Public Health Out Loud Podcast
1) All About Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy - what is it and how effective is it in a therapeutic setting? In this episode, Kerri Lynch, Director of Occupational Therapy at Butler Hospital and Susan Parker, President and...Show More
2) A Lot to Lose: Understanding the Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling - it's on the rise here in Rhode Island but it's not just happening at the casino or the racetrack. Online forms like sports betting have become a powerful draw for many. How does one...Show More
3) Looking Out for Each Other: Preventing Suicide in our Communities
September is suicide prevention month. It’s a time to raise awareness, dispel stigma, and take action around this urgent mental health issue. In this episode, the Rhode Island Chapter of the American ...Show More
4) A Physician and Father's New Book Raises Awareness of Cancer Prevention
After losing his son to cancer five years ago, Dr. George Beauregard, a twenty-year internal medicine physician and life-long resident of Massachusetts, used his grief to spread an important message. ...Show More
5) Perfect Nutrition: A look at Breastfeeding Benefits, Support, and the State's Strategies for Success
August is National Breastfeeding Month – a time to celebrate and bring awareness to breastfeeding. In this episode, Mary Catherine or “MC” Curran, a WIC lactation consultant and nutritionist at Hasbro...Show More
6) There When You Need Them: Celebrating Community Health Centers
It's National Health Center Week - a time to recognize and celebrate the role of health centers in our communities. These nonprofit clinics provide affordable, high-quality care to more than 200,000 R...Show More
7) Evidence of Harms: Cannabis Use and Family Planning
There has been a lot of talk about cannabis in the news lately and some people question whether cannabis is the answer to a wide variety of health conditions, including pregnancy-related morning sickn...Show More
8) What’s the Story? Using Data to Improve Health Equity
Every community has its own story. These stories are shaped by it’s residents, as well as policies and systems that influence community well-being. Comparing data by neighborhood or zip code, can not ...Show More
9) You Good, Man? A Conversation About Men's Mental Health
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by men and boys. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Rosenthal, a professor of Health Science...Show More
10) Disorders, Syndromes, and Even Psychosis - the Downside to Cannabis Use
While there are studies that show cannabis may be useful in alleviating pain, nausea, and other symptoms associated with certain medical conditions, some doctors and researchers are seeing a rise in u...Show More