Best Chw Podcasts (2024)

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The State of Public Health with Dr. Ashish Jha 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Today’s episode features a candid conversation with Dr. Ashish Jha, a globally renowned public health leader and Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. An accomplished physician and researcher, Dr. Jha is acclaimed for driving improvements in public health policy and practice. Most notably, his groundbreaking work on pandemic prepare…

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Digging Into the Debate About Banning Menthol Cigarettes 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

On this episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast, we dig into the ongoing debate about banning menthol cigarettes in the United States. We’ve known for decades that menthol cigarettes are more addictive and ultimately more harmful than tobacco-flavored cigarettes. Yet they’re still around, attracting young smokers, increasing health disparities, and …

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The Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance 36:26

6M ago36:26

36:26

The Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance This episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast takes on one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity: antimicrobial resistance, often called AMR. According to the World Health Organization, this concerning phenomenon directly or indirectly claims more than six million lives each year.…

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Only in America: Easing the Burden of Medical Debt 41:57

7M ago41:57

41:57

This episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast takes on medical debt, a pervasive and uniquely American problem. Forty one percent of U.S. adults, or about 100 million people, are struggling to pay their medical or dental bills, which has delayed or prevented care, worsened health outcomes, and incurred financial hardship. Host Heather Howard, a profe…

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Lessons from America’s Former Top Doctor – from Covid to the Opioid Crisis 34:50

9M ago34:50

34:50

This episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast takes us to the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic and other public health crises with Dr. Jerome Adams, former Surgeon General of the United States. Serving as the “nation’s doctor” during the height of the pandemic, and as a member of the President’s Coronavirus Task Force, Dr. Adams was an integral p…

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Who’s Caring for the Caregiver? Strategies for Reducing Clinician Burnout 39:34

10M ago39:34

39:34

This episode examines clinician burnout, a public health issue propelled into the spotlight by the Covid-19 pandemic. Up to 54 percent of nurses, physicians, and other clinicians experience prolonged, occupational stress. They suffer exhaustion, low job satisfaction, lack of achievement, and other consequences that not only compromise their persona…

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A Public Health Approach to Gun Violence in America 45:54

1y ago45:54

45:54

This episode tackles gun violence in America, a serious and escalating public health crisis. According to the CDC, firearms kill nearly 50,000 Americans each year and are now the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens. The facts are startling, but not entirely surprising, when you consider that Americans own more guns per capita than an…

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Which Country Will Be the First to Wipe Out Cervical Cancer? (The Answer May Surprise You.) 33:39

1y ago33:39

33:39

This episode highlights a potential win in the fight against cervical cancer – one that comes from a place that you might not expect. Rwanda, a low-income country, could become the first country in the world to eradicate the disease. Armed with a remarkably ambitious vaccination program for human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, …

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Why Millions of Americans May Lose Their Health Insurance 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

This episode spotlights health insurance in the U.S. – and why an estimated 15 million Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage and access to care. In 2020, Congress enacted legislation that gave states extra Medicaid funds to help address the raging pandemic, but they attached a condition that prevented states from …

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Can We Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy and Climate Change With a Similar Playbook? Researchers Think So. 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

44:15

This episode takes on vaccine hesitancy and climate change. What do these seemingly diverse problems have in common? More than you might think. Although they are distinct challenges, both imperil global health, are perpetuated by social behaviors, and, according to a recent study, could be solved with a similar playbook. Host Heather Howard, a prof…

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Measuring "The Good Life" - Alternative Metrics for National Wellbeing 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

This episode is about measuring “The Good Life.” Gross domestic product, or GDP, has been the longstanding indicator for evaluating a country’s performance and prosperity. But there is a growing movement to look beyond GDP, which only accounts for goods and services. Economists and other stakeholders argue the need for a better metric – one that co…

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Can Sugary Beverage Taxes Improve Public Health? 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

This episode of The Princeton Pulse explores the effectiveness of levies on sugar-sweetened beverages, comparing experiences from South Africa and Philadelphia. Sometimes called soda or sugar taxes, they are used as a policy tool to address rising rates of obesity and other non-communicable diseases, and the related social and economic costs. Studi…

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Closing the Racial Divide in Maternal-Infant Health 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

The inaugural episode of The Princeton Pulse Podcast addresses maternal and infant health disparities, a serious and often overlooked public health crisis. The facts are startling. In the United States, Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white women, and Black babies are twice as likely …

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#50 Final Episode - The WHY behind The CHW Crew 18:06

3y ago18:06

18:06

In today's episode podcast host Tasha Whitaker announces the final episode of The CHW Crew Podcast. With over 6k podcast downloads and 50 episodes since launching the first episode on Dec.1, 2017, Tasha has shared the stories of a variety of Community Health Workers/Promotoras guest from around the world. In these 4 years The CHW Crew has reached o…

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Ep# 49 I AM A CHW Campaign with Shannon Lijewski 30:26

3y ago30:26

30:26

Today we travel to Michigan to hear from Shannon Lijewski, MBA, CHCEF. She is a Michigan native who loves spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Michigan. She has spent the past 15 years serving the most vulnerable community members through outreach, education, health policy and advocacy. Passionate about community impact, Shannon is a …

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EP#48 Working in Hospice Care with Kandis Draw 40:20

3y ago40:20

40:20

In this amazing podcast interview with Kandis Draw located in Chicago, Illinois we discuss: ✔ The role of a CHW in hospice care ✔ Importance of Self Care as a caregiver ✔Difference between palliative care and hospice care ✔ Importance of African American Representation in Cancer Advocacy ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcare Tune in for podcast epi…

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EP#47 Committed To The People with Phillip Cooper 47:55

3y ago47:55

47:55

The podcast summer break is over and we are back with a new episode ending out June! In this amazing podcast interview with Phillip Cooper aka Change Agent located in Ashville, North Carolina we discuss: ✔ The journey of recovery ✔ Evolving into who you are meant to be ✔Commitment to the People ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcare Tune in for podc…

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EP# 46 Navigating A Season of Transition 37:54

3+ y ago37:54

37:54

Tune in as Tasha has a transparent conversation on the topic, "navigating a season of transition". She has personally been deep in the season of transition and is sharing some lessons she has learned and giving some encouragement to those in this season! Tune in to hear: ✔Why Self care is essential ✔What to do when you want to throw in the towel an…

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EP#45 Be Authentically You With Denise Martinez 46:02

3+ y ago46:02

46:02

Growing up in West Texas or as known as "The Valley" Denise takes us through her journey of discovery of her interest in public health. As she is exploring she also realizing the importance of being authentically yourself no matter where you are planted and what your cultural background is. Denise is a CHW, CHW Instructor and has her Master's Degre…

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EP#44 Violence Prevention in Baltimore with Erica Hamlett 40:33

3+ y ago40:33

40:33

Erica Hamlett is the Violence Prevention Coordinator for McElderry ParkSafe Streets in her hometown of Baltimore, Md. As a Certified Community Health Worker and advocate she dedicates herself to whatever her community needs. Advocating for police reform, family substance abuse treatment, better medical care for those in lower class and black and br…

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EP#43: Ending The School to Prison Pipeline with Leonard Webb 46:00

3+ y ago46:00

46:00

Today we speak with Leonard Webb, he is a retired law enforcement professional turned life coach/ youth advocate. He is the CEO of Webbolutionary Motivation LLC and Leonard is also an adjunct faculty member teaching Criminal Justice at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. He offers a unique perspective about the School to Prison Pipel…

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EP: 42 Benefits of the RESET button..Happy New Year! 10:45

3+ y ago10:45

10:45

Happy New Year 2021! We are back after the holiday break and have a lot to unpack! As we start the new year I have found it beneficial to hit the reset button! I will share a few tips that you can implement to help you on the journey of resetting for 2021. The Biden Plan for CHWs Article: https://medium.com/@JoeBiden/the-biden-plan-for-mobilizing-a…

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Virtual Self Care Gift Exchange EP:#41 10:50

3+ y ago10:50

10:50

Today Podcast Host Tasha shares about The Self Care Gift Exchange taking place Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 with fellow public health educators around the nation. We will spread some holiday cheer, network, get some self care tips and share some smiles. This is meant to uplift healthcare workers and exchange a self care gift to help aid in some time dedicate…

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EP#40 Covid19 and Flu Season Tips with Pamela Alexander, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 29:56

4y ago29:56

29:56

Today we will hear from Pamela Alexander a Nurse Practitioner. With the winter season around the corner and covid19 and flu season number increasing today she will share tips with us to be safe! Pamala has been a registered nurse for 16 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7 years. She is also a CASA volunteer, an author, and a professional sp…

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#39 DFW CHW Association with Dr. Hernandez 48:44

4y ago48:44

48:44

For the episode today we hear from Dr. Hernandez and her journey into the CHW field. She is a co-founder of DFW CHW Association one of the largest Associations in Texas serving CHWs and Promotoras. She speaks about her journey of public health, how to start an association, the importance of diversity in leadership and also shares transparency of he…

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EP: 38 Healing Hike for Health Educators with Bre Williams 33:56

4y ago33:56

33:56

Follow @thechwcrew and subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Today we hear from Bre Williams Founder of Curvy By Nature. Born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Fort Worth, Texas her passion for people is as dynamic as her birthplace and hometown. Bre's initial passion for working with youth inspired her to become an organizer, advocate and men…

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EP#37 The Impact of a CHW Instructor with Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz 43:04

4y ago43:04

43:04

Follow Us @thechwcrew Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz is a passionate CHW and CHW Instructor. She has Served the community for 28 years in the field of government funded programs. As a Community Health Educator for the past 13 years and have taught over 1700 health education workshops. State teaching approvals in various CHW training institutes in Tarrant and H…

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EP: 36 Coming Full Circle with Omar Jones 47:20

4y ago47:20

47:20

Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Omar Jones is a Certified Registered Community Health Worker with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers in Saginaw, MI where he also serves as chairperson of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, leads the Health Literacy Taskforce subcommittee, and is a member of the HIV Task Force. Omar also serves as a Prime…

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#35 Dancing the pounds off with Dana Branch! 51:20

4y ago51:20

51:20

Get connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Dana Branch is using her journey to health and wellness as inspiration for others to get healthy. After years of going through her own battles with chronic illness she made the decision to make a change and has danced her to a healthier lifestyle. She is now inspiring others along the way by gettin…

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Show me Hope 36:43

4y ago36:43

36:43

Giving out more information to the community on what they need.By Atara Estes

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Ep #34 Be Empowered! 13:05

4y ago13:05

13:05

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Today I share 3 tips to be empowered as parents make decisions for their kids going back to school during covid19. I discuss my new devotional Promise and the importance of setting time to write for gratitude. Purchase Journ…

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Show Me Hope Missouri 17:55

4y ago17:55

17:55

Today's episode is on Show Me Hope. Show Me Hope is a free Crisis Counseling Program in response to MO federally declared disasters. The CCP provides outreach and education to assist community/individuals with disaster recovery. Sponsored by FEMA/SAMHSA. Follow this page for resources and information about stress management, coping skills, services…

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Ep#33 Lessons from my Podcasting Journey 18:21

4y ago18:21

18:21

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! This weekend I invested in myself and attended Podthon a two-day virtual event where podcasters can learn from and connect with thought leaders in the podcasting community. I have been podcasting since December 2017 and have…

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EP#32 Minority Mental Health Awareness with Litza Bodden 35:24

4y ago35:24

35:24

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Today Litza will share tips on how to care for your mental wellness and resources to leverage. Litza is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker and Life Coach who is on a mi…

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EP#31 The Power of the Getaway! 20:33

4y ago20:33

20:33

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! In the current time of the Covid19 pandemic, racial inequalities and unemployment many people find themselves under tremendous stress and neglecting self-care. Frontline healthcare workers are working double shifts, providin…

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EP#30 World Sickle Cell Disease Day with Shantia Fitzgerald 35:07

4y ago35:07

35:07

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! World Sickle Cell Day is June 19 and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has resources to assist those who need them . Today we speak with Shantia Fitzgerald who has worked in the public health field for o…

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EP#29 A Conversation about Cultural Awareness with Dr. James-Etta 1:11:07

4y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

With the current state of events in the world of the recent death of Mr. George Floyd, protest for black lives matter, covid-19, and tensions high we will examine the significance of reflection in our lives to better understand Cultural Awareness. In order to have conversations about race, culture and express ourselves we must reflect on our own ex…

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EP#28 Gratitude & My Quarantine Birthday 15:51

4+ y ago15:51

15:51

This week I celebrated my birthday, May 13 during quarantine. This was a first, but it actually was a great birthday. I have so much to be thankful for and I am blessed. I want to thank each and every one for listening to a podcast episode, subscribing, leaving a review and being a part of The CHW Crew tribe! A time of reflection, love and gratitud…

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Empower, Engage And Elevate Your Life 24:19

4+ y ago24:19

24:19

After listening to this episode and if you're interested you can join the challenge. There is limited space so don't wait. Start TODAY! If you're interested DM and we will get to work! Ataracebookings@gmail.com Be Bright Be Bold Be Happy Be You!By Atara Estes

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Prepare St. Louis for victims that Don't feel Safe Due To Domestic Violence 12:22

4+ y ago12:22

12:22

Need resources during Covid-19? Visit PrepareStl.comBy Atara Estes

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EP:#27 Leading The Charge with Denise Octavia Smith, NACHW Executive Director 1:06:19

4+ y ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Denise Octavia Smith is the Executive Director for the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) among many additional hats. Only 6 months into her new role of leading the charge for Community Health Workers she is full throttle engaged in providing resources and having conversations about how the workforce for CHWs can continue to e…

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EP#26 Virtual Education for CHWs with Quisha Umemba MPH, RN, CDCES, CHWI 33:42

4+ y ago33:42

33:42

Now that we are going into our third week of the quarantine lifestyle, many professionals are shifting to virtual technology and utilizing it to continue the work of outreach, seeing patients and continuing care. If organizations haven't thought about incorporating a virtual concept to offer their audience, after this pandemic it will certainly be …

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EP#25 The Root Cause of Your Concerns with Dr. Amber Brown, PT DPT 57:40

4+ y ago57:40

57:40

What is the root cause of the last time you went to see a physician? We are speaking with Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe- space to learn about the root causes of your concerns. As a doctor of physical therapy she focuses on orthopedic conditions, oncology rehab, lymphedema, chronic pain man…

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EP#24 Coronavirus Resources for CHWs 24:09

4+ y ago24:09

24:09

On March 16, 2020, the White House issued new national COVID-19 guidance to avoid in-person events with family, friends or community of more than 10 people. This guidance, along with many states’ closures of the places where we work, play, learn and pray, means that many CHWs have had to radically change their personal and professional lives -NACHW…

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EP#23 Educating The Community Through Radio 40:48

4+ y ago40:48

40:48

Rafiat Akinwande is a passionate radio broadcaster and podcast Host of " Queen Raffy's Space" from Lagos, Nigeria. With thousands of listeners and impact in her community her passion for educating the community through radio media helps many to receive the resources that they need in education, health, finances and much more. Her story of passion i…

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EP#22: March Health Awareness Campaigns 25:08

4+ y ago25:08

25:08

Tasha talks about some of the Health Awareness Campaigns for the month of March and ways that you may be able to implement them into your community for the month! She shares some of her experiences out in the community as a CHW implementing these campaigns as well as actionable tips and tools and resources to use for your knowledge. National Kidney…

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EP #21: Minority Health Advocacy with Alisa Howard 44:25

4+ y ago44:25

44:25

Stay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!! Alisa N. Howard, hails locally from Las Vegas, Nevada having studied Communications, Paralegal Studies and Psychology. Ms. Howard combined all of her years of schooling and now utilizes it as an eight-year Public Health Prof…

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EP#20: Heart Health Awareness with Tara Robinson 30:17

4+ y ago30:17

30:17

Tara Robinson, the Founder of the Black Heart Association, has had first-hand experiences with heart disease. At 5’2”, 125 lbs, Tara was the picture of perfect health, yet lurking beneath her permanent incandescent smile, her heart was quietly painting a different picture. At just 40 years old, this vibrant, active young educator suffered three hea…

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STAO radio Is Back So You Can Live Again 20:33

4+ y ago20:33

20:33

We're back. With morning inspiration, educationing, empowering and awareness. Sound the Alarm Outreach of STAO Radio ......Raising awareness on domestic violence, dating, sexual violence and the aftermath of trauma and so much more. You can find more resources on Sound the Alarm Outreach - STAO Radio show Facebook/Twitter Community Resources www.at…

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EP#19: Working with Native American Indian Tribes in Arizona with Brooke Bender 36:15

4+ y ago36:15

36:15

Brooke Bender a Community Health Representative in Arizona shares his journey of working as a CHR as they are called that work with the American Indian population. Brooke has been a CHR for 7 years and has worked in various roles, starting a Massage Therapist by trade this position naturally became a position in which he enjoys serving the resident…

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