The Health Line: Issues that Shape Our Wellbeing

Being of Service w/ Suzette Gordon, Esq.

On this episode of The Health Line: Issues that Shape Our Wellbeing, Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus speaks with Suzette Gordon, Esq., President and CEO of SCO Family of Services, about the organization’s vital work supporting children, families, and vulnerable communities across Long Island and New York City. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Suzette discusses SCO’s broad continuum of care, including mental health and wellness programs, the challenges facing the human services sector, and the importance of ensuring that individuals and families receive the care and support they need.

Finding a Voice w/ Dr. Julie Case

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus sits down with Dr. Julie Case, Assistant Professor in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Director of the Case Speech Production Lab at Hofstra University. Dr. Case shares her journey from Spanish teacher to bilingual speech-language pathologist and researcher, and breaks down Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)—a complex speech disorder affecting children. The conversation highlights her cutting-edge research on speech motor development, treatment approaches, and how her work is shaping the future of care for children with speech sound disorders. Tune in to learn how research, clinical practice, and education come together to support communication and improve lives.

Behind the Joy: Postpartum Depression w/ Jamal Smart

In this episode of The Health Line: Issues that Shape Our Wellbeing, Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus sits down with filmmaker Jamal Smart to discuss his debut film, Behind the Joy, which sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of postpartum depression. Jamal shares what inspired him to tell this powerful story, his journey to filmmaking, and the impact the film has had on audiences, particularly in raising awareness around maternal mental health among Black women. This episode offers a compelling look at how storytelling can drive important conversations, reduce stigma, and promote greater understanding of critical public health issues. Also, be sure to join us on Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm for a FREE screening of his film, Behind the Joy, at the Hofstra University Student Center Theater.

Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative w/ Bernice Baronville-Jaboin & Carol Burnett

In this episode of the Health Line: Issues that Shape our Wellbeing, host Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus interviews Bernice Baronville-Jaboin (Harmony Healthcare LI) and Carol Burnett (Women’s Diversity Network) to discuss the Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC). The PICHC program is a New York State Department of Health-funded initiative and collaboration between Harmony Healthcare LI, the Women’s Diversity Network, and Hofstra University which works to improve outcomes for birthing individuals through early, comprehensive care. Tune in to learn about the program’s impact, community outreach efforts, and the real experiences of the families it serves.

The Health Works Co-op Program

Join us for a special episode on The Health Line, highlighting Hofstra University’s School of Health Sciences’ newest initiative — the Health Works Co-op Program! Health Works is an innovative cooperative education program that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain full-time, paid professional experience at health-focused organizations while earning academic credit. Students work 35 hours per week over a 15-week semester, earning a stipend while applying their classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare environments. The program reflects a growing movement in higher education to integrate academic learning with immersive workplace experience, preparing students for advanced study and careers in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Hosted by Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus, this episode features: ✨ Dr. Edward Coffield, Co-op Faculty Lead ✨ Natasha Rodriguez, Co-op Program Manager ✨ Sherly Demosthenes, Belinda Freeman, and Khadija Harmouche of CABS Health Network ✨ Hofstra students, George Gilbert and Matthew Bardoo Tune in to learn more about how the Health Works Co-op Program is shaping the future of health education and workforce readiness. Also visit their website - https://www.hofstra.edu/health-works/ [https://www.hofstra.edu/health-works/].