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One Health Wednesdays

One Life Epi Solutions

Welcome to One Health Wednesdays — where we explore the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment, one system at a time. Hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon, DrPH a public health strategist and systems consultant, and Co-Host, Dr. Julia Zammit, DVM veterinarian and One Health specialist, each episode surfaces the often-invisible infrastructure that helps (or hinders) collaborative health efforts. 📅 New episodes every Wednesday! Listen on your favorite podcast app or visit

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Episode 44: From Vision to Groundwork: One Health in...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/10/15

This week on One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya joins us from India to talk about what it really looks like to operationalize One Health across scale, season, and sector. With decades of experience in veterinary public health and cross-sector collaboration, he shares field-tested insights: from strengthening antimicrobial stewardship in backyard poultry to designing solar-powered cold chains for rural vaccine storage.We explore what makes One Health work in communities with dense

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00:55:38

Gender Equity in One Health: Frameworks for Global...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/09/03

This episode of One Health Wednesdays, hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon with guest host Dr. Julia Zammit, features a dynamic group discussion on frameworks and gender equity in One Health. The conversation highlights the work of the Network for Ecohealth and One Health (NEOH) and its Gender Working Group, which has been advancing equity-focused approaches to public health, sustainability, and systems change for over a decade.Panelists include Dr. Julie Garnier, Dr. Evan Griffith, Elena Boriani, Dr

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00:50:52

Building Resilient Systems for Rabies Control and One...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/08/20

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon speaks with Dr. Ife Akanbi, a public health veterinarian, lecturer, and rabies educator from Nigeria. Dr. Akanbi shares how she integrates community engagement, vaccination programs, and policy advocacy into a systems-based approach to rabies prevention.Her work reaches dog owners, hunters, school children, market traders, and healthcare workers, adapting education and intervention strategies to cultural contexts. She addresses challenges

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00:35:47

Rethinking AMR, Infection Control, and One Health...

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2025/08/06

In this week’s episode of One Health Wednesdays, guest host Dr. Julia Zammit speaks with PhD researchers Jennifer Collins and Ana Krause about how One Health systems succeed (or stall) when implementation is overlooked.They explore why most antimicrobial resistance (AMR) plans neglect environmental health, how terminology gaps and siloed thinking disrupt collaboration, and what it means to embed sustainability into infection control. From refugee camp operations to evidence reviews, this

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00:34:41

Episode 40: Field Notes: Chronic Wasting Disease and...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/07/02

In this solo “Field Notes” episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon steps into the woods and into the heart of a growing public health concern: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). While no human cases have been confirmed, this prion disease is reshaping the landscape of wildlife management, food security, and community traditions.Dr. Dixon demystifies the science of prions, misfolded proteins with a haunting ability to cross species, and explains why CWD echoes the hard lessons of Mad Cow

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00:37:55

Field Notes: Designing for Resilience in a World of...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/06/11

In this solo "Field Notes" edition of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon, public health strategist and founder of One Life Epi Solutions, explores the evolving landscape of case investigations through the lens of the H5N1 outbreak. With over a thousand dairy herds across 17 states affected and growing concern over zoonotic spillover, this episode underscores the urgency of applying systems thinking to our surveillance and response efforts.Drawing from her background as both an

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00:55:30

Building One Health from the Ground Up with Dr. Evan...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/05/21

On this episode of One Health Wednesdays, presented by One Life Epi Solutions (OLES), guest host Dr. Julia Zammit welcomes Dr. Evan Griffith, a veterinarian, One Health researcher and PhD candidate at Tufts University. With a background spanning conservation medicine, public health, and veterinary science, Dr. Griffith shares how his fieldwork with pastoralist communities in Turkana, Kenya, led to the creation of the Community One Health Index (COHI).COHI is a participatory, data-driven tool that

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00:19:28

Episode 37: Foot and Mouth Disease on the Global...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/04/30

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon explores the complex dynamics of foot and mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. With recent outbreaks reported in China and Hungary, this timely discussion unpacks the virology, transmission pathways, and significant agricultural and economic impacts of FMD.Dr. Dixon breaks down the science behind the foot and mouth disease virus, highlighting its rapid mutation rate, environmental

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00:38:20

Episode 36: Zoonoses, Youth Power, and One Health in...

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2025/04/16

Join guest host Dr. Julia Zammit on One Health Wednesdays as she reconnects with Dr. Dauda Onawola, a field veterinarian and founder of a leading zoonosis education initiative in Nigeria. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Dr. Onawola shares his on-the-ground experiences in wildlife health, community engagement, and youth-driven One Health advocacy.They explore how cultural traditions and economic pressures complicate disease prevention, and how his ZCard project and the far-reaching Zoonoses

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00:45:42

Episode 35: Veterinary Expertise and One Health: Dr....

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/04/02

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, we welcome back Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya, a seasoned veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in the field, and a recognized expert in One Health. Dr. Bhattacharya returns to provide a comprehensive update on avian influenza (H5N1), focusing on the crucial role of veterinarians in disease surveillance, biosecurity measures, and zoonotic disease prevention.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Bhattacharya explores the current state of avian flu outbreaks

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00:27:17

Navigating Public Health Challenges: A Message of...

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2025/03/19

In this special solo episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon shares a heartfelt message about the current challenges facing public health, environmental health, and the broader One Health community. With recent shifts in U.S. policy and funding, many public health professionals, advocacy groups, and communities are experiencing uncertainty and hardship. Dr. Dixon, an epidemiologist and former nurse, reflects on her journey in public health, the human side of policy changes, and the real

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00:28:23

Episode 33: Building Bridges in One Health: Insights...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Bolanle (Hauwa) Akanbi-Hakeem, a passionate veterinarian and advocate for One Health in Nigeria. Bolanle shares her journey from veterinary medicine to becoming a dynamic force in public health research, community education, and One Health advocacy.Her work bridges clinical practice with public health, focusing on zoonotic disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, and effective communication strategies within communities

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00:36:16

Episode 32: The Politics of Science & One Health with...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/02/12

In this episode ofOne Health Wednesdays, we welcome back Dr. Laura Kahn—physician, policy researcher, and co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Dr. Kahn discusses her latest book,One Health and the Politics of COVID-19, sharing insights on the intersections of science, politics, and public trust. From the origins of pandemics to the role of One Health in global sustainability, she unpacks the importance of ethical research, transparency, and the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Tune in

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00:54:13

Episode 31: Economics and Epidemics: Unraveling the...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/01/22

In this thought-provoking episode of One Health Wednesdays, Ginger Dixon sits down with Dr. Troy Tassier, Professor of Economics at Fordham University and author of The Rich Flee and The Poor Take the Bus. Dr. Tassier shares his unique insights into how social networks influence public health outcomes and the economic dynamics of health inequalities. From his early research on labor market segregation to modeling infectious disease spread in hospitals, Dr. Tassier discusses how economic principles

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00:27:50

The Next Generation of One Health Professionals -...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2025/01/08

In this inspiring episode, Ginger Dixon welcomes Matthew Petrolo, a second-year undergraduate student in the innovative One Health program at the University of Guelph. Matthew shares his journey from discovering One Health to specializing in disease complexity and discusses the program's interdisciplinary approach to addressing global health challenges. Tune in to explore how students like Matthew are shaping the future of One Health and why this emerging field is more critical than ever.Connect

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00:42:07

Episode 29: Connecting the Dots: Citizen Science and...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2024/12/19

In this episode, we tie together insights from the past three weeks of discussions with Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit. Explore how Ginger’s groundbreaking capstone project integrates citizen science into a scalable One Health surveillance system. From engaging citizen scientists to addressing biodiversity hotspots and zoonotic disease trends, this episode highlights key takeaways, lessons learned, and the future potential of One Health surveillance. Whether you're a public health

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00:39:19

Episode 28: Building Local Solutions for One Health...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2024/12/04

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit dive into the details of a scalable One Health surveillance system designed to empower local communities. Ginger shares insights from her proof-of-concept project in Arizona, which integrates citizen science, strategic planning, and data visualization to track biodiversity, zoonotic diseases, and environmental changes.Learn about the challenges and creative solutions behind building a low-cost, adaptable

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00:35:34

Episode 27: One Health Surveillance - Integrating...

One Health Wednesdays ·

2024/11/20

One Health Wednesdays continues its mission to elevate One Health discussions, this time diving deeper into the incredible work of our host, Dr. Ginger Dixon. In this episode, Ginger takes center stage to share her journey through her Doctorate in Public Health and the development of her innovative Capstone project—a One Health surveillance system designed to empower community action.This scalable system integrates citizen science with ecological data to track biodiversity hotspots, keystone

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00:24:58

Episode 26: Back in the Saddle!

One Health Wednesdays ·

2024/11/06

One Health Wednesdays is back after a year hiatus, continuing its mission to spotlight impactful work in One Health. This season opener features Dr. Julia Zammit as guest host, giving our regular host, Dr. Ginger Dixon, a chance to sit in the expert chair and share her own story and recent achievements. Ginger dives into her groundbreaking doctoral capstone project, where she developed a scalable One Health surveillance system using citizen science. Her platform brings together biodiversity

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00:28:39

Episode 25: Operationalizing One Health Research....

One Health Wednesdays ·

2022/12/21

One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Janelle Jiminez and Kayley McCubbin are champions of One Health through the University of Calgary’s AMR - One Health Consortium. They share how the Consortium provides outreach, training, and a chance for One Health projects to take their research further to communicate to the public, change policy and spark innovation in industry. Janelle and Kayley share their recommendations from

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