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Public Health Matters

This monthly podcast is a refreshing, fun way to learn about the health issues and topics that affect you, your family, and your community.

Podcast · By Bob Brooks, Laurie Fox · English · Official site

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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Recovery Starts with Connection (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Erin Gebhardt of Greene County Public Health and Beth Brown of the City of Xenia’s Community Paramedicine Program about harm reduction, SafeTrade, naloxone, recovery, and the power of connecting people with the resources they need—before a crisis happens. Listen and learn how our community is working together to save lives, prevent emergencies, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Truth or Trend (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Amanda Kwong from the Public Health Communications Collaborative about how misinformation and false health claims spread, the red flags to watch for, and simple ways to tell fact from fiction when it comes to your health. Listen in and become a smarter consumer of health information!

  3. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Finding Hope Through Grief (opens the original)

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    Grief touches every life, but no one has to navigate it alone. In this special Grief Awareness Day episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox sits down with Hope Reger, founder of Grief 2 Hope, to discuss how grief affects our emotional, physical, and mental well-being—and how healing is possible. Discover practical ways to cope with loss, support loved ones who are grieving, and find hope on the journey forward. Whether your loss is recent or years in the past, this compassionate conversation

  4. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    Tiny Toes Big Support (opens the original)

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    Join Laurie Fox as she sits down with Greene County Public Health's WIC Director, Kristy McCord, and Accreditation Coordinator, Jillian Drew, to talk about the upcoming Community Baby Shower, free resources for growing families, and how WIC helps parents give their little ones a healthy start. Whether you're expecting your first baby or adding to your family, this episode is packed with helpful information you won't want to miss!

  5. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    From Corn Dogs to Clean Hands (opens the original)

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    The Greene County Fair is full of summer fun—food, rides, animals, and family traditions—but a few simple steps can help make sure it’s also a safe experience for everyone. In this episode, host Laurie Fox talks with Greene County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kim Caudill about practical tips for staying healthy at the fair. From handwashing and food safety to ride precautions, animal safety, and staying cool in the summer heat, this conversation covers what every fairgoer sho

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