Public Health Out Loud
Public Health Out Loud is a podcast that delves into the broader public health concerns and issues facing everyday Rhode Islanders. From discussions about safeguarding against future pandemics to actionable plans for families to help keep their loved ones safe from preventable diseases, Public Health Out Loud is a no nonsense resource for listeners who want to stick to the facts. Host Dr. Philip Chan promises to deliver accurate, light-hearted, and informative public health updates that matter to you. This podcast is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
A Critical Need: The Life-Saving Importance of Blood Donation
A blood transfusion occurs in the US every two seconds. Some examples of those in need include cancer patients; accident, burn, or trauma victims; newborn babies and their mothers; transplant recipie…
Overdose Prevention by the Numbers: How Improving Data Collection Helps Save Lives
In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, RIDOH's Dr. Philip Chan sits down with colleagues Nathaniel Fuchs and Sarah Edwards. Nathaniel is an epidemiologist who works with data about non-fatal opi…
A Deadly Drug Supply: What's Being Done to Keep RI Communities Safe?
In 2022, 75% of overdose deaths involved illicit fentanyl, a highly potent opioid. In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan is joined by Bryan Volpe, a Drug Intelligence Officer at The New England High Inten…
Past, Present, and Future - A Conversation About Public Health
Dr. Jan Carney, Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy and Professor of Medicine at the University of Vermont and author of the book Public Health: From Past to Present joins Dr. Philip…
Coming Up Short: Fewer Primary Care Physicians Impacts RI in a Big Way
In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, the Rhode Island Department of Health's Dr. Philip Chan is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Borkan to explore a problem that affects everyone – a shortage of primary …
Tornados, Flooding, and Heat Waves, Oh My! An Honest Talk About Climate Change
As unusual weather patterns, heat waves, floods, and other catastrophic events in unlikely places seem to be on the rise, climate change continues to be a hot topic. In this episode of Public Health…
Preventing Domestic Violence by Addressing the Root Causes
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Krista Cunningham and Dr. Cynthia Roberts from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence sat down with the Rhode Island Department of Health'…
Promoting Equity in Oral Health is a True "Mission of Mercy"
In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Chan discusses the importance of oral health with local dentists, Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum and Dr. Jeff Dodge and their role in the Rhode Island Mission of…
A Must-See Documentary About Those Hiding In Plain Sight
Seventy five percent of mental illness begins before the age of 25 and 50% before the age of 14. In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan sits down with Erik Ewers, a documentary fi…
What College Students and Their Supporters Need to Know About Preventing Sexual Assault
In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan sits down with Johnson and Wales University's Korina Ramsland Short and Roger Williams University's Dr. Jen Stanley to discuss a serious topic before the start of the…
A Look at Community Acupuncture - The Science, Accessibility, and Potential Benefits
In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan takes a deep dive into the world of acupuncture with Providence Community Acupuncture's Cris Monteiro. What is the science behind acupunctur…
Talking About Ticks: Understanding and Preventing the Diseases Ticks Carry
After a mild winter, more ticks than usual survived into the spring. Because of this, the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management have warned Rho…
Staying Safe Under the Sun - Expert Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Summer
One in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer and one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Are you playing it safe this summer? Dr. Philip Chan explores the be…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Talks Health Priorities for the Capitol City
Have things returned to normal in Rhode Island's capitol city since the pandemic? What are the public health priorities-and challenges facing Providence moving forward? Dr. Philip Chan sits down with…
Medicaid: How Insurance is Changing Post-Pandemic and Will It Impact You?
Today’s Mental Health Crisis: Impacts and Advice from a Local Expert
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the already significant rise in depression and anxiety, for everyone, but especially for youth. In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan is joined by …
Lessons in Environmental Health and Crisis Communications from the Ohio Train Derailment
It’s been a couple months since the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, but many people still have questions about its environmental and health impacts. What do we know about the chemicals that…
Food as Medicine: How Our Diet Impacts Health
In this week’s episode of the Public Health Out Loud podcast, Dr. Philip Chan is joined by Dr. Kara Cucinotta and Mallory Sullivan from Johnson and Wales University. They’re talking about all things …
What’s in Rhode Island’s Local Drug Supply?
With national and local headlines about overdoses, fentanyl, and xylazine, it’s important to know about the risks of substance use and the local drug supply. In this week’s Public Health Out Loud pod…
Gonorrhea & Drug Resistance: A Major Public Health Threat
We’re back for season 3! In the season opener, Dr. Philip Chan from the Rhode Island Department of Health talks about the rising number of sexually transmitted infections in Rhode Island and nationwi…