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Public Health CareersAuthor: Omari Richins, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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257: An Arts in Public Health Career Journey with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES
Episode 257
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES.In this episode, Jennifer Kuo shares her journey at the intersection of arts and public health - and why creative approaches are essential to building healthier communities. She breaks down social prescribing and its growing role in the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting how arts and culture support well-being, connection, and healing.Jennifer discusses her path from the arts into public health, her academic and professional experiences, and what her day-to-day work looks like in the field of creative health. The conversation explores community engagement, social determinants of health, and how to design and evaluate inclusive, arts-based health initiatives. She also reflects on personal growth, leadership, and offers practical advice for aspiring public health professionals looking to find their niche in this evolving space.Link to shownotes💡 1-on-1 mentorship & services🎯 Storefront🧠 Join our public health communityChapters:@0:00 Introduction to Arts and Health@5:05 Jennifer's Journey in Arts and Health@8:12 The Concept of Social Prescribing@11:12 Integrating Arts into Public Health@14:19 The Role of Community and Social Determinants@17:13 Day-to-Day Work in Arts and Health@20:08 Challenges and Enjoyments in the Role@22:28 The Importance of Arts in Health@25:29 Future of Creative Health@28:26 Engaging Health and Wellness Programs@31:10 Evaluating Arts-Based Health Initiatives@34:31 Defining Public Health@35:17 Journey into the Arts and Health@40:51 Transitioning to Public Health Education@49:04 Corporate Experience and Community Engagement@53:09 Yoga and Music Instruction in Public Health@56:30 Navigating the Arts and Health Field@58:47 Leadership in Public Health Organizations@1:02:15 Influential Reads and Personal Growth@1:04:45 Advice for Aspiring Public Health ProfessionalsSupport 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
