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Inspired To Heal

William Trick
Public Health
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Medicaid
New York City
Cook County Health
CDC
Affordable Care Act
Los Angeles
Cook County Hospital
HIV
Microwave Ovens
Foodnet
Tuberculosis
Chicago
Foodborne Illness
West Nile Virus
Legionella
Santa Clara County
Packaging
Consumer Product Safety Commission

Stories of clinicians, educators, innovators, and researchers who built or led programs of excellence in government health institutions. Each guest has excelled in clinical medicine, program building, or public health. They persevered and succeeded through a clear vision, collaboration, and a passion for the mission of government-run health systems. Their stories will inspire those seeking change ... more

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How do global public health leaders stop the spread of bloodborne viruses? In this episode of the Inspired To Heal podcast, host Dr. William Trick sits down with Dr. Yvan Hutin from the World Health Organization (WHO) to expose how unsafe injection p... more

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pauline "Polly" Thomas, who began her career with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in New York City in 1981—the exact year the HIV/AIDS crisis first surfaced in public health reports. 

As one ... more

Dr. Steven Aks led the Toxicology Division and served as a physician in the legendary Emergency Department at Cook County Hospital—the real-life Pitt. As the frontline expert for life-threatening poisonings, he managed fentanyl overdoses, rat poison ... more

What happens when an epidemiologist becomes a patient? Dr. Juan Alonso-Echanove spent most of his career in public health, including using epidemiologic principles to prevent firearm-related deaths in Puerto Rico.  After Juan was treated for pancreat... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Steven Aks
Former director for the Division of Toxicology at Cook County Hospital
Cook County Hospital
Episode: ER Toxicology: Poisonous Pleasures—Rat Poison & Pufferfish
Juan Alonso-Echanove
Public health physician with a career in epidemiology and outbreak investigations; later cancer survivor and founder of Pancreamos Foundation
Pancreamos Foundation
Episode: An Epidemiologist Gives Back to His Pancreatic Cancer Team
Dr. Bill Burman
Director of Public Health, Denver (Denver Public Health)
Denver Health / Denver Public Health
Episode: From Patient-Centered Care to Community-Centered Public Health
Claire DeLauvue
Public health data systems expert; former chief of epidemiology and data and director of vaccine preventable disease control for the LA County Department of Health; managing director for AI and data at Accenture
LA County Department of Health; Accenture
Episode: Community Informed Informatics
Marcy Layton
Assistant Commissioner of Communicable Diseases for NYC Department of Health; led the West Nile investigation
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Episode: West Nile Virus Comes to America...and Stays!
Jim Marks
Public health physician and former CDC director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Episode: Saturday Night Fever
Catherine Dentinger
Public health professional with experience in Peace Corps, CDC EIS, malaria initiatives, and global vaccination programs
Public health practitioner
Episode: The Wandering Nurse: Confronting Ebola, Polio, & Malaria
Tom Chiller
Former chief of the Mycotic Diseases branch at CDC; current chief medical officer at Immuno Mycologics
Immuno Mycologics / CDC
Episode: Spine Tingling Fungal Outbreaks
Jay Shannon
Former CEO of Cook County Health and Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health
Cook County Health, Parkland Health
Episode: From Bedside to Corner Office

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Bill Trick
Host of Inspired To Heal

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    An oral history account of modern medicine. Words of wisdom from teachers both old and new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cook County Stan
    United States6 months ago
  • Thoughtful, motivating and inspirational

    A must listen for health care professionals. The commitment and passion provides a fertile ground for service to those in need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CCHHS MD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unique

    Bill has done a great job highlighting individuals involved in the Cook County health system. It’s an enjoyable lesson hearing about many individuals who were or are passionate about their roles and experience in healthcare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E2CU
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is important for Americans

    I appreciate the effort to share with the public efforts of people who have changed our lives for the better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbatlga
    United Statesa year ago
  • Engaging listen

    Such an interesting show. Listed to the first episode and cried. Even for a non doctor the information was understandable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pjmori
    United Statesa year ago

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Appealing for those who want to understand the real-world impact of public health work.
Thoughtful takes on how to run large health systems with empathy and evidence.
Compelling narratives from experts with frontline experience in government health.
Insightful and human-centered storytelling that highlights public health leadership.
Accessible yet deeply informative for healthcare professionals and policymakers.

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Outbreak Investigations: Toxic Burgers, Toxic Shock, and Vaccine Talk
Q: How did the TSS crisis change your view on public health collaboration with industry?
It showed that even a difficult partner could become essential when data drive decisions, ultimately leading to rapid product withdrawals and regulatory action.
Outbreak Investigations: Toxic Burgers, Toxic Shock, and Vaccine Talk
Q: What was the hardest part of managing the Thyrotoxicosis–hamburger outbreak?
Coordinating data across producers, regulators, and health departments while acknowledging the farmer- and consumer-level implications of the outbreak.
Outbreak Investigations: Toxic Burgers, Toxic Shock, and Vaccine Talk
Q: What initially drew you to public health and outbreak work?
A fascination with outbreak stories from The New Yorker and Berton Roueche sparked a lifelong commitment to epidemiology and infectious diseases.
Wind Beneath Their Wings: Improving a Government Healthcare System
Q: I'd like to hear about what led you into health care, what led you to Cook County, and what sustained you.
Both guests describe a family heritage of public service and a personal draw to public health work, followed by a commitment to mission-driven care at Cook County through public information, legal guidance, and HR leadership.
Drug Packaging Protects Patients
Q: Can you speak a little bit to the role of government in protecting the population, the agencies that have been involved?
The CDC acts as a powerful convener, bringing industry, academia, and multiple government agencies together to solve problems. Their impartiality and data-driven approach enable diverse partners to collaborate toward common public-safety goals, and this collaboration has produced durable frameworks and shared leadership in packaging safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inspired To Heal

What is Inspired To Heal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with senior public health leaders, clinicians, and researchers who have built or led programs within government health systems. Episodes commonly explore outbreak response, data-informed policy, health equity, and cross-sector collaboration, often highlighting real-world lessons from CDC, state and city health departments, and public health initiatives. A standout pattern is the emphasis on leadership, systems-building, and the human dimensions of delivering large-scale health programs in government settings, with many episodes weaving personal experience into practical governance takeaways. Listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, actionable insights for public health administration, and a cle... more

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1. Dr. Steven Aks
2. Juan Alonso-Echanove
3. Dr. Bill Burman
4. Claire DeLauvue
5. Marcy Layton
6. Jim Marks
7. Catherine Dentinger
8. Tom Chiller

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