New York Public Health Now
Join New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne as they explore the critical issues, innovations, and initiatives that shape the health and well-being of the people of New York.
You will hear timely conversations with public health leaders on topics like air quality, climate change, opioids and harm reduction, Wadsworth Center, New York’s world-class public health laboratory, New York State of Health, our health insurance marketplace, Medicaid recertification and much more. If it matters to you, chances are we are talking about it on NYSDOH's podcast, New York Public Health Now.
Podcasting since 2023 • 28 episodes
New York Public Health Now
Latest Episodes
Navigating Public Health in a Political World; A Conversation with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis
What is it like to practice public health in ever-changing political climates? Dr. Demetrre Daskalakis reflects on lessons learned at the CDC and the importance of humility, trusted messengers, and coordinated action amidst political pressures ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:21
From Hospital Beds to Healthy Homes: The Power of RSV Vaccination
For a long time, RSV has sent too many babies to the hospital—but new breakthroughs in vaccine science are turning the tide.New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald puts on his pediatrician coat for this episode ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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10:09
Life-Saving Economics: Naloxone’s Cost-Effective Role on the Opioid Crisis
In this episode of "New York Public Health Now," Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne are joined by Dr. David Holtgrave as they explore the remarkable story of the cost effectiveness of naloxone in New Y...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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21:46
Partisanship and the Bifurcation of Public Health: Brown SPH's Dr. Ashish Jha's Roadmap for Bridging the Widening Cultural Gap
Joining Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne is Brown University's School for Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha. They discuss Dr. Jah's strategies to "departisanize" public health and reach out to communities that...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:17
Battling Emerging Threats: The Vital Role of Microbiology Research, a Conversation with Wadsworth's Dr. Nicholas Mantis
In this episode, Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Director Johanne Morne sit down with Dr. Nick Mantis, a Research Scientist and Principal Investigator at the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center, to explore ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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20:03