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From frozen waffles to deli meat and even fast food burgers, outbreaks of foodborne illnesses seem to be everywhere. But are they happening more often or is our surveillance system just getting better? And how do bacteria like listeria and E. coli survive the manufacturing process, and persist long enough to sicken and even kill consumers? In todayâs episode: a look at foodborne pathogens and how they persist, the U.S. food safety system, and how you can take precautions at home and when you go out to eat.
Guests:Dr. Meghan Davis is a veterinarian and public health researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment at the School of Medicine.
Dr. DâAnn Williams is a former food safety official and an assistant scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Active Investigations of Multistate Foodborne OutbreaksâCDC
Food recalls in the U.S. spike due to Listeria, Salmonella, and allergensâFood Safety News
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CRISPR technology can edit genetic codes, making it possible to cure people of terrible diseases, among other uses. But its power is not fully understoodâeven by the scientists and researchers who use itâand the technology far outpaces conversations about ethics and regulations. In this episode: that we know and donât know about CRISPR, and why itâs critical for these conversations to happen everywhere from boardrooms to legislative assemblies to film and TV scripts.
Guest:Dr. Neil Baer is a lecturer in global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School, an award-winning television writer and producer, and editor of a new book: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:âWho are we to say they shouldnât exist?â: Dr. Neal Baer on the threat of CRISPR-driven eugenicsâLive Science
His baby gene editing shocked ethicists. Now heâs in the lab againâNPR
Seven diseases CRISPR technology could cureâLabiotech
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Dr. Jirair Ratevosian was a high level global health official in the State Departmentâa job he left to pursue a Congressional seat in Californiaâs 30th district. In this episode, he details what it takes to run for Congress (including knocking on more than 30,000 doors) and how he talked about public health with voters. Spoiler alert: He didnât win, but he did learn a lot and is hopeful that Congress can again be a place where people go to solve problems.
Guests:Dr. Jirair Ratevosian is an associate research scientist at Yale, an infectious disease fellow at Duke, and a graduate of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:What Running For Congress As An HIV Activist Has Taught MeâThe Body
Congressional Hopeful Jirair Ratevosian on Armenia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and the American DreamâAdvocate
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The rise of misinformation and the appeal of âalternative medicineâ is coupled with a decline in trust of the U.S. health care system. In a new book, Dr. Sara Gorman explains how an inaccessible health care system has fed the rise of misinformation and what policymakers and providers need to do to earn back some credibility.
Guests:Dr. Sara Gorman is a public health researcher and author of a new book called âThe Anatomy of Deception: Conspiracy Theories, Distrust, and Public Health in America.â
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:Who is most vulnerable to misinformation?âPsychology Today
The burden of medical debt in the United StatesâPeterson-KFF Health System Tracker
A Playbook For Addressing Health MisinformationâPublic Health On Call (March, 2024)
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Since the 2022 Dobbs decision, womenâs healthcare in the U.S.âwhich was already underperforming in everything from access to maternal mortality ratesâhas faced a new set of challenges. In today's episode: All about a Commonwealth Fund report that updates the status of womenâs health care and reproductive health across the nation and why even services not related to reproductive careâlike cancer screenings and having a primary care providerâhave been disrupted.
Guests:Dr. Sara Collins is senior scholar and vice president for health care coverage and access and tracking health system performance at The Commonwealth Fund.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:2024 State Scorecard on Womenâs Health and Reproductive CareâThe Commonwealth Fund
These are the states that rank highest and lowest for womenâs health in new reportâCNN
How Does Your State Rank on Womenâs Health and Reproductive Care?âMs. Magazine
OB-GYN Training and Practice in Dobbsâ ShadowâHopkins Bloomberg Public Health
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Respiratory syncytial virus can be particularly dangerous for older adults and infants and this year, for the first time, there are three approved and readily available products to help prevent severe disease: A vaccine for pregnant women and people over age 65, and an antibody treatment for infants born during RSV season. In this episode: all about these products and the promise they show for dramatically reducing the number of hospitalizations and deaths from RSV this year.
Guests:Dr. Georgina Peacock is the director of the Immunization Services Division in the National Center on Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:Surveillance of RSVâCDC
Why So Many Babies Didnât Get RSV Vaccines This WinterâPublic Health On Call (February, 2024)
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In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Actâthe first comprehensive federal legislation to recognize the often-overlooked dangers of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other gender-based violence. In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, researchers Tiara Willie and Michelle Decker join the podcast to talk about the legislationâs initial goals, why gender-based violence is still a neglected issue 30 years later, and how far we still have to go in truly protecting all women from violence.
Guests:Tiara Willie is a Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health in mental health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a researcher in gender-based violence, mental health, and sexual health.
Michele Decker is a Bloomberg Professor of American Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is the founder and director of the Center for Global Womenâs Health and Gender Equity at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Proclamation on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women ActâThe White House Briefing Room
Missing and Murdered Black Women and GirlsâPublic Health On Call (September, 2023)
The first office for missing and murdered Black women and girls set for MinnesotaâNPR
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/CuttingâPublic Health On Call (February, 2024)
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What will the Presidential election mean for immigrationâand for immigrants? A look at how each administration might approach one of the most polarizing issues on votersâ minds. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guests:Kiara Ălvarez is an immigration and behavioral health equity researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Sarah Polk is a pediatrician at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the co-director of pediatrics at CentroSOL.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:The Health Care Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border Part 1: Children and FamiliesâPublic Health On Call (April, 2024)
The Health Care Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border Part 2: Border Walls and Traumatic Brain and Spinal InjuriesâPublic Health On Call (May, 2024)
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An outbreak of Marburg virus, one of the deadliest viruses in the world, has been reported in Rwanda. In this episode: an overview of the rare, hemorrhagic fever with an 88% mortality rate and how it's impacting Rwanda, and why weâre seeing more and more instances of zoonotic disease spillovers.
Guest:Kari Debbink is a virologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Situation SummaryâCDC
WHO: cases at border and capital among Marburg concerns in RwandaâCIDRAP
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The grand opening of a new research hub in Rapid City, South Dakota marks an exciting moment for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. The Hub will bring together community members and researchers to advance the Centerâs lifesaving work in a centralâand meaningfulâlocation. In this episode: a look at some of the Hubâs first projects including lung cancer and diabetes research, and the Centerâs approaches through the lenses of scientific rigor and unique cultural strengths.
Guest:Dr. Donald Warne is co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health and a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Grand opening of Great Plains Hub for Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous HealthâNative Sun News
Johns Hopkins indigenous health hub comes to Rapid CityâSDPB Radio
The Power of Positive Childhood ExperiencesâPublic Health on Call (April, 2024)
Why the Health of Indigenous People Impacts Us AllâPublic Health on Call (October, 2022)
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A look at the frontlines of the response 13 days after Hurricane Helene hit Tennesseeâthe stateâs most devastating natural disaster in history. County commissioners Dr. Robert Acuff and Danny Deal report from the Elizabethton Municipal Airport which has become a staging area for relief supplies. Note: In the podcast, the commissioners request that supplies such as propane heaters and cylinders, and kerosene heaters, containers, and pumps can be sent to the attention of Commissioner Danny Deal at 415 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643. For updated information and a list of urgent needs, please check the links in the show notes.
Guest:Dr. Robert Acuff and Danny Deal are both commissioners of Carter County in Elizabethton, TN, on the border with North Carolina.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center Urgent Needs ListâFacebook
TEMAâs Hurricane Helene disaster updates
Hurricane Helene UpdatesâKnoxville News Sentinel
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Gun violence is a top-of-mind issue for Americans and there are evidence-based solutions for prevention. In this episode: a focus on the stark differences between potential Trump and Harris presidencies when it comes to addressing gun violence. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guests:Cass Crifasi is co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center For Gun Violence Solutions.
Josh Horwitz is co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center For Gun Violence Solutions.
JosHost:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save LivesâWhite House Briefing Room Statement, September, 2024
2023 Results: National Survey of Gun PolicyâJohns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
The National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center
Oregonâs Measure 114: Reducing Gun Violence By State ReferendumâPublic Health On Call Podcast (November, 2022)
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One year after the Hamas attacks, the Israel-Hamas war remains among the most intractable and violent situations in the world. Today, an episode from the archives about peacebuilding to help solve violent conflicts and rebuild societies through nonviolent means. Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks with Michael Shipler, vice president of Search for Common Ground, an international peacebuilding non-governmental organization.
Guest:Michael Shipler, vice president of Search for Common Ground, an international peacebuilding NGO.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
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Hurricane Heleneâs catastrophic force seemed to catch many by surprise, especially those living in western North Carolina. The focus is now on the response, but itâs clear from the devastation that old playbooks for preparedness and readiness must change to consider new risks in a new reality. In this episode: a conversation about what emergency responders are already learning in the aftermath of Helene and why nowhere is really âsafeâ from climate change.
Guest:Dr. Joseph Barbera is the co-director of the George Washington University Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Why Heleneâs floods caught North Carolina off-guardâWashington Post
Meteorology and Climate ChangeâPublic Health On Call Podcast (July, 2024)
Coping With The Psychological Aftermath of The Collapse of The Francis Scott Key Bridge in BaltimoreâPublic Health On Call Podcast (April, 2024)
Disaster Planning For Extreme WeatherâPublic Health On Call Podcast (September, 2023)
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Public health is often invisible: when things go well, people donât die and ânothing happens.â But the lifesaving work of public health relies on a powerful infrastructure that includes the FDA, the CDC, the EPA and other federal agencies. In this episode, a look at how public health necessities like disease prevention, and food thatâs safe to eat and water thatâs safe to drink could fare under each potential administration. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guest:Dr. Georges Benjamin is the executive director of the American Public Health Administration and a former secretary of Marylandâs Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:SCOTUSâNot the EPAâIs Now Regulating Environmental ProtectionâPublic Health On Call Podcast (August, 2024)
Georges Benjamin on Mending the Broken Public Health System Post-COVID 19âPublic Health On Call Podcast (April, 2021)
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What will the Presidential election mean for health care? A look at the candidatesâ priorities and track records for the future of the Affordable Care Act and health care coverage and cost. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guest:Gerard Anderson, PhD, is an expert in health policy and a professor in Health Policy and Management and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Medicare and Drug PricingâPublic Health On Call Podcast (September, 2022)
Prescription Drug Costs Driven By Manufacturer Price Hikes, Not InnovationâNPR Shots
The Johns Hopkins Drug Access and Affordability Initiative
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Abortion access is on the ballot nationwide this November. In this episode: a look at proposed bans and protections across the state and federal levels, and the long-term implications of judicial decisions. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guest:Joanne Rosen is an expert in public health law and a co-director of the Center for Law and the Publicâs Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Marylandâs Health Department.
Show links and related content:Mifepristone and EMTALA SCOTUS Rulings: A Holding PatternâPublic Health On Call Podcast (July, 2024)
Abortion Restrictions and the Threat to Womenâs HealthâJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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The 2024 presidential election lands at a critical time in global public health. In this episode: a look at the potential implications for the U.S.âs future relationships with global health institutions like the World Health Organization and funding of initiatives on HIV and other challenges. Also covered: the connection between US domestic policy and US global health engagement. Please note that the opinions expressed in this episode/event belong solely to those interviewed. As a nonprofit entity, the Johns Hopkins University cannot take a position for or against any candidate running for elected office. Information is being provided solely for academic or educational purposes and is not an endorsement of any individual candidate.
Guest:Thomas Bollyky is an expert in health policy law and the inaugural Bloomberg Chair in Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by BidenâTime
Why The Worldâs Most Lifesaving AIDS Program is in DangerâPublic Health On Call Podcast (December, 2023)
Global Cooperation and the COVID-19 VaccineâPublic Health On Call Podcast (August, 2020)
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Safer supply is a harm reduction tool that involves making regulated pharmaceuticals available for people who use drugs. In todayâs episode: The safer supply model explained, and why some experts are saying it is time to give it a try.
Guests:Becky Genberg is an epidemiologist studying the intersection substance use and infectious diseases.
Danielle German studies drug use and harm reduction.
Host:Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Itâs not just opioids. New drugs make it harder to fight Baltimoreâs overdose crisisâThe Baltimore Banner
The New Federal Regulations Aimed At Making Methadone More AccessibleâAnd Less StigmatizingâPublic Health On Call (April, 2024)
In Rural Maryland Counties, Communities Fight Back Against the Opioid CrisisâHopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine (2018)
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is primarily diagnosed in childhood, but a lack of understanding about this neurodevelopmental disorder means many adults have lived their entire lives with undiagnosed ADHD. As we age, a certain degree of forgetfulness or decreased ability to mentally multitask is expected but then how can you tell whatâs normal from what could be cognitive impairment or undiagnosed ADHD? In this episode: How ADHD diagnosis and treatment in later adulthood can change lives and potentially stave off further cognitive decline.
Guest:Dr. David Goodman is a Johns Hopkins psychiatrist and the director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland.
Host:Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Show links and related content:Why Are So Many Adults Being Diagnosed With ADHD?âPublic Health On Call (June, 2024)
Evidence-Based Education on ADHD in AdultsâADHD in Adults
A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60âADDitude Magazine
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