Inspired To Heal
Stories of clinicians, educators, innovators, and researchers who built or led programs of excellence in government health institutions. Each guest has excelled in clinical medicine, program building, or public health. They persevered and succeeded through a clear vision, collaboration, and a passion for the mission of government-run health systems. Their stories will inspire those seeking change in their own organizations.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Inspired To Heal
Latest Episodes
Chicken Livers in NYC & Guppies in Los Angeles: Public Health Responses with Sharon Balter
Dr. Sharon Balter, physician and poet, reflects on her career leading outbreak responses at the CDC and the public health departments of New York City and Los Angeles. Drawing on her experiences at the Federal level and in the United States’ tw...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:26
Public Health Crises from CDC to Alaska with Dr. Jay Butler
After attaining zoology and medical degrees, Dr. Jay Butler’s medical career took an unexpected turn when he discovered the world of public health through the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service. That discovery set him on a path that led to imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:25
FoodNet: Monitoring Foodborne Illness for the United States
In the early 1990s, a devastating outbreak of contaminated beef led to kidney damage and death among children, sparking a call to action on food safety. In response, the CDC, USDA, FDA, and several state health departments launched FoodNet <...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:27
See·Believe·Create, with Tom Frieden
Dr. Tom Frieden has led public health institutions through some of the most defining moments of our time—from his stewardship of New York City’s Department of Health to his leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In his ne...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:27
Ground Zero: Santa Clara County's COVID Response
For over two decades, Dr. Sara Cody devoted her career to protecting the health of her community as the Public Health Director for Santa Clara County. Her leadership was tested in early 2020, when COVID-19 arrived in her county—one of the first...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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