Kate Bauer

In this preview of the University of Michigan School of Public Health's upcoming podcast, "Population Healthy," Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences Katherine Bauer sits down to talk about ways parents can manage effective nutrition for their kids, the day-to-day factors that impact it, and strategies for setting the home environment up for success. Season 1 begins on July 9th!

Season 1 Preview: Kate Bauer on Family and Food

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases, how vaccines work, what makes people choose not to get vaccinated and why vaccines are important for both children and adults. VISIT OUR WEBSITEpopulation-healthy.com

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases, how vaccines work, what makes people choose not to get vaccinated and why vaccines are important for both children and adults. VISIT OUR WEBSITE <a href="http://population-healthy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">population-healthy.com</a>

Invisible Impact: How Vaccines Seem to Make Diseases Disappear

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Michigan Medicine and the Kent County Health Department discuss the complex nature of the opioid epidemic in the United States, and explore possible ways to curb it, including safer and potentially more effective approaches to treating chronic pain, and policy considerations from prescription monitoring to medication-assisted treatment for people with opioid use disorders.

The Opioid Epidemic: How We Got Here and What We Can Do

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health explore the field of genetics and its key role in public health work. They discuss the ways genetic research can help us understand population and individual health and mitigate the risk of disease, and examine the positive and negative impacts of more widely available genetic testing options for consumers.

Popular Genetics: How Learning About Our Genes Offers Both Benefits and Limitations

How can we set kids up from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food? With childhood obesity and eating disorder rates on the rise, nutrition and health behavior experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health explore the ways we can help children and teens establish good habits and build the foundation for healthier lives.

Food and Family: How to Raise Kids Who Have a Healthy Relationship With Food

Thousands of kids die each year in the US because of firearms — how do we reduce that number? Through the lens of injury prevention, experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Michigan Medicine explore the ways in which public health can help increase firearm safety.

Taking Back the ‘F Word’: Depoliticizing Firearms and Focusing on Safety to Protect Children and Teens

Chances are you or someone you love has been affected by cancer. From early detection, to community interventions and environmental protections, University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers examine the innovative ways public health is working to prevent cancers, uncover risk factors, and reduce the number of cases worldwide.

Preventing Cancer: Thwarting a Disease that Affects 1 in 3 Americans

With Americans living longer than ever before, how do we stay healthy as we get older? Experts from Michigan Public Health dive into the public health issues facing an aging population — from healthcare costs to Alzheimer’s prevention, and the importance of our families and furry friends — and explore how we can ensure longer, happier, and healthier lives for all.

Aging in America: Addressing the Complexities of Longer Lives and an Aging Population

Resilience

Detroit is more than a single city — it’s hundreds of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of people living, working and growing together. In Population Healthy’s Season One finale, University of Michigan researchers and alumni explore the unique public health challenges facing the Motor City, and how they’re working directly with Detroiters to help make the city a healthier place.

A City of Resilience: Public Health in Detroit

How are public health professionals implementing mobile devices, smartphone apps, and texting to create health management plans? Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the latest research on mobile health and how smartphones apps and texting programs can help improve the health of individuals and populations around the globe—from supporting smoking cessation programs to helping people manage their diabetes.Follow Us on Join the Conversation on Social: @umichsph

How are public health professionals implementing mobile devices, smartphone apps, and texting to create health management plans? Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the latest research on mobile health and how smartphones apps and texting programs can help improve the health of individuals and populations around the globe—from supporting smoking cessation programs to helping people manage their diabetes. Follow Us on Join the Conversation on Social: @umichsph

Mobile Health: Supporting Your Health Beyond the Clinic

Population Healthy digs into important public health topics that impact our everyday lives. Produced by the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the show brings together experts to discuss population health issues from a variety of perspectives, from the microscopic to the macroeconomic, the social to the environmental, and explore the factors that affect the health of all of us, at a population level.

Excellent platform to stay uptodate with the latest happening in public health

Great way to learn

Waiting to go back to school to get my MPH or MHI and I find this podcast really enjoyable! I am so passionate about the field and I’m glad I have something to listen to in the interim. Very informative!

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Population Healthy

Pollution has an effect on more than just the environment and the impact on our health may be surprising. Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the particular effects that noise, air, and plastic pollution can have on our health.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Pollution has an effect on more than just the environment and the impact on our health may be surprising. Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the particular effects that noise, air, and plastic pollution can have on our health. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Pollution: The Harmful Agents Impacting Your Health

Right now, the coronavirus pandemic and the measures we’ve undertaken to stop it are reshaping how millions of people live, work, learn, and manage their health. Though these measures bring difficult new challenges for each of us, for vulnerable populations like the elderly, those with chronic illness and mental health issues, and those without the means to work from home or access affordable healthcare, they can have life-threatening consequences. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Right now, the coronavirus pandemic and the measures we’ve undertaken to stop it are reshaping how millions of people live, work, learn, and manage their health. Though these measures bring difficult new challenges for each of us, for vulnerable populations like the elderly, those with chronic illness and mental health issues, and those without the means to work from home or access affordable healthcare, they can have life-threatening consequences. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Most Vulnerable 4.3.20

As mental health issues become more prevalent on college campuses, universities are looking for new ways to keep up with student need for care and support. Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health come together to assess the state of mental health on campuses nationwide and the ways higher education can reshape learning environments to nurture and empower diverse student populations, and in turn, set them up for healthy lives.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph!

As mental health issues become more prevalent on college campuses, universities are looking for new ways to keep up with student need for care and support. Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health come together to assess the state of mental health on campuses nationwide and the ways higher education can reshape learning environments to nurture and empower diverse student populations, and in turn, set them up for healthy lives. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph!

Mental Health on Campus: Reshaping Higher Ed to Help Students Thrive

One month ago, Americans were just learning the term "coronavirus", and now coronavirus seems to be affecting every aspect of our lives. The incredibly rapid rise of the disease has at times created confusion and seemingly conflicting reports. On this special edition of Population Healthy, infectious disease expert and professor of Epidemiology Joseph Eisenberg traces the origins of coronavirus, adds historical context, and explores comparisons to the flu.   Follow Michigan Public Health on social media and join the conversation with @umichsph

One month ago, Americans were just learning the term "coronavirus", and now coronavirus seems to be affecting every aspect of our lives. The incredibly rapid rise of the disease has at times created confusion and seemingly conflicting reports. On this special edition of Population Healthy, infectious disease expert and professor of Epidemiology Joseph Eisenberg traces the origins of coronavirus, adds historical context, and explores comparisons to the flu. Follow Michigan Public Health on social media and join the conversation with @umichsph

Special Edition: Coronavirus: How We Got Here 3.20.2020

Tracking epidemics—is it really like the movies portray? From legionella outbreaks and coronavirus, to predicting this year's flu spread, hear from the real-life disease detectives who track down, predict, and help prevent the spread of disease. Listen as they tell the story of one of the first known disease detectives and guide us through ways in which human expansion and technology have impacted the spread of diseases and disease tracking efforts.Special thanks to Kristen Nordlund and Thomas Young from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph!

Tracking epidemics—is it really like the movies portray? From legionella outbreaks and coronavirus, to predicting this year's flu spread, hear from the real-life disease detectives who track down, predict, and help prevent the spread of disease. Listen as they tell the story of one of the first known disease detectives and guide us through ways in which human expansion and technology have impacted the spread of diseases and disease tracking efforts. Special thanks to Kristen Nordlund and Thomas Young from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph!

Disease Detectives: How to Track an Epidemic

The spread of COVID-19 has caused added stress for many. Those practicing social distancing may feel isolated from others, gig economy workers are worried about their exposure risk, and low income individuals are worried about their jobs. Alison Miller from the University of Michigan School of Public Health addresses methods for alleviating stress and who may be most vulnerable to these added stressors.Join the conversation and connect with us on social media with @umichsph

The spread of COVID-19 has caused added stress for many. Those practicing social distancing may feel isolated from others, gig economy workers are worried about their exposure risk, and low income individuals are worried about their jobs. Alison Miller from the University of Michigan School of Public Health addresses methods for alleviating stress and who may be most vulnerable to these added stressors. Join the conversation and connect with us on social media with @umichsph

Coronavirus and Social Isolation: How to Cope 3.25.20

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss how social factors, environmental exposures and maternal support contribute to health outcomes for a mother and her baby before, during, and after pregnancy.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss how social factors, environmental exposures and maternal support contribute to health outcomes for a mother and her baby before, during, and after pregnancy. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Maternal Health: Improving Well-Being for Moms and Babies

University of Michigan School of Public Health and School for Environment and Sustainability experts explain how food production, transportation, and waste contribute to climate change and describe some of the changes we can make to reduce the impact.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

University of Michigan School of Public Health and School for Environment and Sustainability experts explain how food production, transportation, and waste contribute to climate change and describe some of the changes we can make to reduce the impact. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Sustaining Food: Cutting the Footprint of Food Production, Transportation, and Disposal

While many families are feeling additional stressors due to the spread of coronavirus, there are unique challenges to what kids are facing. How do we talk to kids about what is happening? Alison Miller from the University of Michigan School of Public Health explains how stress may manifest in children and some of the activities families can do to lessen the impact. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

While many families are feeling additional stressors due to the spread of coronavirus, there are unique challenges to what kids are facing. How do we talk to kids about what is happening? Alison Miller from the University of Michigan School of Public Health explains how stress may manifest in children and some of the activities families can do to lessen the impact. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus 4.2.20

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health unpack how our genes respond to changes in our diets, stress levels, and exposure to toxins—and what these interactions mean for human health.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health unpack how our genes respond to changes in our diets, stress levels, and exposure to toxins—and what these interactions mean for human health. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Instructions for Life: How Food, Stress, and Our Genes Shape Our Health

The need for diagnostic testing has been a critical issue throughout the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. But another form of testing may be the key to gaining control over the pandemic. Surveillance testing currently being performed throughout the world is what is used to gather the data that tells health officials where, who, and how populations are being affected and that can then be used to get in front of further spread. We’ll talk to epidemiologist, Emily Martin about how it works and who’s doing it right.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

The need for diagnostic testing has been a critical issue throughout the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. But another form of testing may be the key to gaining control over the pandemic. Surveillance testing currently being performed throughout the world is what is used to gather the data that tells health officials where, who, and how populations are being affected and that can then be used to get in front of further spread. We’ll talk to epidemiologist, Emily Martin about how it works and who’s doing it right. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

Surveillance Testing: Reining in COVID-19 with Data 4.7.20

Michigan teens and experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health take an honest look at the realities of managing health as an adolescent in America, and explore ways health systems, providers, peers and parents can better care for and empower youth. Follow us and join the conversation on social media at @umichsph

Michigan teens and experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health take an honest look at the realities of managing health as an adolescent in America, and explore ways health systems, providers, peers and parents can better care for and empower youth. Follow us and join the conversation on social media at @umichsph

Adolescent Health in America: Transforming Care to Better Serve Young People

Social distancing is a tried and true preventive step in public health to slow the transmission of infectious diseases. As people around the United States and around the world practice social distancing and pay attention to directives to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, we're still seeing case counts go up. Is this an indictment of social distancing? David Hutton, associate professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses what we're likely to see with continued social distancing. Join the conversation with us on social media at @umichsph

Social distancing is a tried and true preventive step in public health to slow the transmission of infectious diseases. As people around the United States and around the world practice social distancing and pay attention to directives to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, we're still seeing case counts go up. Is this an indictment of social distancing? David Hutton, associate professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses what we're likely to see with continued social distancing. Join the conversation with us on social media at @umichsph

Is Social Distancing Working? 3.27.20

In recent days, theories about drugs that will supposedly help treat coronavirus have floated around the media. So-called treatments being debunked, lauded, and may even be putting people at risk. As the public holds out hope for a quick treatment, people are questioning - when are we going to have a vaccine for this disease? Epidemiologist, Emily Martin explains the process of creating a usable vaccine for coronavirus and why looking at the flu vaccine isn’t going to give us a head start.Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

In recent days, theories about drugs that will supposedly help treat coronavirus have floated around the media. So-called treatments being debunked, lauded, and may even be putting people at risk. As the public holds out hope for a quick treatment, people are questioning - when are we going to have a vaccine for this disease? Epidemiologist, Emily Martin explains the process of creating a usable vaccine for coronavirus and why looking at the flu vaccine isn’t going to give us a head start. Join the conversation on social media with @umichsph

What Goes into Developing a Coronavirus Vaccine 3.24.20

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