The Healthy People Podcast is a production of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and intended to educate and inform South Carolinians about topics and issues important to their health. The series is co-hosted by Ron Aiken, Media Relations Director, and Carolyn Culbertson, Internal Communications Coordinator. New episodes post the first Friday of each month.

Latest Episode

Episode 9

Celebrating 20 Years of the Tobacco Quitline

Guest: Dr. Katy Wynne, Quitline and Cessation Manager, Tobacco Prevention and Control

Episode 8

The Calm Before the Storm: Planning Ahead for Hurricanes

Guest: Louis Eubank, Director, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response

Episode 7

Navigating the Unknown: A Spotlight on Alzheimer's

Guest: Karilyn Tremblay, Director of Injury Prevention and Aging Programs

Episode 6

Mom Matters! Focusing on Maternal Health After Pregnancy

Guest: Danielle L. Wingo, Director of Maternal and Child Health

Episode 5

A Word to the WISEWOMAN

Guest: Courtney Brightharp, Program Manager - Cardiovascular Health Unit, Bureau of Chronic Disease & Injury

Episode 4

New Year, New You, Nutrition

Guest: Kate Gerweck, Director, Public Health Nutrition Practice Section

Episode 3

Deck the Halls with Health & Safety

Guest: Emma Kennedy, Director - Injury, Tobacco, and Substance Use Prevention Section

Episode 2

Getting SC Into SHIP Shape

Guest: Dr. Karla Buru, Deputy Director - Health Strategy & External Affairs, and Chief of Staff

Episode 1

Vaping and Dangers of Nicotine Addiction in Youth and Adults in SC

Guest: Catherine Warner, Sr. Communications Consultant - Injury, Tobacco, & Substance Use Prevention Section