In this conversation, Dr. Huntley and Kandis Draw discuss the vital role of community health workers, particularly in the context of hospice and palliative care. Kandis shares her journey into public health, the challenges faced in engaging communities, and the importance of advocacy and policy in improving health outcomes. They explore the distinctions between hospice and palliative care, the current landscape of community health work, and the future of the profession. Kandis emphasizes the nee...
Jan 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 387
In this engaging roundtable discussion, public health professionals reflect on their wins and lessons learned throughout 2024. They share personal growth experiences, the importance of community engagement, and the power of storytelling in public health. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in business, the significance of vulnerability, and the value of collaboration in overcoming challenges. Each participant highlights their unique journeys and insights, culminating in a col...
Jan 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 386
Dr. Huntley reflects on the past year, sharing insights from podcast analytics and expressing excitement for the future. She emphasizes the importance of community and connection, highlighting the global reach of the podcast with listeners from over 142 countries. Dr. Huntley also celebrates the most popular episodes of the year, encouraging listeners to engage with the content and look forward to new developments in 2025. Resources ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ ...
Dec 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 385
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Huntley reflects on the complexities of the holiday season, particularly in light of personal grief and family dynamics. She shares her experiences of navigating the holidays while coping with the loss of her son, emphasizing the importance of feeling emotions and seeking support. Dr. Huntley expresses gratitude for the community's support and highlights the resilience of public health professionals. She encourages listeners to take care of themselves during this t...
Dec 24, 2024•9 min•Ep. 384
Dr. Huntley reflects on the past year and shares exciting updates for the podcast as she prepares for 2025. She emphasizes the importance of community feedback and introduces new categories and playlists designed to enhance the listener experience. The episode outlines the new playlists, including Journey Junction, Roundtable Discussions, and Impactful Perspectives, aimed at making the podcast more accessible and engaging for both new and long-time listeners. Resources Visit the PHEC Podcast Sho...
Dec 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 383
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the desire to create a community for podcast listeners, reflecting on past attempts and the challenges faced. The conversation highlights the importance of engagement, networking, and feedback from listeners to enhance the podcast experience. Dr. Huntley invites listeners to share your thoughts to let us know what type of community you would like to create.
Dec 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 382
This conversation focuses on diabetes awareness, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, personal experiences, and culturally responsive health education. Guests share their insights on how to effectively communicate health information, the role of community health workers, and the power of storytelling in fostering understanding and connection within communities. The discussion highlights the need for empathy, active listening, and tailored approaches to address health disparities a...
Dec 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 381
In this episode, Dr. Huntley emphasizes the importance of gratitude, especially during challenging times. She discusses how expressing gratitude can improve mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and create a positive feedback loop. Dr. Huntley introduces the concept of a Stakeholder Appreciation System, encouraging listeners to regularly express gratitude to team members and community partners. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for incorporating gratitude into daily life an...
Nov 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 380
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in public health. She shares three key action steps for professionals: rest, reflect, and reset, encouraging listeners to take time for self-care and thoughtful consideration of their roles moving forward. Dr. Huntley also shares a personal story, which served as a moment of reflection and inspiration. Resources Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.c...
Nov 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 379
Dr. Huntley and Laura Hollabaugh reflect on their experiences at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting. They discuss the importance of setting clear goals for networking, the unexpected takeaways from the conference, and strategies for effective follow-up with new contacts. The conversation also highlights the challenges they faced, such as running out of business cards, and offers valuable advice for job seekers and students on how to approach networking opportunities at confe...
Nov 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 378
In this episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we are revisiting a recent conversation from our Public Health Roundtable Live about breast cancer awareness. Tuning in, you’ll hear from our incredible guests: Jessi Hekmati, LaShonda Richardson, and Ericka Horne. We delve into how our guests facilitate discussions about breast cancer awareness with their communities before discussing the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Hear all about how education and open communicati...
Nov 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 377
In this episode, Dr. Huntley discusses the importance of building trust and genuine relationships with communities, particularly BIPOC communities, through her consulting firm. She shares insights from a previous episode and outlines how her team is actively engaging with attendees at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting. The conversation emphasizes the significance of in-person connections and the intention to foster ongoing relationships with podcast listeners and cli...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 376
Dr. Huntley shares a personal story about a plumbing issue that leads to insights on trust, confidence, and relationship building in public health. Through the narrative, she emphasizes the importance of establishing strong connections with communities and clients, drawing parallels between her experience with a plumber and the relationships public health professionals should cultivate. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their roles in fostering trust and meaningful connections ...
Oct 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 375
Lorenzo Lewis, founder of the Confess Project of America, discusses his journey in promoting mental health awareness and the impact of his organization. The Confess Project trains barbers, stylists, and frontline workers to be mental health advocates, focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. They have trained over 5,000 individuals in 35 states and 63 cities, impacting up to 5 million people per year. Lorenzo emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the...
Oct 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 374
In this episode, Dr. Huntley and Assistant Operations Manager, Laura Hollabaugh discuss networking tips in public health and provide resources for listeners to connect with experts in the field. They emphasize the importance of networking before, during, and after conferences, and share best practices for making meaningful connections. They also highlight five guests from previous podcast episodes who would be great networking opportunities. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 373
It’s Suicide Prevention Month and we’re here to play our part in raising awareness. Dr. Huntley is joined by Doctors Linda Gordon and Kristi McClamroch, as well as Public Health Consultant and Speaker Ericka Horne as part of the latest Public Health Roundtable discussion on suicide prevention and awareness. It may be a difficult conversation to have but we don’t shy away from difficult and important things. We begin with how our guests are playing their part in leading weighted discussions in th...
Oct 01, 2024•35 min•Ep. 372
In this episode, Dr. Huntley shares a client story that serves as a reminder about the importance of building relationships with BIPOC communities. She emphasizes the need to approach relationship-building as a long-term commitment and prioritize the user experience. It is crucial to avoid overwhelming the community and instead focus on fostering trust and rapport. Dr. Huntley encourages organizations serving BIPOC communities to seek support in engagement and relationship-building. Resources Vi...
Sep 24, 2024•11 min•Ep. 371
Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas, Senior Director of Health Equity at the National Health Council, discusses her career in public health and the importance of addressing health equity. She emphasizes the need for tailored care and support for diverse populations, particularly those affected by chronic diseases. Dr. Mancera Cuevas also highlights the challenges faced by older populations and rural communities in accessing healthcare. She emphasizes the role of public health in various aspects of daily li...
Sep 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 370
In this episode, Dr. Huntley shares lessons learned from a long-term client project and emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the community win. She discusses the challenges faced during the project, such as turnover, communication issues, minimal guidance, data access, and extended timelines. Despite these challenges, Dr. Huntley remains dedicated to her clients and their mission, showing up every day with passion and commitment. She reminds listeners that the project is bigger than t...
Sep 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 369
Dr. Huntley expresses her gratitude for the support she has received after the tragic accident that took the life of her stepson. She shares photos and memories of him and discusses the difficulty of processing such a loss. She acknowledges the outpouring of love and support and the importance of accepting it. Dr. Huntley emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health and take things one step at a time. She also discusses the importance of vulnerability and building stronger connections with he...
Sep 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 368
If you’re a regular listener of the show, then you know how passionate our company is about serving black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) leaders and organizations. Before you can help others, you need to earn their trust and understand their struggles. In this episode, we explore the power of listening, particularly when working with BIPOC organizations. Listening allows you to truly understand the needs of your client and leads to successful outcomes and lasting relationships built on tru...
Aug 27, 2024•16 min•Ep. 367
We are always excited about the upcoming opportunity to meet you in person. Throughout the year, we often set up booths at different conferences. There is an upcoming one in particular we are looking forward to: The American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo. On this special episode, Dr. Huntley shares details surrounding the conference, where listeners should go to keep updated, and when to be on the lookout for what she’s been working on. Don’t miss out, tune in now. Resource...
Aug 20, 2024•8 min•Ep. 366
Digital transformation in the healthcare sector has led to improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and streamlined operations. However, in our pursuit of efficiency and automation, it is crucial not to overlook the human elements of our work. In this one-on-one episode with Dr. Huntley, we discuss the importance of humanizing public health efforts, centering relationships and self-care in our work, as well as building rapport across diverse teams. Be sure to tune in for practical examples and ...
Aug 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 365
We are sharing a public health roundtable discussion about minority mental health. Dr. Huntley is joined by the founder of AKCIRE Consulting, Ericka Horne; founder of Emerge Public Health, LaShonda Richardson; and founder of The Social Impact Studio Consulting, Andrea Lowe. Tuning in, you’ll hear how each of our guests lead and engage in minority mental health awareness conversations, why mental health conversations should be normalized, and how mental health issues vary in diversity within BIPO...
Aug 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 364
In this episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we are discussing some important considerations to keep in mind when serving Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. You’ll hear all about the importance of respecting the diversity of these communities while understanding that there is also diversity within each BIPOC group – Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We discuss how each of these groups are similar, the importance of practicing humility, empathy, and cult...
Jul 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 363
We welcome back Christie VanHorne, a seasoned public health consultant and the Founder of CVH Consulting. She joins us to discuss her incredible work and the critical role of education in health services. Christie provides impactful health education and training services with a focus on health equity and the social determinants of health. She has collaborated with various institutions to design, develop, and enhance their health programs. In our conversation, Christie updates us on her career jo...
Jul 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 362
The connections that you make with people have a huge impact on the success of your career. On this episode we welcome Misozi Houston back to update us on her career path since we last spoke 300 episodes ago! Listening in, you’ll hear about Misozi’s career, be reminded of what sparked her public health passion, hear about what her current focus is, and how her public health and epidemiology expertise have helped her serve her community. We delve into the changes she has experienced in her life s...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 361
It’s crucial for both seasoned and newly established public health professionals to intentionally share their journeys and experiences. In this solo episode, Dr. Huntley reflects on key insights she's gathered from various podcast interviews over the past six months. Her aim is to provide valuable information for those pursuing or just starting a career in public health. Tune in as she highlights key takeaways designed to reduce stress and uncertainties for anyone looking at or newly on a public...
Jul 09, 2024•18 min•Ep. 360
Dr. Huntley shares the roundtable discussion about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health. We are grateful to be joined by Community Research Specialist, Judeline Casimir, MPH, and Community-Engaged Research Consultant, Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH. To begin, Dr. Huntley and her guests each detail how they are driving Alzheimer’s and brain health conversations in the communities they serve. Then, we explore the importance of including caregivers in the conversation before learning about the ...
Jul 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 359
We have a very exciting announcement for you! Today, we’re excited to announce that the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) has its very own podcast! The show will explore all the interests of the TEC communities as well as highlight possible job and volunteer opportunities for those passionate about supporting Indigenous cultures. We encourage you to search for the Tribal Epidemiology Center Podcast on the podcast platform of your choice and press play! Resources Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Note...
Jun 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 358
