Public Health Matters

Bob Brooks, Laurie Fox

This monthly podcast is a refreshing, fun way to learn about the health issues and topics that affect you, your family, and your community.

58 Episodes

Sweet Talk Taking Charge of Diabetes
11/4/2026
1:01:59
OSU Extension Office Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OSUEGreeneCountyOSU Extension Office website: https://greene.osu.edu/Diabetes related sites:https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-diabetes-monthhttps://diabetesresearch.org/diabetes-awareness-month/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22056427193&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-af-bQNy7ApRLyxvS1Z-kjGWOYB8ttWZW5tHCSZtS9tsSeK1I2bIThoCiWMQAvD_BwEhttps://diabetes.org/https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
Halloween Safety
10/21/2026
29:59
Safe Kids Greater Dayton: https://www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-greater-dayton Dayton Children's Injury Prevention program: https://childrensdayton.org/injury-prevention/ Teal Pumpkin Project: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/teal-pumpkin-project Check your local media outlets and websites for official Beggar's Night dates and times in your community. Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
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Rise Anyway
10/7/2026
35:30
Learn more about multiple myeloma: https://bloodcancerunited.org/ Learn more about Brice Davis: https://thebricedavis.com/ Get the book, Rise Anyway, here: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Anyway-Survival-Fatherhood-Becoming-ebook/dp/B0GZS543J7 Greene County Community Resource Guide for mental health, cancer, medical, and other resources: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/files/documents/files/2026/03/Greene_County_Community_Resource_Guide_March_2026.pdf Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
Recovery Starts with Connection
9/16/2026
25:32
GCPH Harm Reduction page: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/harm-reduction Xenia Gazette article re: Paramedicine program: https://www.xeniagazette.com/2026/06/05/city-announces-start-of-new-paramedicine-program/ City of Xenia's Fire & EMS Division: https://www.cityofxenia.org/page/fire-ems-division Request naloxone and fentanyl test strips by mail: https://www.research.net/r/GCPH_PDForm Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
Truth or Trend
9/2/2026
51:03
Helpful Links: de Beaumont Foundation: https://debeaumont.org/ Public Health Communications Collaborative: https://publichealthcollaborative.org/ Evaluating Credibility in Social Media Posts (SIFT Method): https://publichealthcollaborative.org/communication-tools/evaluating-credibility-in-social-media-posts/ Communicating with H.E.A.R.T. in Public Health 2.0: https://publichealthcollaborative.org/communication-tools/communicating-with-h-e-a-r-t-in-public-health-2-0/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
Finding Hope Through Grief
8/19/2026
59:16
Grief 2 Hope website: https://www.grief2hopesupport.com/ Grief 2 Hope Fall 2026 Series: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bj4pUUc9s/ CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/emotion/grief/index.html Facebook: https://facebook.com/Grief2Hope2020 LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/grief-2-hope TikTok: tiktok.com/@grief2hopesupport Instagram: https://Instagram.com/@grief2hope2020 "Because I love you" checklist: https://francisfinancial.com/because-i-love-you-a-legacy-planning-companion/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
Tiny Toes Big Support
8/5/2026
32:07
Baby Shower Registration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IfQMzSDgfkmvWqCajfR-p6qjQ3lhzQxKlm31QfTVGjtUN01SMzdYM1hSMEUyNkNVOFZTQ0dPRzEzWi4u&origin=QRCode GCPH WIC page: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/wic Ohio WIC Program Eligibility: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/women-infants-children/resources/ohio-wic-program-eligibility Greene County WIC Guidelines: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/files/documents/files/2026/06/WIC_Program_Guidelines.pdf Maternal Child Health programs: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
From Corn Dogs to Clean Hands
7/15/2026
31:41
Preparedness links https://www.ready.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/Emergency/index.html https://www.greenecophoh.gov/community-services/emergency-preparedness https://www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com/the-fair https://www.weather.gov/ Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
From Wells to Wellness
7/1/2026
1:07:12
Greene County Records Center and Archives: https://www.greenecountyohio.gov/120/Archives Greene County Public Health celebrates 100 years (1920-2020): https://www.greenecophoh.gov/about/public-relations/100-years-of-public-health Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]
The Power of HIV Testing
6/17/2026
20:38
Helpful websites: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/communicable-disease/hiv-aids https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/index.html https://www.hiv.gov National HIV Testing Day event details: On Friday, June 26 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Greene County Public Health professionals will have the mobile unit at the Walgreens located at 537 W. Main Street in Xenia to provide confidential HIV testing and information (results in 20 minutes or less), as well as answer questions about HIV prevention and treatment options, and provide referrals for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), FDA approved medications that are highly effective in preventing HIV, as well as Hep C and Syphilis testing. Testing is completely FREE to the public. Episode credits:This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox. Links:Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.govBe sure to like, follow and tag Greene County Public Health on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linked In. Topic Suggestions: Email [email protected]

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Public Health Matters

Bob Brooks, Laurie Fox

58 Episodes

Sweet Talk Taking Charge of Diabetes

Halloween Safety

Rise Anyway

Recovery Starts with Connection

Truth or Trend

Finding Hope Through Grief

Tiny Toes Big Support

From Corn Dogs to Clean Hands

From Wells to Wellness

The Power of HIV Testing