Healthy Chicago Podcast

Healthy Chicago Podcast

A discussion between public health professionals and expert guests about topics affecting public health in the city of Chicago and beyond. // Una discusión entre profesionales médicos de la ciudad e invitados sobre temas que afectan la salud pública en la ciudad de Chicago y el mundo.

Episodes

La Doctora Geraldine Luna le dio la bienvenida a la Comisionada de la salud, la Doctora Olusimbo Ige en un episodio más del podcast de Healthy Chicago, en donde conversaron acerca de los planes de la Dra Ige para mejorar la salud de la comunidad Latinx y de Chicago en general. Además, la Dra. Simbo nos relata sobre la labor médica que realizó durante un terremoto en el 2017 en Perú, y sobre cómo logró conectarse con comunidades ind...

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CDPH Medical Director of Communicable Diseases Dr. Stephanie Black talks about her work identifying outbreaks, stopping the spread of contagious diseases, and tracking a bacteria we’re hearing more about that often causes meningitis.


Dr. Black explains what this bacteria is, how people get it and how it’s treated, and discusses how the United States is currently seeing more infections now than in the past.

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¿Sabía que el Depto. de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) en conjunto al Depto. de Relaciones Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE) cuenta con un programa que involucra las artes como parte de una terapia para la salud mental? La ciudad de Chicago es afortunada de contar con esta opción ya que la música, arte, danza, escritura, sonido, y demás, se fusionan para integrar a artistas en espacios de terapia mental para ayudar a las per...

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Michael Cabonargi speaks with Commissioner Ige about his role with Health and Human Services, the importance of Black Maternal Health, National Minority Health Month, and how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) affects Chicagoans and people around Illinois.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides financial relief for many people with Medicare by lowering prescription drug c...

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April 10, 2024 21 mins

En el nuevo episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago en español, la Dra. Juanita Mora, Alergóloga e Inmunóloga, se une a la conversación junto a la Dra. geraldine Luna para hablar sobre el sarampión; síntomas, efectos del virus, la vacuna, nivel de contagio, y sobre cómo mantener seguro a su familia. No se pierda esta conversación con dos de las voces más sobresalientes de la comunidad médica Latinx en Chicago.


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El 14 de julio de este año se llevará a cabo la primera Cumbre de Salud en su tipo en el país en la ciudad de Chicago exclusivamente para hombres Latinx gays, bisexuales del mismo género que aman a otros hombres. En nuestro episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago en español, Diego Vintimilla, Administrador Público III de CDPH, nos habla sobre la importancia de esta cumbre la cual es organizada por @ProjectVida y CDPH, y cómo se pre...

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March 21, 2024 40 mins

CDPH Commissioner Ige is again joined by Medical Directors Dr. Funk and Dr. Sloboda for an update on the current measles cases in Chicago, symptoms of the disease, how everyone can protect themselves, & more.

For all other measles-related resources, go to: https://www.chicago.gov/measles


#measles #vaccinations #publichealth #health #chicago

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March 19, 2024 40 mins

CDPH Commissioner Ige is joined by CDPH Medical Directors Dr. Funk and Dr. Sloboda to talk about current measles cases, symptoms, vaccinations, and answer questions from the public.


Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory infection and can be especially harmful to children and babies. The symptoms are a rash, fever, and cough and it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.


For all other measles-relate...

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An epidemiologist from Chicago’s Public Health Department and friend of the show Peter DeJonge stopped by to get in the weeds – and the sewers – to talk about epidemiology and wastewater surveillance. Peter describes epidemiology as a population-level study of patterns, trends, and different characteristics of disease, whether that’s infectious, chronic, or broader health issues. Peter and Brian discuss the differences in their day...

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This week’s guest on the show is the new Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige. Dr. Borah digs in with Dr. Ige about her career, her vision for CDPH, and equitable preventative care in the community.

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A medida que las temperaturas bajan, los días se hacen más cortos, y la falta de la luz solar se hace presente, es posible que una persona comience a experimentar sentimientos de tristeza, incluso algunas de ellas pueden llegar a padecer una depresión denominada trastorno afectivo estacional. En este episodio de nuestro podcast de Healthy Chicago, el psicólogo Mauricio Jiménez nos habla sobre los síntomas a los que hay que estar al...

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You’ve likely heard the phrase but what is harm reduction? Sarah Richardson, Program Manager in the Office of Substance Use at Chicago Department of Public Health, talks about the philosophy behind harm reduction, its existing stigmas, and some success stories when utilizing it.

Richardson also speaks about the current opioid crisis, usage of Naloxone/Narcan, and how some local pilot programs like the newly launched public health v...

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Probablemente haya escuchado la palabra “opioides” pero, ¿realmente sabe a lo que se refiere esta palabra? Jesús Reyes, Director de Uso de Sustancias en Pilsen Wellnes Center, nos habla del uso de sustancias controladas, el rol que juega la familia en el camino de recuperación y los tratamientos disponibles en Pilsen Wellness Center.  

Además, la Dra. Geraldine Luna explica el funcionamiento de las nuevas máquinas expendedoras de N...

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For episode #2, co-host Dr. Brian Borah speaks with Joy Macatangay, Public Health Administrator in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer for Chicago Department of Public Health. Joy’s focus is on health care access and this conversation extensively covers Medicaid Redetermination. If you are enrolled in Medicaid, make sure you stay covered by checking your renewal deadline today. Click “Manage My Case” at Abe.illinois.gov or cal...

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En el segundo episodio del podcast Healthy Chicago- Chicago Saludable en español- la Doctora Geraldine Luna habla con Mervin Dino, Asistente del Comisionado del Buró de Salud Comunitaria en CDPH, sobre el riesgo que pueden enfrentar los miembros del seguro de Medicaid si no realizan su redeterminación a tiempo y qué pasos tomar para evitar la pérdida de su cobertura médica.

Si estás inscrito a Medicaid, asegúrate de continuar con ...

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En el primer episodio del podcast de Healthy Chicago - Chicago Saludable en español - la Doctora Geraldine Luna, anfitriona de este espacio, habla con Cynthia Ibarra, Coordinadora de Información del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago, sobre las preguntas más frecuentes del Covid-19, las vacunas, celebraciones seguras en esta temporada, y más.

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On the first episode of the Healthy Chicago Podcast, co-host Dr. Brian Borah (Medical Director for the Chicago Department of Public Health for the Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance Program) speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Tiema-Massie (Immunization Program Director for the Chicago Department of Public Health) about the new Covid-19 vaccination, flu shots, and more.

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