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Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss.

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How Student Loan Changes Endanger Public Health

March 25, 2026 • Omari Richins, MPH

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores how recent changes in federal student loan policies threaten the future of public health by making it harder for students to enter the field. Omari Richins discusses the broader societal impacts, including workforce shortages and community health risks.

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Chapters
@0:00 The Impact of Student Loan Changes on Public Health
@1:20 The Value of Public Health Degrees
@3:22 The Consequences of Pricing Out Future Public Health Professionals
@5:12 The Future of Public Health and Community Health
@6:40 Advocating for Change in Public Health Education

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