Public Health is the Main Character

Do you take PrEP? Got the COVID-19 vaccine? Like clean water? Buckle your seatbelt when a cop drives by?Congrats, babe—you’re part of a public health strategy.In this episode, I’m kicking off my new mini-series Public Health Papi by breaking down what public health actually is—and why it deserves main character energy. We’re talking pandemics, seatbelt laws, political drama, and why public health is the invisible force behind the scenes… until it fails.Public health isn’t just hand-washing posters and boring charts—it’s community care at scale. It’s who gets clean air, who has access to care, and who gets left behind when systems are broken by design.Grab your chai (iced if you’re a little chaotic) and let’s unpack how public health shapes everything—from the air we breathe to the rights we fight for.Follow me on socials: Instagram (@shanelamba21) & Tiktok (@chai.me.a.river). Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who enjoys hearing more about public health.