Public Health Careers
260: Advancing Cancer Prevention, Challenging Stigma, and Leading with Purpose with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM
Mar 31, 2026
Episode 260
Omari Richins, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM.
In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa shares her journey as a cancer prevention scientist and nurse practitioner, discussing her multiracial identity, the importance of community engagement in public health, and her philosophy of leadership.
She emphasizes the need for a return to one's authentic self rather than reinvention, the impact of stigma in healthcare, and the significance of trust in patient-provider relationships. Dr. Carter-Bawa also highlights her work in cancer prevention research and the integration of behavioral science into public health leadership. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa shares her journey from nursing to becoming a leader in public health and behavioral science. She discusses the importance of understanding the barriers to health screenings, particularly lung cancer screening, and emphasizes the need for awareness and education in communities.
Dr. Carter-Bawa highlights her commitment to continuous learning and the role of informatics in public health. She reflects on her experiences as a leader in spaces not traditionally designed for her and the importance of community engagement in research. The conversation concludes with insights on the cost of leadership and the importance of self-acceptance.
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Chapters
@0:00 Introduction to Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa
@5:43 Travel Experiences and Cultural Insights
@9:02 Soul to Soul Leadership: A Return to Self
@14:32 Leading a Population Science Institute
@19:09 Community Engagement in Cancer Research
@21:47 Patient-Centered Approaches to Screening
@22:45 Integrating Leadership and Public Health
@23:53 Advice for Emerging Leaders in Public Health
@25:49 Defining Public Health
@26:48 Pathway to Nursing and Patient Care
@29:54 Trust and Power Dynamics in Healthcare
@30:43 Pursuing a PhD and Behavioral Oncology
@31:38 The Journey to Knowledge Creation
@35:07 Understanding Barriers to Health Screenings
@38:22 Raising Awareness for Lung Cancer Screening
@42:09 The Value of Continuous Learning
@45:21 Transforming Public Health Through Informatics
@50:04 Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Leadership
@52:13 Building a Community-Centric Research Institute
@53:21 The Cost of Leadership and Self-Care
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