Public Health Out Loud

Dr. Philip Chan, Rhode Island Department of Health•publichealthri.buzzsprout.com

Public Health Out Loud is a podcast that delves into the broader public health concerns and issues facing everyday Rhode Islanders. From discussions about safeguarding against future pandemics to actionable plans for families to help keep their loved ones safe from preventable diseases, Public Health Out Loud is a no nonsense resource for listeners who want to stick to the facts. Host Dr. Philip Chan promises to deliver accurate, light-hearted, and informative public health updates that matter to you. This podcast is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

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COVID-19 and Vaccination Consternations: Science Fiction Didn’t Get it Right

Vaccines seem to be top of mind several months into an evolving pandemic that has disrupted nearly every facet of everyday life. Few, if any, contagious diseases in recent memory have managed to shutdown concert venues, business sectors, sporting events, and religious and seasonal gatherings like SARS-CoV-2. As the world holds its breath for an effective vaccine against COVID-19, researchers are finding that more people are expressing concern over the safety of a potential vaccine so soon. Histo...

Nov 13, 2020•30 min•Ep. 4

A Very Different America: Did We Meet the Demands of COVID-19?

Despite countless recommendations on the use of face masks, the scientific community ran into an unexpected hurdle that might have been inconceivable just a few years ago. Specifically, how the use of face masks became a political issue. Across the United States, Americans will find inconsistencies in the adherence of safety precautions. Fortunately, in the Ocean State, most residents are following the recommendations put forth by the state and that has led to a change in everyday life. Today, n...

Nov 11, 2020•32 min•Ep. 3

Epidemics, Pandemics, Syndemics: What Does This Mean Anyway?

Everyone has heard the word ‘pandemic’ by now. Whether you’re waiting in traffic or checking out the safety posters at your favorite restaurant, you’re probably going to hear or see ‘pandemic’ mentioned again. Not all contagious viruses and diseases are called pandemics though. In the case of COVID-19, the World Health Organization didn’t raise the alarm bells until March – about three full months after the first reported case appeared in Wuhan, China. In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, ...

Nov 11, 2020•31 min•Ep. 2

Pandemics: Future, Past, and Present: Should We Wave Goodbye to the Handshake?

As the world buzzed along at the start of 2020, trouble was brewing in other parts of world that would eventually arrive in the United States. We’re talking about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. While everyone knows how that story played out, the novel disease is continuing to shape the political, social, and medical landscape in unexpected ways. In the face of adversity, businesses and people in the United States — and abroad for that matter — have adapted to what is now the new nor...

Nov 11, 2020•24 min•Ep. 1

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