The Data Pulse Podcast | South Carolina Department of Public Health

The Data Pulse Podcast is a data-driven health podcast that breaks down key health trends and insights.

Latest Episode

Episode 13

SC Tracking's New Disaster Preparedness Game

Guest: Deanna Gatling, Epidemiologist II, Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

July 2025

Episode 12

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Guest: Carlos Avalos, MCH Epidemiologist

Episode 11

Heat Related Illness

Guest: Jessica Threatt, Epidemiologist II, Bureau of Health Improvement and Equity

Episode 10

UV Safety Awareness Month

Guest: Vinita Leedom, Director of Cancer programs

Episode 9

SC Air Quality

Guest: Sophia A. Grimsley, Air Quality Data Analyst - SCDES

Episode 8

SC Oral Action Network

Guest: Shawn M. Skinner, MPH, SCOHAN Coordinator

Episode 7

County Health Profiles

Guest: Linda Bell, M.D., Director, Health Programs Branch

Episode 6

National Stroke Awareness Month

Guest: Allison S. McElveen, BSPH. Stroke, STEM, Sepsis Program Coordinator

Episode 5

Cancer Awareness in SC

Guest: Sonya Younger, MBA, Director, Comprehensive Cancer Control Unit

Episode 4

Black Maternal Health

Guest: Elizabeth Biddle, MCH Outreach Coordinator

Episode 3

WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program

Guest: Chaunte Rogers, Senior Consultant, Bureau of Community Nutrition Services

Episode 2

Health Information Professionals Week

Guests: Katie O’Shields Free & Keya Jackson, EPHT Data Manager

Episode 1

Introducing SC Tracking

Guest: Katie O'Shields Free, MSPH, Epidemiology, Analytics & Data Visualization Section Director