SLU Public Health Unscripted
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice (https://www.slu.edu/public-health-social-justice/about/index.php) presents our podcast suite includes two exclusive podcast offerings:
1.) The Saint Louis University "Public Health: Unscripted" podcast is a student-led podcast series that looks more deeply into the work of students, professors, staff, and community partners within the public health landscape of St. Louis.
Our biweekly series, led by students, discusses academic and professional topics across all concentrations in the public health world. Topics discussed include behavioral science and health education; biosecurity and disaster preparedness; biostatistics; epidemiology; global health; health management and policy; maternal and child health public health practice; and public health practice.
2.) 'Conversations with Leaders in Public Health' is presented by the Heartland Center in the College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University. The Heartland Centers for Public Health and Community Capacity Development works with academic and practice partners locally and nationally to support a systemic approach to workforce development.
SLU Public Health Unscripted
Episode 4 - Conversations with Leaders in Public Health: Kate Donaldson & Damon Broadus
Kate Donaldson is the Deputy Director of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, and Damon Broadus is the department's Director of Health Promotion and Public Health Research. Both Kate and Damon facilitate ongoing development and innovation for the department's administration of public health programs. Including department wide accreditation, strategic planning, and quality improvement efforts. As well as health promotion, public health research, assessment evaluation and policy. Kate, also has a wide range of experience designing and implementing community-based healthy living programs for kids and adults, while Damon is well respected for his ability to build powerful partnerships and develop key coalitions.
Kate Donaldson and Damon Broadus discuss St. Louis County Department of Public Health’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasize the importance of community partnerships and coalitions and give advice on the how to overcome barriers with working in the community. They discuss the ReCast initiative’s efforts to improve mental health, youth engagement, and peer support in the region. (https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/recast/)
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