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Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.

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About this episode: As self-driving cars reach new corners of the country, there is more data on crashes and safety. But is there enough data to confidently assess the benefits and dangers? In this episode: Road safety expert Johnathon Ehsani parses ... more

About this episode: Telling a good joke is a science—it requires gathering data, thoughtful analysis, and constant experimentation to get it right. A good joke can also help us better communicate about science. In this episode: A stand-up comedian wi... more

About this episode: Established in 1868 as a medical school, Wayne State University has championed decades of community-engaged research and interventions in the Detroit community and throughout the state of Michigan. That work will soon take center ... more

About this episode: The U.S. stands out among peer countries for having the worst rate of traffic deaths. Approaching this issue from a public health angle can help to make roadways safer by focusing on population-level interventions rather than dire... more

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Sarah Adelman
Stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and former public health researcher
Independent/Comedian and educator in science communication
Episode: From the Research Lab to Open Mic Night: Comedy in Science Communication
Dr. Bernard Costello
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs at Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Episode: A New School of Public Health is Coming to Detroit
Tiffany Joyce Smith
Program advisor at Vision Zero Network and lead author of the report
Vision Zero Network
Episode: Right-Sizing Traffic Enforcement for Safer Roadways
Macey Levan
Transplant researcher focusing on how social media reshapes the transplant experience
Transplant Researcher (hosted discussion)
Episode: Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Find Organ Donors
Alex Adams
Assistant Secretary for Family Support, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: Two Federal Changes to Support Children and Families in the Foster Care System
Janice Bowie
Bloomberg American Health Professor in the Bloomberg School; emeritus professor of Health Behavior and Society
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Juneteenth: Celebration, Reflection, and Recommitment with Janice Bowie
Sankalp Yeleti
High school senior, Lambert High School iGEM team member
Lambert High School, iGEM
Episode: A New Test for Lyme Disease, Developed by High Schoolers
Nicole Baumgarth
Director of the Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: A New Test for Lyme Disease, Developed by High Schoolers
Nancy Karreman
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: The Rise of "Big Wellness"

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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 940 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 Statesa year 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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A New School of Public Health is Coming to Detroit
Q: There's a lot of hand-wringing about the future of public health education. Walk me through your thought process to say we should open a new school.
Costello explains the rationale for creating a new school by emphasizing the need to consolidate and coordinate existing community-engaged public health work into a unified platform, while aligning curriculum with real-world needs and workforce demand.
Juneteenth: Celebration, Reflection, and Recommitment with Janice Bowie
Q: How did the 2021 federal holiday designation change your perception of Juneteenth?
The designation highlighted the value of the ancestors' contributions and emancipation, framing Juneteenth as a moment to celebrate profound historical significance while also acknowledging ongoing racial injustice and the need for ongoing public education and opportunity.
Juneteenth: Celebration, Reflection, and Recommitment with Janice Bowie
Q: Professor Janice Bowie, can you give a little background on yourself and how you became aware of Juneteenth in your life?
Dr. Bowie discusses growing up in the South during de facto segregation, learning about Juneteenth from family, church, and community organizations rather than textbooks, and recognizing Juneteenth as a longstanding awareness rather than a formal holiday in her early life.
The Rise of "Big Wellness"
Q: Dr. Maani, in the paper, you talk about why this industry is so attractive to people.
The industry is driven by a genuine unmet need and a perception that the current health system doesn't value individuals enough, which wellness marketing exploits to grow into a massive, influential market.
The Ethics of Including Pregnant People in Clinical Trials
Q: Why are there so many questions about medications during pregnancy that medicine can't answer?
Because the evidence base is fragmented by cultural, financial, and motivational factors that have historically deprioritized pregnancy-specific data, leading to ongoing gaps that complicate clinical decision-making.

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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. Sarah Adelman
2. Dr. Bernard Costello
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4. Macey Levan
5. Alex Adams
6. Janice Bowie
7. Sankalp Yeleti
8. Nicole Baumgarth

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