What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan

This is the "What is Public Health Podcast" with your host Dr. Kee Chan. Public Health is the invisible force that keeps you healthy everyday, and I bet you didn’t even know it. This podcast is your source of the latest trend in public health and get quick tips on professional development so you can do your best work in serving the public. Discover the many, different, and exciting careers in public health from our guest speakers. Connect to the stories of people impacted by Public Health. Visit me at www.keechanphd.com. Music: "Clouds" by Chris Collins at https://indiemusicbox.com

What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Kee Chan, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Kee Chan hosts What is Public Health with Dr. Kee Chan, a health show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The Invisible Work That Keeps Us Alive: A 2025 Public Health Reflection

  Dec 16, 202516 minS3

  <p>2025 was loud. The headlines were heavy. But underneath the noise, public health was doing what it always does best: protecting us in ways we rarely see. In this episode, Dr. Kee Chan breaks down the biggest 2025 health stories in plain language, shares a personal milestone of finishing her textbook, and looks ahead to what to watch in 2026, including AI, medtech, healthy aging, mental health, and wellness trends.</p><p>In this episode, we cover</p><p>- The public health story underneath major 2025 headlines</p><p>- A behind the scenes look at finishing Public and Population Health Perspectives...

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  Episode #4

  The Cost of Burnout: Why Preventing Exhaustion Saves Healthcare

  Oct 28, 20258 minS3

  <p>Burnout has become the silent epidemic within our healthcare system — draining energy, compassion, and billions of dollars every year. In this episode, Dr. Kee Chan unpacks the real cost of clinician burnout and reveals why prevention isn’t just good medicine — it’s good economics.</p><p>Drawing from her textbook Public and Population Health: Perspectives for Health Systems Management, she introduces the Social Return on Investment (SROI) model and shows how design thinking and systems thinking can reframe workforce well-being as a measurable strategy, not an afterthought.</p><p>Listeners will learn:</p>Why clinician burnout is a systems...

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  Episode #3

  Raising Healthy Kids in a Screen-Filled World

  Oct 14, 202510 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Kee Chan explores how screens are shaping childhood today—and what parents, educators, and communities can do to foster balance and well-being.<br>We often hear about the harms of technology, but there are also real opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. What does the science say about early screen use, attention, and social development? How can families find balance in an age of constant connectivity?</p><p>Key Points:</p><p>How childhood has changed in the digital era</p><p>What research says about screen time and child development</p><p>The mental, so...

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  Episode #2

  Precision Nutrition and Genomics: Personalizing Health with Dr. Jim Kaput

  Sep 30, 20251h 1mS3

  <p>We’re excited to share our latest What is Public Health? episode featuring Dr. Jim Kaput, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Vydiant Inc.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p>The science and story behind OneHealth Pro, a platform mapping over 7,000 evidence-based health relationshipsHow systems biology and nutrigenomics are redefining our approach to malnutrition and chronic diseaseThe role of AI and digital tools in creating personalized yet equitable health solutionsJim’s insights from decades at the FDA, Nestlé, and in global nutrition science<p>If you’re curious about the future of health tech, personalized medicine, or just lo...

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  Season 3 Trailer - New Vision for Health for all of Us

  Sep 25, 20251 minS3

  <p>Welcome to Season 3 of the What is Public Health? podcast!</p><p>This season, we’re exploring the future of health — and what it means for both communities and individuals. From groundbreaking innovations in public and population health to the rise of personalized medicine, nutrition, and wellness, we’ll bring you conversations that connect science, practice, and everyday life.</p><p>What you can expect this season:</p><p>The latest issues shaping public health and health equity</p><p>Insights into personalized health, precision medicine, and nutrition</p><p>How data, design thinking, and systems approaches are transforming healthcare</p><p>Pr...

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