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LA Public Health

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The Los Angeles Department of Public Health's vision is simple: healthy people in healthy communities. The LA Public Health podcast delivers news, updates, and compelling stories from the largest public health jurisdiction in North America, working every day to achieve health equity for more than 10 million Angelenos in every corner of Los Angeles County and beyond.

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  1. What can we do about gun violence?

    According to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 17,000 people have died so far this year in the U.S. from guns, including more than 100 children under the age of 12. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, which was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and to help fuel demand…

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  2. Save a life with hands-only CPR

    Hands-Only CPR carried out by a bystander has been shown to be as effective as CPR with breaths in the first few minutes during an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest for an adult victim, and learning hands-only CPR increases the chances of a bystander taking action in a cardiac emergency. In...

  3. Vaccine safety for young children

    In June of 2022, the Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccines for young children age 6 months to 5 years old. Yet only 12% of children age 6 months to 4 years have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Disparities exist among children of color, with only 6% of Black children…

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  4. Elder care and COVID

    Older adults are at increased risk for severe illness or even death from COVID-19, and risk increases with age. In this episode, Steve is joined by Dr. Chandana Das, Lead Physician with the Healthcare Outreach Unit in the Department of Public Health and Dr. Pingting Nie, who is the Associate…

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  5. The flu...and where to get a flu shot

    This holiday season we are seeing high rates of influenza – the flu – as well as RSV and COVID-19. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Prabhu Gounder, Medical Director of the Respiratory Diseases Unit in the Communicable Diseases Control Program and Elizabeth Traub, Viral Respiratory Diseases...

  6. Fentanyl, Opioids, and ”Fentapills”

    In this episode Steve is joined by Dr. Gary Tsai, Director or the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and Ed Ternan, who together with his wife Mary founded Song for Charlie, a national family-run nonprofit charity dedicated to...

  7. Monkeypox

    In this episode we are joined by Matt Ford, who shares his experience with monkeypox, and Dr. Leo Moore, Medical Director for Clinic Services in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, who shares his expertise on what monkeypox is and how we can protect ourselves and others from...

  8. Therapeutic Medications for COVID-19

    Therapeutics to help treat COVID-19 are now available and Dr. Seira Kurian, Area Health Officer in Service Planning Area 1-2 and LA County DPH's lead for therapeutics with the COVID response team, joins to share what medications are available, how they work, and how to access them. Links…

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  9. COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Age 6 Months - 5 Years Old

    Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccines for young children age 6 months to 5 years old. Our team reached out via social media to collect your questions and in this episode we get answers from Dr. Nava Yeganeh, Medical Director of Vaccine Preventable Disease Control…

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  10. Reducing violence in LA County

    Since 2016 the department’s Office of Violence Prevention has championed the Trauma Prevention initiative, investing in community-led public safety by hiring local peacemakers, building meaningful partnerships with community and creating safe spaces to help communities heal and thrive. In this...

  11. The impact of long COVID

    Little is known about the long-term impact of COVID-19, and some individuals infected with the virus are experiencing long-term symptoms, or "long COVID". In this episode, Steve is joined by two guests: Shelby Hedgecock, who despite her pre-pandemic good health and active lifestyle, continues to...

  12. What’s next after the surge? Dr. Muntu Davis explains

    Dr. Muntu Davis returns to discuss... what's next? Which vaccines are recommended and why, data on vaccines for young children, CDC recommendations, the need for boosters in the future, why testing is still important, how to avoid fake testing sites, therapeutic treatments, and more. Helpful…

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  13. Variants, Vaccines, and Surges with Dr. Muntu Davis

    Dr. Muntu Davis explains variants and how COVID-19 vaccines and testing can help keep us protected from surges. Helpful links mentioned during this episode: COVID-19 information for the public on what COVID-19 is, symptoms of COVID-19, and how COVID-19 spreads; Up-to-date info for health care...

  14. Kids Age 5-11 and the COVID-19 Vaccine

    A closer look into COVID-19 vaccines for children age 5-11 featuring Dr. Nava Yegeneh and Dr. Gema Morales-Meyer. Coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Department of Mental Health has online resources to help.

  15. COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters and Holiday Guidance

    Tips for managing holiday celebrations, travel, and the latest on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters with Dr. Nava Yeganeh and Dr. Seira Kurian. Resources discussed on the show: CDC guidelines for domestic and international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic The LAC DPH website has a page dedicated…

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  16. Schools, Kids, and COVID-19

    A closer look into schools, kids, and COVID-19 including interviews with Dr. Robert Gilchick, Dr. Nava Yegeneh, and Marian Eldahaby. Coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Department of Mental Health has online resources to help.

  17. COVID-19 press briefing 9/10/21 (Friday)

    Friday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Spanish language begins at 41:52. Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate your listenership and feedback. Please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

  18. COVID-19 press briefing 7/29/21 (Thursday)

    Thursday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Spanish language begins at 52:08. Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate your listenership and feedback. Please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

  19. COVID-19: press briefing 7/22/21 (Thursday)

    Thursday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Spanish language begins at 59:55. Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate your listenership and feedback. Please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

  20. COVID-19: press briefing 7/8/21 (Thursday)

    Last week's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Spanish language begins at 51:48. Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate your listenership and feedback. Please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

  21. COVID-19: press briefing 6/15/21 (Tuesday)

    Tuesday's LA County press briefing on the historic reopening of Los Angeles County with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis and comments from Dr. Barbara Ferrer and Dr. Christina Ghaly. -Spanish language begins at 34:57 Follow our department on all…

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  22. COVID-19: press briefing 6/7/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Muntu Davis with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. -Spanish language begins at 43:44 -Armenian language begins at 1:11:21 -Korean language begins at 1:29:16 -Mandarin language begins at 1:44:48...

  23. COVID-19: press briefing 5/24/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. -Spanish language begins at 56:24 -Armenian language begins at 1:26:09 -Korean language begins at 1:45:44 -Mandarin language begins at…

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  24. COVID-19: press briefing 5/17/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. -Spanish language begins at 1:04:30 -Armenian language begins at 1:39:39 -Korean language begins at 2:03:28 -Mandarin language begins at...

  25. COVID-19: press briefing 5/10/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. -Spanish language begins at 49:08 -Armenian language begins at 1:14:42 -Korean language begins at 1:32:12 -Mandarin language begins at…

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  26. COVID-19: press briefing 5/3/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer. Note, due to technical difficulties, today's podcast is available in English only. We apologize for the inconvenience. Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate your listenership and…

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  27. COVID-19: press briefing 4/26/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 58:03 Armenian language begins at 1:31:57 Korean language begins at 1:52:15 Mandarin language begins at 2:06:54...

  28. COVID-19: press briefing 4/19/21 (Monday)

    Monday's (4/19/21) LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 36:41 Armenian language begins at 1:08:23 Korean language begins at 1:24:40 Mandarin language begins at...

  29. Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Safety Town Hall

    The Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Safety Town Hall that took place on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 featuring panelists from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director (moderator) Dr. Muntu Davis, Health Officer Dr. Paul Simon, Chief Science Officer Dr. Naman Shah,...

  30. COVID-19: press briefing 4/12/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 1:00:18 Armenian language begins at 1:35:52 Korean language begins at 1:58:38 Mandarin language begins at 2:14:10...

  31. COVID-19: press briefing 3/30/21

    Yesterday's LA County press briefing (3/30/21) on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at approximately 52:30 Follow our department on all social platforms @LAPublicHealth. We appreciate…

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  32. COVID-19: press briefing 3/22/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 59:49 Armenian language begins at 1:31:31 Korean language begins at 1:51:11 Mandarin language begins at 2:10:28...

  33. COVID-19: press briefing 3/15/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 58:47 Armenian language begins at 1:32:14 Korean language begins at 1:51:37 Mandarin language begins at 2:10:41...

  34. COVID-19: press briefing 3/8/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Navigate to speakers and languages using the chapter function in your podcast player, or scroll manually: Hilda Solis: 0:53 Barbara Ferrer:...

  35. COVID-19: press briefing 3/1/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. New! Navigate to speakers and languages using the chapter function in your podcast player, or scroll manually: Hilda Solis: 1:08 Barbara...

  36. COVID-19: press briefing 2/22/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 47:38 Armenian language begins at 1:07:50 Korean language begins at 1:22:54 Mandarin language begins at 1:32:15...

  37. COVID-19: press briefing 2/8/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 57:55 Armenian language begins at 1:27:51 Korean language begins at 1:39:33 Mandarin language begins at 1:51:33...

  38. COVID-19: press briefing 2/1/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 57:22 Armenian language begins at 1:25:29 Korean language begins at 1:37:38 Mandarin language begins at 1:50:39...

  39. COVID-19: press briefing 1/25/21

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 1:15:07 Armenian language begins at 1:36:43 Korean language begins at 1:48:20 Mandarin language begins at 1:59:07...

  40. COVID-19: press briefing 1/11/21 (Monday)

    Monday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 58:40 Armenian language begins at 1:28:26 Korean language begins at 1:46:26 Mandarin language begins at 1:59:20...

  41. COVID-19: press briefing 1/4/21 (Monday)

    Monday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 57:58 Armenian language begins at 1:21:58 Korean language begins at 1:36:18 Mandarin language begins at 1:48:40...

  42. COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

    The COVID-19 virtual town hall was held on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 and covered a range of topics including vaccine development, safety, efficacy, and the plan for distribution across LA County. Speakers include Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Dean and Professor of Medicine in the College of...

  43. COVID-19: press briefing 12/16/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis, followed by situational updates from Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Dr. Christina Ghaly, and Dr. Denise Whitfield. Spanish language begins at 59:08 Korean language begins at...

  44. COVID-19: press briefing 12/9/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. Spanish language begins at 54:17 Korean language begins at 1:17:37 Mandarin language begins at 1:30:45 Follow our department on all social...

  45. COVID-19: press briefing 12/2/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 52:24 Korean language begins at 1:12:40 Mandarin language begins at 1:24:21 Follow our department on all social...

  46. COVID-19: press briefing 11/18/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 50:55 Armenian language begins at 1:16:05 Korean language begins at 1:31:01 Mandarin language begins at 1:43:32...

  47. COVID-19: press briefing 11/12/20 (Thursday)

    Thursday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 46:49 Armenian language begins at 1:08:46 Korean language begins at 1:27:01 Mandarin language begins at 1:37:55

  48. COVID-19: press briefing 10/28/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 46:44 Armenian language begins at 1:11:10 Korean language begins at 1:31:40 Mandarin language begins at 1:45:42...

  49. COVID-19: press briefing 10/21/20 (Wednesday)

    Wednesday's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 39:47 Armenian language begins at 1:02:30 Korean language begins at 1:13:48 Mandarin language begins at...

  50. COVID-19: press briefing 10/14/20

    Today's LA County press briefing on COVID-19 led by Dr. Barbara Ferrer with opening remarks from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. Spanish language begins at 48:34 Armenian language begins at 1:08:57 Korean language begins at 1:25:33 Mandarin language begins at 1:36:30...

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The Los Angeles Department of Public Health's vision is simple: healthy people in healthy communities. The LA Public Health podcast delivers news, updates, and compelling stories from the largest public health jurisdiction in North America, working every day to achieve health equity for more than 10 million Angelenos in every corner of Los Angeles County and beyond.

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