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Public Health CareersAuthor: Omari Richins, MPH
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254: The Liver We Ignore: A 60-Year Fight for Prevention, Education, and Public Health with Thelma Thiel
Episode 254
Monday, 22 December, 2025
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Thelma Thiel. In this conversation, Thelma Thiel shares her personal journey of loss and advocacy for liver health, stemming from her son's struggles with liver disease. She emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the liver, a silent organ often overlooked in health discussions. Thelma discusses the systemic challenges in public health, particularly the lack of funding for education and prevention compared to research and treatment. She highlights her efforts in fundraising and advocacy, aiming to raise awareness about liver health and the need for preventive measures. The conversation culminates in a call to action for better education and understanding of liver health, urging listeners to recognize the liver's critical role in overall health and well-being.🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned!🧠 Join our FREE public health community!Chapters:@0:00 Introduction to Thelma Thiel and Her Mission@4:53 The Journey of Liver Health Advocacy@7:52 Understanding the Liver's Role in Health@10:52 The Challenges of Public Health Education@16:56 The Importance of Prevention in Public Health@21:58 The Fight for Liver Health Awareness@31:54 The Future of Liver Health Advocacy@34:26 The Early Days of Liver Education@37:13 Challenges in Medical Education@40:51 The Role of Money in Liver Health Advocacy@44:45 Personalizing Health Education@53:03 Advice for Future Public Health AdvocatesSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store
