In this episode, hosts Jim Knickman and Brian Elbel discuss the importance of public health preparedness with Jamie Babin, an expert in crisis management, crisis communication, and disaster response. During their conversation they discuss what is meant by public health preparedness, the four phases of preparedness, lessons from the pandemic, career opportunities, and more.

In this episode, host Brian Elbel discusses the role of public health in society with Dr. Oxiris Barbot, the president and CEO of the United Hospital Fund and the former health commissioner of the City of New York. During their conversation they discuss the importance of public health, the importance of trust, and how public health intersects with the health care system and health sector. Brian and Oxiris further converse about where investments are most needed in public health, important traits and abilities for careers in the field, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in public health including those related to health equity.

In this episode, hosts Jim Knickman and Brian Elbel discuss the importance of population health with Sheri Johnson, the director of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. During their conversation they discuss what population health is as it relates to other intersecting fields, as well as how the field measures conditions that lead to wellness and illness among defined populations and then designs interventions to improve health in those groups. In addition, they reveal some potential career opportunities and discuss the future of population health.