{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"PHEC 441: Making Public Health Plain, With Emily Edgar And Nicole Vick, EdD, MPH","description":"Why is it still so hard to answer the simple question: \u201cWhat is public health?\u201d In this timely episode, Dr. Huntley is joined by two voices from different generations of the field to unpack why public health remains misunderstood and why that confusion has real consequences as budgets shrink and systems are dismantled. Emily Edgar, an MPH student in epidemiology, and Dr. Nicole D. Vick, a seasoned public health strategist and workforce advocate, offer grounded, human-centered explanations of public health rooted in collaboration, community, and equity. From One Health examples connecting human, animal, and environmental wellbeing to honest conversations about burnout, bias, and historical harm, this episode moves beyond textbook definitions into language people can actually understand. This conversation is a masterclass in explaining public health through stories that resonate why it matters, who it serves, and what\u2019s at stake if we can\u2019t clearly articulate our value. If you\u2019ve ever stumbled trying to explain your work to family, funders, or policymakers, this episode is for you. Resources   \u25b6\ufe0f Join the PHEC Community \u25b6\ufe0f Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes   \u25b6\ufe0f DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting   ","author_name":"Public Health Epidemiology Conversations","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drchhuntley.com\/podcast","html":"