Scope of Practice

When “Doing Something” Isn’t Enough: Tracking Opioid Settlement Spending

Aneri Pattani, Senior Correspondent for KFF Health News rejoins the podcast (after a 4-year absence!) to talk about the research she has done as part of a team to track the spending from the Opioid Settlement. Is the money being spent on things that it is intended for? Tune in and find out!

Defunding Public Health To Our Own Detriment

We speak with global politics and health expert and writer Elizabeth Metreaux about the impact of public health on our nation (and beyond) as well as the consequences of dismantling it under the present economic conditions of our government.

SMART-T Smoking Cessation Smartphone App: Clinical Trials

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Emily Hebert, Lead Researcher on a new, interactive smoking cessation app developed at the University of Oklahoma. The overall goal is to provide an opportunity for those populations with typically higher smoking rates to access assistance through an interactive app.

Fighting The Florida Shuffle: A Discussion with Co-Author Dave Aronberg

We talk with Attorney Dave Aronberg, who, during his time as District Attorney for Palm Beach County, fought to save lives and to take down bad actors who created what is commonly known as the "Florida Shuffle." He co-authored, along with Dr. David Campbell, a book about this fight, which exposes some ugly truths.

Respected, Valued & Appreciated: Servant Leadership in Behavioral Health

If our work in the behavioral health world focuses on meeting the clients where they are at to increase outcomes, wouldn't the parallel process of meeting employees where they are at have similar results? Consultant Gina Thorne joins us to talk about Servant Leadership, a model in leadership that taps into the needs of the employees and teams, rather than leading in a more common transactional relationship. A must-listen for anyone in a leadership position or aspiring for such!