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Viral

Linsey Grove & Megan Albertson

Viral is a public health podcast for both public health nerds and the general public started by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist and hosted by Linsey and Megan Albertson. Public health consists of too many topics and professionals to name–but we’re going to try to cover it all. From baby bottle tooth decay to social justice, we will discuss the historical context, cultural relevance, and current connections to each topic while interviewing our colleagues in the field. Welcome to Viral.

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Episode 28 - NPHW Day 4: Injury & Violence...

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2018/04/01

Welcome to Day 4 of our National Public Health Week series; today we're covering Injury and Violence Prevention. Recent events in Parkland and March for Our Lives have called attention to the growing concern over policy inaction at the federal and state level in addressing gun violence and safety. We discuss our thoughts on the growing March for Our Lives movement and its intersection with public health. To learn more about National Public Health Week and Environmental Health check out their

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Episode 27 - NPHW Day 3: Environmental Health

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2018/04/01

It's Day 3 of National Public Health Week and we're discussing Environmental Health! Today we're featuring an old fellow named Father Thames and how he has impacted the health of London for centuries. To learn more about National Public Health Week and Environmental Health, click here. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

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Episode 26 - NPHW Day 2: Communicable Disease

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2018/04/01

Today marks Day 2 of National Public Health Week and the focus is Communicable Disease. We're going to talk about one of public health's greatest achievements: the eradication of Smallpox. To learn more about National Public Health Week and Communicable Disease check out their website here. Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more

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Episode 25 - NPHW Day 1: Behavioral Health

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2018/04/01

Today marks Day 1 of National Public Health Week and the focus is Behavioral Health. Get out your Theory of Health Behavior class notes, because we're discussing the story behind the Transtheoretical Model or Stages of Change Theory! We're moving you from contemplating podcast episode subscription to the action stage! To learn more about National Public Health Week and Behavioral Health check out their website here. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is

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Episode 24 - National Public Health Week Preview...

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2018/04/01

April 2nd is the start of National Public Health Week! To celebrate, we're hosting a mini-episode each day based on the daily public health theme! As a bonus, we're talking about the origins of quarantine! Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

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Episode 23 - Update and Checking In

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2018/02/22

We're back (sort of) from a hiatus with some updates and general ramblings! Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

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Episode 22 - The Lion, The Researcher, and the Microbe

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2017/12/15

Welcome to episode 22 of Viral. Sorry we've been gone for about a month, but we are back in the proverbial saddle (get ready for more animal puns) and ready to sink our teeth into a new topic. This week we discuss the link between veterinary medicine and public health. You don't need hawk vision to see the link here, as we have been transmitting and receiving disease-causing pathogens to and from other species for thousands of years. Links for things mentioned in today's show: West Nile Virus &

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Episode 21 - Art & Science

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2017/11/09

Art and science. Left brain and right brain. Analytics and emotion. Science gives us explanations, but art gives those explanations meaning. Naturally, these disciplines overlap and have overlapped for as long as both have existed. Today we discuss a few prominent scientific illustrators throughout history, then we talk to Dr. Eliza Wolfson, microbiologist turned scientific illustrator. Plus, we get to nerd out a little about webcomics and graphic novels. Join

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Episode 20 - Emergency Preparedness & Response

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2017/10/25

What is the role of public health in emergencies or disaster scenarios? Let's find out! You might be surprised that it's a pretty new sub-discipline of public health even though disasters have been happening since forever. www.fema.gov www.training.fema.gov www.phe.gov/preparedness/support/esf8 Other things mentioned during today's episode: "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman "Broad City" on Comedy Central "Grant" by Ron Chernow "Mindhunter" on Netflix

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Episode 019 - National Recovery Month

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2017/09/28

*As a warning, this episode mentions things that some listeners might find disturbing (sexual trauma, drug abuse, and strong language).* In honor of National Recovery Month, we talk with two amazing women and advocates, Kellie Walker and Toni Reynolds, as they tell their recovery stories. We also discuss the intersections of public health, addiction, and prevention with Monica Rousseau, the Pasco Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Coordinator. If you would like to learn more

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Episode 18 - Interlude #2

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2017/08/28

Yellow Fever, the Great American Eclipse, an Emoji-Based Political Feedback System, and more! This week we reflect on the past few episodes of Viral, including our poopisode, cancer epidemiology, public health advocacy, climate change, and global health. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and review us on Apple Podcasts. Also, you can subscribe to our newsletter at www.viral-pod.com. Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1876 in Savannah, GA Atlas Obscura Total Eclipse Festival: Photos Helado Negro:

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Episode 17 - Global Public Health

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2017/08/16

Today we talk about Global Health, which is really just Public Health but for the entire world! We discuss the creation of the World Health Organization, the differences between words like endemic/epidemic/pandemic, and learn about some famous (infamous?) pandemics throughout history. Also, we interview Andrew Romaner about his time working with the Carter Center on the Guinea Worm Eradication Program. Also, Linsey talks some more about the

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Episode 16 - Public Health and Advocacy

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2017/08/03

Read my lips: no new laws without research and evidence to support them! We discuss the history of public health advocacy, the founding of the American Public Health Association, and interview Sari Bilick from Human Impact Partners to learn about Public Health Awakened, a project focused on providing public health professionals with tools to advocate for public health issues at the local, state, and federal policy levels. Interested in learning more about Public Health Awakened? Visit:

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Episode 15 - Moffitt Cancer Center Epidemiology Tea

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2017/07/20

Would you like some crumpets with your tea and cancer epidemiology? We were invited to discuss current research in cancer epidemiology with leading faculty at the Moffitt Cancer Center here in Tampa Bay. We also talk about the history of cancer and how we knew about the dangers of tobacco and smoking way before the 1950s. Also, a shoutout to the Health Impact Partners new resource tool for Health Departments: http://healthequityguide.org/ Special thanks to the wonderful epidemiologyb team at

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Episode 14 - Public Health and Climate Change

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2017/07/07

Can't we all just come to a consensus? Well, most scientists have on the subject of climate change. In this episode, we talk briefly about climate change and discuss how it impacts public health. We interview Linda Rudolph, MD, MPH, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health at the Public Health Institute. Dr. Rudolph discusses how we can harness the power of public health efforts to impact climate change and explains "health in all policies." We also talk with Dayna Lazarus, a

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Episode 13 - Total Fecal

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2017/06/20

It's the poopisode! Take a seat, drop the kids off at the pool, and file your paperwork because we're talking about the history of waste management and public health hygiene efforts. We also talk with Mackenzie Tewell, a foodborne illness epidemiologist at the Arizona State Health Department, about her work in tracking outbreaks and interviewing people with diarrhea. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy

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Episode 12 - Interlude

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2017/06/09

Quinn and Linsey catch up on current events, news, and how to feel during this crazy moment in history. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy Boys. Visit us at www.viral-pod.com for more information.

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Episode 11 - Public Health & Social Marketing Pt. 2

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2017/05/25

Got milk? Do widely recognized campaigns like this make audiences want to drink more milk? We travel to the World Social Marketing Conference to find the answers to this important questions. In this episode, we interview Jeff Jordan, President, and Executive Creative Director of Rescue the Behavior Change Agency on the definition of social marketing and his work on social branding. Enjoy the second part of our two-part series on the World Social Marketing Conference in Washington, D.C. Viral is

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Episode 10 - Public Health & Social Marketing Pt. 1

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2017/05/25

What is social marketing and where does it fit in the field of public health? We travel to the World Social Marketing Conference to find the answers to this important questions. In this episode, we interview Dr. Becky Freeman from the University of Syndey on the definition of social marketing and her research on digital tobacco marketing and advertising. Enjoy the first part of our two-part series on the World Social Marketing Conference in Washington, D.C. Viral is written and produced by Linsey

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Episode 9 - Mother's Day BONUS Episode!

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2017/05/12

Happy Mother's Day to everyone out there! Did you know public health has a field devoted to moms and their babies? It's called maternal and child health. We take for granted the medical advances in pregnancy and childbirth over the past century, but in many areas of the world, we still have a lot of work to do. Also, we have some surprise guests. Viral is written and produced by Linsey Grove and Quinn Lundquist with help from Will Baldwin. Our theme is “Take Your Medicine” by the Quick and Easy

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