Best Centre for Injury Prevention Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3 Trailer 3:08

11h ago3:08

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Have you ever thought about traumatic injury as a chronic disease? We often perceive injury as a one-time event, but the reality is that the effects of traumatic injury can last a lifetime. In season 3 of Injury is NOT Equal, we delve into injury recidivism—when survivors of traumatic injuries return to the emergency department with repeated injuri…

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How health literacy can combat misinformation and improve health for all 35:01

2M ago35:01

35:01

During COVID many of us struggled to understand those in charge of giving the latest health advice. Many of us worried about the best course of action to protect our health. How can those communicating health messages make them easier to understand? Can social media or other platforms help engage and reach our diverse communities? In this episode, …

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Measuring the cost of diets can help people make healthier food choices 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

In this episode, Dr Meron Lewis discusses her Prevention Centre-sponsored PhD research project that measured the cost and affordability of diets in low socioeconomic households. A Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Public Health, Dr Meron Lewis research focuses on food price and affordability monitoring tools, protocols and…

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Ten years of preventive health - what have we learned? 45:00

8M ago45:00

45:00

The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre discuss our first decade in chronic disease prevention research. Join host ⁠⁠Gretchen Miller⁠⁠ as she chats with co-directors Professor Lucie Rychetnik and Professor Andrew Wilson and policy advisor Adjunct Associate Professor Jo Mitchell about the evolution of the ideas driving the Prevention Centre, in…

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Why funding for public health research needs a more strategic approach 45:05

9M ago45:05

45:05

This episode discusses why now is the right time for taking a more strategic approach to chronic disease research investment, based on Australia's most significant problems in health. Join host ⁠Gretchen Miller⁠ as she chats with guests: Professor Helena Teede AO, Director of the Monash Centre for Health Research Implementation. Helena discusses th…

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Season 2 Recap 20:06

10M ago20:06

20:06

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Throughout season two we heard from many experts and individuals with lived experience who discussed the intersecting determinants of health associated with traumatic brain injury. In this season finale, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick revi…

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A collaboration to prevent child injury in Walgett prevails through drought, fires, floods and food shortages 37:42

11M ago37:42

37:42

This podcast discusses a community-led program to reduce childhood injury; a successful collaboration between the First Nations community at Walgett and researchers from the University of New South Wales. Join host Gretchen Miller as she chats with guests: Christine Corby AM, Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS) Amy Townsend, Goonimoo Mobile C…

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S2. Ep. 8: TBI & Seniors (Part 2) 36:46

11M ago36:46

36:46

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury is observed in all age groups across the lifespan, but some groups are more vulnerable than others for a number of factors. Seniors aged 65 years and older are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining a tra…

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S2. Ep. 7: TBI & Seniors (Part 1) 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is observed in all age groups across the lifespan, but some groups are more vulnerable than others for a number of factors. Seniors aged 65 years and older are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining…

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S2. Ep. 6: TBI & the Justice System 27:10

1y ago27:10

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This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in cognitive, emotional and behavioural symptoms such as memory impairment, poor judgement, issues with anger management, inappropriate emotional response, and engagement with high risk behavio…

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Why liveable cities are important for better health equity 19:16

1y ago19:16

19:16

Dr Lucy Gunn discusses how the built environment can contribute to better health outcomes, and the importance of basing policies upon research evidence. A Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Urban Research at RMIT University, Dr Lucy Gunn’s key interest is in understanding which urban environments are supportive of health and wellbeing outcomes…

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S2. Ep. 5: TBI & Mental Health 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness, with young individuals the ages of 15-24 more likely than any other age group (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2023). The pandemic has amplified the experience of equity-seeking com…

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Examining the evidence on the health risks of vaping with Professor Emily Banks 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

Professor Emily Banks AM is a trailblazer in tobacco and e-cigarette research. Her world-leading review of the global evidence on the health effects of e-cigarettes has sparked national and international discussion. The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, in Australia poses serious public health risks, especially among young people. In this episode, Pr…

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S2. Ep. 4: TBI & Intimate Partner Violence (Part 2) 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. It is estimated that for every NHL player who suffers a brain injury, approximately 7000 Canadian women experience the same as the result of intimate partner violence. This equates to about 250,000 new cases of Intimate Partner Viole…

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How a wellbeing economy approach can promote health equality for future generations 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

In this episode, Dr Katherine Trebeck takes listeners into a deep conversation asking why our economy is not serving enough people and takes a hard look at the way our economic system operates through a public health lens. Katherine is a political economist, founder of the Wellbeing Economic Alliance, and describes herself as a freelance advocate f…

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S2. Ep. 3: TBI & Intimate Partner Violence (Part 1) 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. It is estimated that for every NHL player who suffers a brain injury, approximately 7000 Canadian women experience the same as the result of intimate partner violence. This equates to about 250,000 new cases of Intimate Partner Viole…

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Pursuing health equity with Professor Sir Michael Marmot 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

How do you define and measure health equity and equality? Renowned epidemiologist Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, discusses the inequities created by the COVID-19 response in the UK. Professor Sir Michael Marmot CH discusses his recent publication, Build Back Fairer: The COVID-19 Marmot Review, explains t…

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S2. Ep. 2: TBI & Specialized Services 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

30:17

This season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injuries can be life-long, irreversible, and often lead to complex cognitive, behavioral, and physical changes. These changes can have significant impact on activities of daily living, employability, and interpersonal…

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S2. Ep. 1: TBI & Socioeconomics 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

31:49

This is season is made possible with the generous support of the Kimel-Schatzky Traumatic Brain Injury Innovation Fund. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to complex cognitive, behavioural and physical changes. These changes can have significant impact on cognition, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, and employability. In add…

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Season 2: Trailer 2:31

1+ y ago2:31

2:31

Injury is not experienced equally across all communities or individuals. In fact, some groups are impacted by injury more than others. Injury risk and outcome is influenced by the social determinants of health and intersecting marginalization’s. In this trailer, host Shaelyn Fitzpatrick introduces season 2 of “Injury is NOT Equal.” This season, Sha…

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What is the role of law in the prevention of chronic disease? 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

Join Dr Jenny Kaldor, lawyer, researcher, and policy analyst, and Maddie Heenan, Research Officer and PhD candidate, as they delve into how law, policy, and regulation affect public health, and what methods can help us better understand these relationships. Jenny took a brief advisory role in the development of the Prevention Centre's knowledge syn…

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Leveraging advocacy for action on tobacco and obesity issues 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

In this episode, we discuss with guest Jane Martin, Executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) and Alcohol and Obesity Policy at Cancer Council Victoria, the tipping points on tobacco and obesity in Australia and how we can leverage advocacy for action. Jane has worked in tobacco control for 20 years, commencing with Action on Smoking …

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Collaborating for healthier food retail 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

An unhealthy diet is Australia’s key modifiable risk factor, resulting in more than 500,000 years of life lost to death and disability each year so it’s important that healthcare service providers provide a good role model. Together, Professor Anna Peeters and Dr Miranda Blake, and colleagues, have produced large quantities of evidence that show …

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How can we improve health messaging to reach all Australians? 22:47

2y ago22:47

22:47

It’s no surprise that half our population searches online to inform themselves, but how does that work for you when English is not your first language? Culturally and linguistically diverse people in Australia are neglected in most academic research, and health is not exempt. In this episode, we discuss with guest, Dr Mridula Bandyopadhyay, how Aus…

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How does housing affect our health? 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

There are numerous ways in which population health could benefit if housing was improved in Australia. Join host Gretchen Miller and guest Professor Rebecca Bentley as they discuss the many aspects of this social determinant of health including how poor housing quality can exacerbate chronic disease and mental health, housing security, and how to a…

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The first 2000 days: Giving our kids the best start for a healthier life 36:17

2y ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, host Gretchen Miller interviews guests Professor Helen Skouteris and Dr Alexandra Chung on the early days of our life's journey and how influential they are in preventing future health issues. Our guests, both from Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, conducted a knowledge synthesis that examined the f…

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How can we prevent older Australians from fall-related injuries? 31:04

2y ago31:04

31:04

Join podcast host Gretchen Miller and Professor Cathie Sherrington, Chief Investigator of the Centre of Research Excellence in the Prevention of Fall-related Injuries, as they discuss the rise in fall-related injuries, the various risk factors involved, and what can be done to improve those figures. Is it about physical activity, strength or balanc…

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The value of partnership research to reduce harm from alcohol use 36:36

2y ago36:36

36:36

Alcohol use contributes significantly to Australia's health burden (burden of disease) as well as contributing billions of dollars each year in Australia in terms of healthcare and non-healthcare economic costs. The Prevention Centre together with New South Wales Health and Cancer Institute NSW recently produced an Evidence Review on the value of p…

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Is it time to call the endgame for tobacco in Australia? 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

International expert in tobacco control policy Associate Professor Coral Gartner explores an exciting concept and hopefully eminent reality, the beginning of the end for tobacco in Australia. Associate Professor Gartner is Director of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame and Head of the Nicotine and Tobacco Regul…

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How can we better understand the risk factors for dementia? 24:47

3y ago24:47

24:47

Did you know, Australia is looking at doubling our current figures to a projected 1 million people with dementia by 2056? While our lifestyles have been shown to impact the chances of getting dementia, there is no national prevention plan because we don't yet know enough about the disease to fully advise. Our guests for this episode, Professor Henr…

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S.1 Ep. 9: Injury & Marginalization 53:17

3y ago53:17

53:17

On the final episode of Season 1 of Injury is NOT Equal we focus on the topic of post-injury and marginalization. Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci, is joined by Corey Freedman, manager of Trauma Services at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and together with their guests, Dr. Barbara Haas and Dr. Stephanie Mason, explore how inequity is persiste…

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S1. Ep. 8: Injury & Low SES (Youth Voices Series) 30:20

3y ago30:20

30:20

The Injury is NOT Equal podcast introduces you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed during Injury Is NOT Equal (including Youth Voices) are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessar…

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S1. Ep. 7: Injury & Homelessness 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

48:08

Trigger warning: This episode contains coarse language and content that may be alarming to some listeners. LISTENERS’ DISCRETION IS ADVISED! On this episode of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci passes the baton to colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook He…

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S1. Ep. 6: Injury & Violence at Home (Youth Voices Series) 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

The Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to another episode of YOUTH VOICES, a special series of Injury is NOT Equal. YOUTH VOICES initiate a dialogue among youth about multiple important topics. These episodes are from YOUTH, for YOUTH, and fully developed and produced by YOUTH. **The views, information, or opinions expressed dur…

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S1. Ep. 5: Injury & Masculinity 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

56:38

In episode 5 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci welcomes two guests - Michael Lewis and Casey Schapel. This dynamic trio set out to unpack the complex and many nuances of gender identity, and how it interacts with interpersonal violence and trauma. In a passionate conversation they unravel the complex question on “What is a…

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'Soft power' for prevention comes from engaging the public with prevention as a science 32:23

3+ y ago32:23

32:23

Professor Penny Hawe, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney and a member of the Prevention Centre's Leadership Executive, is a champion for prevention and finding creative ways to get the preventive health message to cut through with the public. "I just want to make prevention science interesting. I want the public to think that populati…

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S1. Ep. 4: Injury & Teen Dating Violence (Youth Voices Series) 47:48

3+ y ago47:48

47:48

“Youth Voices” Special Series from INJURY IS NOT EQUAL Chapter 1: Teen Dating Violence The Centre for Injury Prevention is excited to welcome you to tune into a special series from Injury is NOT Equal called YOUTH VOICES. YOUTH VOICES is all about initiating a dialogue about injury, Social Determinants of Injury and multiple important topics. These…

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Systems thinking in the community: Nothing about us, without us: 37:34

3+ y ago37:34

37:34

In this episode, Professor Steve Allender, Professor of Public Health and Founding Director, The Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), Deakin University, discusses how systems thinking can help solve complex problems at the community level. This approach values community-led research that builds capacity, and where power is equally shared between research…

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S1. Ep. 3: Injury & Gender (Part 2) 21:53

3+ y ago21:53

21:53

In episode 3 - Part 2 of Injury & Gender, the conversation continues between, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci and special guest Kevin Vowles. They explore deeper into why young boys and men are disproportionally reflected in injury statistics. This time they focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), discuss how males are affected by toxic masculin…

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S1. Ep. 2: Injury & Gender (Part 1) 45:31

4y ago45:31

45:31

Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains conversations of violence, sexual violence, misogyny and language that might offend or disturb some people. In episode 2 of Injury is NOT Equal, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces another important topic - injury in youth. This episode explores traumatic injury in youth, how and wh…

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S1. Ep. 1: Injury & Inequity 46:59

4y ago46:59

46:59

In this episode, Season 1 host, Shari Thompson-Ricci is joined by colleague Brandy Tanenbaum, a certified risk manager who works as an Injury Prevention Coordinator in the Centre for Injury Prevention at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. They discuss what injury prevention is, its history, the social determinants of injury, and its inequalities in…

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Trailer: Injury Is NOT Equal 3:02

4y ago3:02

3:02

Injury disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. In this trailer, Season 1 host Shari Thompson-Ricci introduces a new podcast: “Injury Is NOT Equal”. Injury can be a sensitive topic as it accounts for 16,000 deaths, 232,000 hospitalizations, and 60,000 disabilities each year. Preventable traumatic injury impacts communities and individuals…

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Systems thinking across disciplines: Working, moving and living within systems 33:58

4y ago33:58

33:58

Join Prevention Centre Senior Research Fellow, Dr Melanie Pescud and Senior Systems Engineer, Matthew Vella as they go back to basics to discuss the fundamentals of systems thinking across their respective disciplines of public health and engineering. They reveal similarities and differences in perspectives and share lessons learnt and next steps f…

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The past, present and future of chronic disease prevention research 37:42

4y ago37:42

37:42

The Prevention Centre's Co-Director Professor Andrew Wilson chats about his years of experience in public health, the current health crisis, and what the future holds for the prevention of chronic disease in Australia.By The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre

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How challenging climate change will have profound benefits for public health 29:00

4y ago29:00

29:00

Our guest for this episode is Dr Nick Watts, a population health and public policy expert in health and climate change. This conversation is one of the many we need, to raise public consciousness. We are in a climate and a health emergency and the Prevention Centre needs to be at the forefront of evidence-based solutions around chronic disease and …

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Back muscle fat infiltration in Sarcopenia & Exercise Induced Asthma in Swimmers 16:56

4+ y ago16:56

16:56

I write a weekly 4 paper research review summary in sports medicine, science, and performance and you can subscribe at www.drandyfranklynmiller.com/reviewThis week I summarise my thoughts on two papers that feature in the review, the first is an excellent meta analysis by Alex Dallaway et al "Age-related degeneration of the lumbar paravertebral mus…

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Return to Play after ACL Reconstruction Surgery with Dr Enda King 26:18

4+ y ago26:18

26:18

I am delighted to talk with Dr Enda King on his recent paper published this year in the American Journal of Sport Medicine "Factors Influencing Return to Play and Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Rates in Level 1 Athletes After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 2-Year Follow-up on 1432 Reconstructions at a Single Center."Th…

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Understanding hate through a public health lens 34:14

5y ago34:14

34:14

What is hate? Is there an antidote? Join us for a critically reflective conversation about hate and how to redress it with Professor Sandro Galea - considered one of the most important and innovative voices in American health and medicine.By The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre

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Why complex is not the same as complicated and what this means for how we approach complex problems 31:19

5y ago31:19

31:19

Traditionally science is based on the idea that if you work out the causes of a problem, you know how to solve it. But this reductionist view won't work for complex problems. Professor Diane Finegood discusses why we need a more integrative approach to produce the kind of evidence we need.By The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre

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Bringing research into the real world: the challenges of scaling up 39:48

5+ y ago39:48

39:48

This episode we're talking about scaling up. That's where you take a program that's worked and bring it to larger populations - a challenge for policy makers all over the world. Why do we struggle with scaling up? Why isn't it consistently handled, why do so many promising projects that could be scaled up die on the vine, and, of course, what can w…

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