Y Health
Stay informed with Y Health–your reliable source for relevant public health information brought to you by the BYU Public Health Department. Learn how global and local issues apply to you, while considering aspects of faith. Discover new perspectives with the help of host Dr. Cougar Hall and expert guests. Join us for a new topic each episode as we navigate the world of public health together.
Podcasting since 2022 • 25 episodes
Y Health
Latest Episodes
Global Health Journeys: From Quito to BYU with Ricardo Noriega
Summary:In this episode, Dr. Ricardo Noriega, a physician turned public health professional, shares his journey from medical school in Ecuador to BYU’s Public Health program. He discusses how the realization of the disparit...
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Episode 24
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30:48
Community Health: Bridging Borders with Marco Verdeja
Summary:In this episode, Dr. Marco Verdeja, a physician turned public health advocate, shares his journey from working in rural Mexican communities to his current role in Utah with Intermountain Health. He discusses how witness...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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35:24
Finding Purpose in Public Health with Emma Drybread
Summary: In this inspiring episode, we chat with Emma Drybread, a passionate Master of Public Health student, about her journey from volunteer trips to Baja California to her vision of empowering underserved communities. Emma share...
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Episode 23
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30:47
Nourishing Your Microbiome with Zach Aanderud
In this insightful episode of Y Health, Dr. Cougar Hall from BYU's Public Health Department is joined by Professor Zach Aanderud from BYU's Plant and Wildlife Science to explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome. They discuss ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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40:22
Looking Beyond the Surface with Gladys Lopez
Gladys Lopez, a recent graduate of BYU’s Master of Public Health program, is passionate about family health, women's health, and promoting public health within family systems. In this episode, she joins Cougar to share her experiences wor...
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Episode 21
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29:27
