Community Level
This is the official podcast of the Community Health Sciences Division at the UIC School of Public Health. Each month, we bring you insightful conversations with public health researchers, community leaders, and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact. From groundbreaking research to grassroots initiatives, Community Level explores the stories, challenges, and successes driving change in our communities. We bridge the gap between research and real-world practice, one episode at a time. Whether you're a student, professional, or just passionate about health and social justice.
Episodes
Join us for our season finale as we discuss transnationalism and how cultural connections and practices influence immigrant health with special guest, Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts, as he shares his own transnational journey as a 1.5 generation Nigerian American.
Check out My Black is Transnational here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tj0RDjxPz8z04t5uKCatp?si=1853472d6f1f4e37
or visit www.blacktransnational.com
This episode discusses the motivation and optimism behind successful public health leadership with special guest Dr. Olusimbo Ige as she shares her journey from being born and raised in Nigeria to her current role as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
This episode discusses the importance of community mental health and wellness among Black women in Chicago, as well as the organization that is working to address it: Sista Afya. Join special guest Camesha Jones-Brandon, executive director of Sista Afya, as she discusses her own personal mental health journey that led to the creation of the organization and the positive impact that it has since played in the community.
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This episode discusses the importance of access to midwifery and doula services for families of color, legislation for birth centers in Chicago, and the history and significance of holistic maternal and child healthcare services with special guest Jeanine Valrie Logan, the executive director of the Chicago Southside Birth Center.
Check out Jeanine and the Chicago Southside Birth Center at https://www.chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org...
This episode discusses the Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning (CEnTL) Initiative at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and explores the importance of centering community expertise, building reciprocal relationships and empowering community members to engage in research with special guests Dr. Jeni Hebert-Beirne and Emily Etzkorn.
Learn more about the CEnTL Initiative at UIC here:
Welcome to Community Level! The podcast that puts research, practice and community based work all on the same level.
This inaugural episode discusses street medics and emergency first response workshops, the importance of community care, and inspiring hope and community resiliency with special guest Martine Caverl, the executive director of Ujimaa Medics.
Check out Martine and Ujimaa Medics and other resources here:
The Community Level Podcast, a podcast presented by the Community Health Sciences Division at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Public Health, is coming to a platform near you. Listen to this trailer and learn more about what our upcoming season is about. Coming this Fall!
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