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Innovation meets empathy: Expanding access to care through technology

In this episode, Michigan Public Health professor John Piette interviews alumna Kate Monti, co-founder of Avela Health. They explore her transition from tech-enabled addiction recovery work to supporting neurodivergent families, highlighting the parallels, challenges, and impact of technology on healthcare access.

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Ahead of the Curve: Gina McCarthy

Join Dean F. DuBois Bowman as he chats with Gina McCarthy, former White House Climate Advisor and EPA Administrator. Explore her journey in public health, tackling climate change and fostering collaboration and environmental justice.

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Ahead of the Curve: Amir Dan Rubin

Dean F. DuBois Bowman sits down with Amir Dan Rubin for a discussion on leadership, the importance of continuous learning, and the future of healthcare.

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Hidden dangers: The cancer risks of environmental injustice

Explore how environmental and chemical exposures contribute to cancer disparities across different demographic groups. Justin Colacino, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences, unpacks the intersection of pollution, diet, and chronic diseases like cancer.

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Loneliness is a public health issue: Let's tackle it together

Discover the surprising impacts of loneliness on our physical and cognitive health. Lindsay Kobayashi, a social epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses what’s happening in research and policy that can help combat the loneliness epidemic.