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 • 35 episodes
Y Health
Latest Episodes
Becoming Media Literate on Public Health Topics with BYU Alum, Journalist, and Public Health Advocate Christine Frandsen
As part of BYU’s Homecoming Week, we’re spotlighting alum Christine Frandsen—a journalist turned public health professional—who shares how media literacy can help us recognize bias and misinformation in health news. From understand...
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Episode 33
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39:29
How Inclusivity Has Become Part of BYU Belonging
Professor Cougar Hall sits down with Greg Hooke, a senior in Public Health and member of the College of Life Sciences Student Belonging Council, to explore what “belonging” really means at BYU—and how simple acts of connection can...
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Episode 32
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40:03
From Bus Burning to Healing: Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement
What can public health learn from the Freedom Riders? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Cougar Hall is joined by Georgia Calhoun, Trudy Munford, and Dr. Anthony Bates to discuss the intersection of faith, forgiveness,...
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Episode 31
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1:12:40
Dr. Lori Spruance on Nutrition Policy, Australia, and Public Health Research
In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall welcomes back one of BYU Public Health’s most dynamic voices, Dr. Lori Spruance, to share insights from her recent Fulbright Fellowship in Australia, her groundbrea...
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Episode 30
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