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About this episode: In the city of Baltimore, the health department works to prevent overdose, reduce violence, provide vaccinations, inspect restaurants, and so much more. In this episode: Host Stephanie Desmon leads a panel discussion with five Bal... more

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About this episode: A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a global public health emergency by WHO. In this episode: infectious disease epidemiologist Emily Gurley explains why this outbreak is pa... more

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About this episode: It's graduation time at the Bloomberg School! In this episode: New graduate Della Wright shares how a passion for community engagement and a drive to sharpen her skills steered her towards public health, and how a DrPH degree is s... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Boyd
Director of the Office of AI Policy, state of Utah
Utah Office of AI Policy
Episode: 1052 - Should AI Renew Your Prescription?
Eric Pelofsky
Senior fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation
Episode: 1051 - The Fate of Foreign Aid in 2026
Anita K. Patel
Pediatric critical care physician and social media educator
NAI funded researcher; physician at the intersection of medicine and public health
Episode: 1050 - A Doctor Uses Social Media to Advocate for Children in Immigration Detention
Gary Slutkin
Physician and epidemiologist; founder of Cure Violence
Cure Violence
Episode: 1048 - Understanding and Ending Violence
Devonne Franklin
Executive Director of Community and Associate Wellbeing of The Y in Central Maryland
The Y in Central Maryland
Episode: 1047 - Food Access at Your Neighborhood Y
Shikera Shelton
Manager of Fresh Mart at the Y in Druid Hill; part of the community health team
The Y in Central Maryland
Episode: 1047 - Food Access at Your Neighborhood Y
Alister Martin
New York City Health Commissioner
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Episode: 1046 - "The Service is the Message": A Conversation with New York's Commissioner of Health
Anna Durbin
Johns Hopkins vaccine expert
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: 1045 - What's Next for a New Lyme Vaccine
Ari Goldstein
Public health physician and Preventive Medicine Residency trainee
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: 1044 - A Peek Behind the Curtain: A Conversation with Our Resident in Residence

Hosts

Lindsay Smith-Rogers
Host of Public Health On Call with guiding role in conversations about health policy and practice.
Stephanie Desmon
Interviewer and host guiding discussions with public health and policy guests.
Josh Sharfstein
Co-host and public health expert facilitating policy and research conversations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 936 ratings
  • Critical message for our time

    "Peace Building in a Polarized Public Health Landscape" has one of the most important messages I've heard in recent years. Thank you for this episode - please give it a listen and share widely!

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    5
    RockiesGuy19
    United States10 months ago
  • Where are you right now?

    I’ve loved this show for years, and I am concerned about so much of our federally funded public health infrastructure being gutted from this administration. If this isn’t the #1 public health topic in this country right now then I’d really like an explanation about why

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    packerssotospeak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Posted All Three Episodes at Once!

    Didn’t have to wait for subsequent episodes about oximeter defects and analysis of reasons why this has occurred. So smart. I have learned so much good science and policies from this podcast. Best practices in public healthcare always presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trying2Brational
    United States2 years ago
  • Great topical and timely resource!

    I stumbled upon it and I have been hooked ever since. I look forward to hearing every single episode and I always come away with more knowledge, greater understanding, and more inspiration. Public Health On Call should be on the “reading list” of anyone who is remotely interested in public health and any person who cares about people, animals, and planetary health! Could not recommend it more! 👏🫶🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeaSpada
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    For all the great info AND the tip about the Zoom play: Enemy of the People

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginagina Smith
    United States2 years ago

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The show is a trusted source for up-to-date science and policy insights in public health.

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1046 - "The Service is the Message": A Conversation with New York's Commissioner of Health
Q: Is there a policy element to reduce medical debt, such as hospital presumptive eligibility?
Absolutely. Presumptive eligibility would let hospitals automatically determine eligibility for financial assistance for patients on SNAP or Medicaid, allowing the hospital to handle the process rather than burden patients with complex applications during illness.
1046 - "The Service is the Message": A Conversation with New York's Commissioner of Health
Q: Do you see other pathways beyond clinical settings to reach people with affordability efforts, such as environmental or administrative touchpoints?
Yes. The department aims to touch people wherever they interact with city systems, including vital records like birth certificates, with the goal of messaging about benefits and facilitating applications (e.g., WIC, 529 college savings), not just during clinic visits.
1046 - "The Service is the Message": A Conversation with New York's Commissioner of Health
Q: That's great. Now, you work for a mayor who has made affordability a key theme of his tenure. How does that overall agenda affect your work at the Health Department?
The department is focusing on four core areas—Medicaid enrollment, benefit enrollment, eviction prevention, and debt prevention—scaling existing efforts and using frontline staff to initiate conversations and then hand off to tools and programs to help New Yorkers stay insured and financially secure.
1052 - Should AI Renew Your Prescription?
Q: How do you handle accountability and liability in this pilot?
The pilot preserves the existing civil and criminal liability structures for providers, with the company disclaimers and a focus on not modifying liability regimes; the pilot seeks to ensure safety and remedial avenues for harms.
1052 - Should AI Renew Your Prescription?
Q: What happens if the AI system makes a mistake or there is a potential need for different care?
There are multiple layers of human oversight, with physician review of chat logs, independent audits, and escalation to a clinician if issues arise.

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What is Public Health On Call about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy- and data-driven public health show that features experts from academia, government, philanthropy, and frontline programs to unpack how health challenges become real-world decisions. Episodes commonly explore governance design, funding, and practical interventions—from AI-enabled healthcare workflows and vaccine science to violence prevention, food security, and environmental health—with an emphasis on actionable takeaways, regulatory context, and trust in public health institutions. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous analysis and personal storytelling, often tying policy debates to on-the-ground impacts in communities, hospitals, and cities. Listeners likely include public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, ... more

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1. Zach Boyd
2. Eric Pelofsky
3. Anita K. Patel
4. Gary Slutkin
5. Devonne Franklin
6. Shikera Shelton
7. Alister Martin
8. Anna Durbin

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