Y Health
Stay informed with Y Health–your reliable source for relevant public health information brought to you by the BYU Public Health Department. Learn how global and local issues apply to you, while considering aspects of faith. Discover new perspectives with the help of host Dr. Cougar Hall and expert guests. Join us for a new topic each episode as we navigate the world of public health together.
Podcasting since 2022 • 44 episodes
Y Health
Latest Episodes
PSA: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—a time to focus on prevention, early detection, and real conversations about a disease that affects far too many lives. In this episode, we take a closer look at colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most...
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Dave Waddell on Faculty Connection, Mentorship, and College Retention Strategies
In this episode of Y Health, Dave Waddell shares how experiential learning, faculty connection, and mentorship in higher education are transforming the student experience at BYU and beyond. We explore why the second year of college is sta...
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Episode 39
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Classroom Edition: Social Capital with Josh West
In this classroom edition of the Y Health Podcast, Josh West explores the powerful concept of social capital and its impact on health and community well-being. Drawing on ideas popularized by Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone, this episode...
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Sarah Harward: How Value-Based Care Is Transforming Children’s Health
Public health isn’t just community clinics and county programs — it’s shaping the future of healthcare from the inside out. In this episode of Y Health, BYU Public Health alum Sarah Harward shares how she’s redefining population...
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Episode 38
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Classroom Edition: Global Child Malnutrition with Ben Crookston — Why the First 1,000 Days Matter
Does height really matter? In this classroom edition, Ben Crookston explains how child malnutrition and stunting are more than physical measurements—they are powerful indicators of long-term health, cognitive development, and economic opportuni...
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