SLU 'Public Health: Unscripted'
The Saint Louis University "Public Health: Unscripted" podcast is a student-led series that looks more deeply into the work of students, professors, staff, and community partners within the public health landscape of St. Louis.
Our biweekly series, led by second-year SLU M.P.H. student Luke Busboom and produced by CPHSJ staff, discusses academic and professional topics across all concentrations in the public health world. The hosts add a dash of whimsy and character along the way. Topics discussed include behavioral science and health education; biosecurity and disaster preparedness; biostatistics; epidemiology; global health; health management and policy; maternal and child health public health practice; and public health practice.
Podcast Episodes
Episode 36: Health Management & Policy Department Chair, Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D.
In this episode, listeners get to know Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy. He reflects on his unique career journey, what led him to the priesthood, his impactful work at SLU over the years, and shares a few final thoughts as he prepares for his next chapter at Loyola University Chicago.Episode 35: MHA student Isabella Cipolla-Pruitt
In this episode, listeners will get to know first-year MHA student, Izzy-Pruitt. Pruitt shares her experience in leadership roles with student government during undergrad that helped motivate her to pursue an M.H.A. You can also learn more about what an MHA program at SLU is like and specifically, what it is like for a first-year student. Finally, Pruitt and host, Luke Busboom, reminisce about graduating from the same high school and favorite classes!Episode 34: M.H.A. student Lionel Gumireddy
In this episode, listeners can learn more about second-year M.H.A. student Lionel Gumireddy. Gumireddy shares his educational journey and how he landed here at Saint Louis University. We also get a glimpse into what his internship experience was like and some of his favorite things to do in St. Louis!Episode 33: Brooke Dedrick, Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist
In this week’s episode, host Luke Busboom sits down with Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist, Brooke Dedrick. Dedrick, who works with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, shares why mosquitoes poise such a unique health risk for communities and the ways in which those risks can be minimized through source reduction practices. Listeners will also learn about ticks and how they can help Dedrick in her work through the ‘Tick Watch’ Program.
Enjoy an informative episode about mosquitoes, ticks, resistance, and the role of a Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist.”
Episode 32: Maggie Callon, MSW, LCSW
In this episode, listeners learn about the CPHSJ Undergraduate Program Advisor, Maggie Callon. Join us as Callon paints a picture of the undergraduate programs within the CPHSJ and as she shares how she writes her famous ‘Friday Mailers!’Episode 31: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC
In this episode we're joined by Infection Preventionist and Co-Host of the APIC '5 Second Rule Podcast,' Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC. Host Luke Busboom sits down with Kelly to talk about the infection prevention field, jobs, myths and how the '5 Second Rule Podcast' is produced. Listeners will learn more about the infection side of public health.Episode 30: MPH student Grace Biju Thomas
In our first episode in our new studio at the freshly renovated second floor of the Wool Center at Saint Louis University, host Luke Busboom sits down with MPH student, Grace Biju Thomas. Listeners will learn about the experience of an international student and what global health means. Thomas discusses attending the Forbes Under 30 Summit and how that experience came to be.Wool Center Opening Teaser & FAQs
The College for Public Health and Social Justice will open the brand new second floor of the Wool Center on Monday, Jan. 13.In this teaser, listeners will hear useful information from host Luke Busboom as we begin the spring semester in a new building (the Wool Center)! Additionally, upcoming guests and episodes are teased to get listeners excited about what is to come in the next few months. If you have any recommendations or ideas for the podcast, email them to luke.busboom@slu.edu. Have a great semester!
Episode 29: Ph.D. Student Derick Simmons
In today’s episode, we sit down with Ph.D. student, Derick Simmons and learn more about what getting a Ph.D. is like within SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice! Simmons shares his experiences and why he got into health administration and his journey that led him here. We wrap up the episode by learning more about what presenting research looks like at a conference and Simmons offers some advice for prospective Ph.D. students.Episode 28: Kyle Foerst, M.S.
In this episode, we hear from Kyle Foerst, M.S., and learn more about the field as well as what the courses he teaches at SLU look like. Listeners will get a chance to learn about Foerst’s background and the path he took to get him where he is today. Additionally, students will begin to learn about some key concepts, such as intelligence gathering, and challenges, such as misinformation, and how they impact disaster response efforts.Episode 27: Wool Building Move Update
In this episode, we sit down with the Dean of our College, Dr. Leslie McClure, and the Executive Assistant to the Dean, Nicole Lyon, to discuss our big move in January! Listeners will learn more about some of the behind-the-scenes work that has been taking place over the last several years and get some insight into the hard work required for a successful transition. Dean McClure and Nicole share some exciting sneak previews of what we can expect in the new space as well as some of the things they are ready to leave behind in Salus. Listen for a reflection of CPHSJ in the Salus Center and for a preview of what is to come in our new space in January.Episode 26: Reueline Arulanandam
In this episode, listeners hear about a student within the College for Public Health and Social Justice who has gone above and beyond to advocate for the student-experience at SLU. Undergraduate senior, Reueline Arulanandam shares about her role as president of Student Government Association and explains what Senate looks like and her different duties. Listen to gain a better understanding of the structure and function of the Student Government Association at SLU and about the SLU student experience.Episode 25: Journey Amundson
Learn more about what it is like to be both a D1 athlete and an MPH student at SLU on this episode with Journey Amundson! Gain an insight into the student experience within CPHSJ and what it is like to balance school, work and extracurriculars while also practicing self-care. Finally, listeners will learn what a “hustle mindset” means to Amundson and how she puts it into practice to make the most out of her time.Episode 24: Kelly Van Etten
In this episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast, second-year MPH student, Kelly Van Etten shares her experience completing her APEx internship this summer.
Van Etten, who interned at “City MatCH”, shared how she prepared herself for this internship as well as the interview process. She discussed several different projects that she worked on and some of the highlights from her experience. Listen to learn more about Van Etten's public health journey and how she ended up where she is thanks to opportunities that SLU provided for her.
Episode 23: Reilly Agmon & Hannah Gross
This episode of the ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast features second-year master
of public health students, Reilly Agmon and Hannah Gross. Agmon, who currently serves
as the Student Outbreak Response Team President shares his plans and goals for the
student organization this semester while also giving us some more insight into who
he is. Gross, who serves as the President for the Student Association for Public Health,
explains how the organization functions and the different activities that students
can expect this semester.
Students who are interested in joining can email reilly.agmon@slu.edu and follow @saph.slu on Instagram!
Episode 22: Season 3 Sneak Peek
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice ‘Public Health: Unscripted’ podcast is back for another season! On this special teaser episode, our host Luke Busboom, invites us in for a sneak peek at the third season of the 'Public Health: Unscripted' podcast.