirMichael Hansen, executive director of the Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP), joins us to discuss the organization’s mission to advance healthy air & environmental justice in the greater-Birmingham area through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
2020-01-2310 minPopulation Health Plug-InHIV/AIDS: Testing, Treatment, and Care in PanamaDecember is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, and as part of raising awareness of the issue, Dr. Ana Belén Araúz, a physician specializing in Infectious Diseases at Hospital Santo Tomas in Panama recently visited UAB. While she was here, we interviewed her to learn more about HIV/AIDS testing, treatment, and care in her home country.
2019-12-0912 minPopulation Health Plug-InMeet Jeff Burrowes, (SOPH ’15) Alum and Emergency Preparedness Analyst at the U.S. SenateListen in as Jeff Burrowes shares his story of how his career has evolved and lessons learned during his journey.
2019-12-0516 minPopulation Health Plug-InEnding Homelessness In Birmingham, ALCarrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathways, joins us to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering women and children to end homelessness in Birmingham Alabama.
2019-10-3112 minPopulation Health Plug-InLessons from the Love CanalIn the spring of 1978, when she was just 27 years old, Lois Gibbs discovered that her home and those of her neighbors in Love Canal were sitting next to 20,000 tons of toxic chemicals. Ms. Gibbs brought public attention to the environmental crisis in Love Canal. She helped organize the Love Canal Homeowners Association and after a 2 year struggle, her efforts led to the relocation of over 800 residents and forced the government and companies responsible for the toxic waste to clean up the area. Ms. Gibbs share lessons learned from Love Canal and her current work with the Center for Health, Environment...
2019-10-1118 minPopulation Health Plug-InPromoting Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latina Immigrants in AlabamaOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for this month, we would like to highlight the work of Sowing the Seeds of Health, a unique community-based education program at the UAB Cancer Center led by Dr. Scarinci, Professor in the Division of Preventative Medicine at UAB and Associate Director for Globalization and Cancer Disparities at the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2019-10-0123 minPopulation Health Plug-InThe Hidden Dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html
2019-09-2514 minPopulation Health Plug-InThe University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Ties with the Republic of PanamaUAB’s Assistant Director of Historical Collections and University Archivist sat down to share some of the historical connections and ties between Alabama, UAB, and the Republic of Panama dating back over 100 years.
2019-09-0612 minPopulation Health Plug-InAlzheimer's and Brain DiseaseIn this episode, we learn more about Alzheimer's and the work of Alzheimer's of Central Alabama from the organization's executive director, Miller Piggott.
2019-06-1708 min2019-03-2816 minPopulation Health Plug-InSustainable AgricultureOne Health: The Intersection of Human Health, Animal and Environmental Health
2019-02-1217 minPopulation Health Plug-InChemical Warfare: Now & Then; Near & FarA Brief History of Chemical Warfare Agents, Challenges in Response, and Lessons Learned.
2019-02-0115 minPopulation Health Plug-InThe Flu VaccineRachael Lee, MD, Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases, talks about the seasonal flu and flu pandemic.
2018-11-0109 minPopulation Health Plug-InSamuelson Lecture - The End of US Health PolicyAlan Weil, Editor-In-Chief with Health Affairs, gives a talk titled "The End of US Health Policy."
2018-10-1242 minPopulation Health Plug-InKeto DietAmy Miskimon Goss, PhD, Assistant Professor, UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences, talks about the Keto Diet.
2018-10-1110 minPopulation Health Plug-InMicroplastics and Pollution Along the Gulf CoastCaitlin Wessel, who is with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Genwest Systems, joins us to talk about the microplastics and pollution along the Gulf Coast.
2018-09-2008 minPopulation Health Plug-InVaping and Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes)Vaping and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices which produce an aerosolized mixture from a solution of concentrated nicotine, flavoring chemicals, and other substances to be inhaled by the user. These devices have exploded in popularity over the last several years, largely due to aggressive marketing and advertising that include unsubstantiated claims of e-cigarettes as “healthier” than conventional cigarettes. This presentation will highlight the current scientific evidence on electronic cigarettes and the impact on youth tobacco use, health and public health effects.
2018-09-0710 minPopulation Health Plug-InAlabama Department of Public HealthLearn more about ADPH, its structure and their recent PHAB accreditation from the Chief of Staff at ADPH, Michele Jones.
2018-09-0711 min2018-09-0713 minPopulation Health Plug-InMedical Advocacy and OutreachMedical Advocacy and Outreach: Using Telemedicine to Improve Rural Access to Medical Care.
2018-09-0511 min