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 10

SC's First Pediatric Cancer Plan

Guest: Stephanie Chiodini, Program Manager, SC Cancer Registry

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