253: Before the Next Crisis: Stories Public Health Can’t Afford to Forget with Dr. Tista Ghosh

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Tista Ghosh.

In this conversation, Tista Ghosh, a physician and epidemiologist, shares her journey in public health, discussing her experiences during the pandemic, the importance of frontline workers, and the lessons learned for future preparedness. She emphasizes the need for cultural shifts in public health communication, the role of everyday people in disaster preparedness, and the significance of storytelling in understanding public health issues. Tista also provides insights into stress management for public health workers and the importance of supporting public health staff. She reflects on her career path, the challenges and rewards of her current role, and the need for better public health education.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to Tista Ghosh and Her Journey
@3:15 Inspiration Behind the Book: Before the Next Crisis
@6:08 Understanding the Impact of Frontline Workers
@10:23 Cultural and Structural Shifts for Crisis Preparedness
@13:08 The Role of Science in Public Health Communication
@18:00 Stress Management for Public Health Workers
@21:00 Support for Public Health Staff
@22:54 Defining Public Health: The Unsung Heroes
@24:57 Tista's Academic Journey and Career Path
@31:06 Engaging with Public Health Organizations
@32:20 Transitioning from Medicine to Public Health
@34:42 Early Career in Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
@36:18 Local Public Health: A Hands-On Experience
@38:53 Climbing the Ranks in State Public Health
@43:08 Role in the U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force
@45:05 Current Role in Employee Health at Edwards Life Sciences
@50:11 Challenges and Rewards in Global Public Health
@52:14 The Importance of Storytelling in Public Health
@53:08 Career Pivots and Recognizing Burnout
@54:18 Advice for Aspiring Public Health Professionals