One Health Wednesdays

Author: One Life Epi Solutions

Welcome to One Health Wednesdays where we explore the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment, one system at a time. Hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon, DrPH a public health strategist and systems consultant, and Co-Host, Dr. Julia Zammit, DVM veterinarian and One Health specialist, each episode surfaces the often-invisible infrastructure that helps (or hinders) collaborative health efforts. New episodes every Wednesday! Listen on your favorite podcast app or visit OneHealthWednesdays.com. Stay updatedsubscribe to the OLES newsletter: https://swiy.co/OLES-newsletter!
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Episode 40: Field Notes: Chronic Wasting Disease and the Frontline Role of Hunters
Episode 40
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025

In this solo “Field Notes” episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon steps into the woods and into the heart of a growing public health concern: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). While no human cases have been confirmed, this prion disease is reshaping the landscape of wildlife management, food security, and community traditions.Dr. Dixon demystifies the science of prions, misfolded proteins with a haunting ability to cross species, and explains why CWD echoes the hard lessons of Mad Cow Disease. More than just science, this episode serves as a field-ready guide for front-line hunters and conservationists.From prevention practices to field dressing and sanitization protocols, listeners will walk away with grounded tools and a clearer sense of their role in collective protection. Because when hunters lead with vigilance, they become stewards of ecosystems, food systems, and public health.🎧 Tune in to learn what it means to be on the front lines of a resilient response.