Contagious Conversations Podcast
1) 50. Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe
It’s easy to take for granted that the food we eat and the water we drink is safe and healthy. Several recent high-profile outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, however, are a reminder of how critical fo...Show More
2) 49. On the Case with a Disease Detective
Your first day at any new job is always a little stressful. But for Julia Petras, the day she started working at CDC was especially high stakes. In this episode of Contagious Conversations, we explor...Show More
3) 48. The Costs of Getting Sick
Have you ever asked yourself what routine auto repairs can teach us about how we think of our investment in public health? Listen in on our latest Contagious Conversations podcast as host Claire Stins...Show More
4) 47. A Look Back at 2023's Most Contagious Conversations
Host Claire Stinson welcomes you to a special year-end episode of Contagious Conversations focused on highlights from the 2023 season! Listen to selections from the year’s episodes on topics as divers...Show More
5) 46. Hypertension: Handling the Pressure
Doctors have long known that hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Yet today, nearly half of all adults in the United States have hypertension, cr...Show More
6) 45. Reducing Stress in Schools
Each year, fall means heading back to school for the nation’s students. But as students, teachers and school staff return again this year, the social, academic and mental health impacts of the pandemi...Show More
7) 44. A Conversation with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen
We're bringing you a special episode this month, as our president and CEO sits down for a conversation with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...Show More
8) 43. The Eye of the Storm
In 2022, a mysterious outbreak of a deadly drug-resistant bacteria began spreading across several U.S. states. A CDC investigation would eventually reveal an unusual culprit: common eye drops. In this...Show More
9) 42. Serving Those Who Served
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death for Americans overall. And sadly, our nation’s veterans face even higher rates of suicide. I...Show More
10) 41. Prevention vs. Prescription: The Question About Opioids
Physicians face many challenges in treating people living with pain, especially in light of the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic. In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Chris Jones on how physicians are h...Show More