Host Megan Hall interviews Dr. Amy Nunn, whose work in public health is at the intersection of outreach and education. Nunn has worked with hundreds of Black churches in Mississippi to develop health and wellness programs related to fighting HIV. She discusses lessons learned and her experience with COVID-19 public health outreach.

Humans in Public Health is a special podcast series for National Public Health Week. Hosted by Megan Hall and brought to you by Brown University’s School of Public Health.

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Partnering with Black Churches

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Navigating Nutrition

Dr. Sara Becker, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the Brown University School of Public Health, talks about treatments for adolescent drug users.

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