Stephoscope
By Stephanie Oehler
Stephoscope is an informative podcast themed around topics in public health and medicine. Podcast host, Stephanie Oehler, addresses topics such as threats to public health and flaws in the U.S. healthcare system. Stephoscope will bring you the scoop on current events in public health and medicine!
StephoscopeJan 18, 2021
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10:42
Pandemic Fatigue, New Strains of Coronavirus, and Vaccine Distribution
In this episode, I discuss the role of pandemic fatigue in rising coronavirus cases, the new strains of covid-19, why many Americans are reluctant to get vaccinated, plans for mass vaccine distribution, and how 2021 may look in terms of the pandemic.
Sources:
Alltucker, Ken. “'Move Heaven and Earth': President-Elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Plan Calls for 100 Million Shots in First 100 Days.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 18 Jan. 2021, www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/01/14/joe-biden-covid-19-vaccination-plan-100-m-shots-coronavirus/4168157001/.
Ben Guarino, Ariana Eunjung Cha. “'The Weapon That Will End the War': First Coronavirus Vaccine Shots given Outside Trials in U.S.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 15 Dec. 2020, www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/12/14/first-covid-vaccines-new-york/.
Funk, Cary, and Alec Tyson. “Intent to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Rises to 60% as Confidence in Research and Development Process Increases.” Pew Research Center Science & Society, Pew Research Center, 30 Dec. 2020, www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/12/03/intent-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-rises-to-60-as-confidence-in-research-and-development-process-increases/.
Lopez, German. “Biden's Plan to Fix the Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout, Explained.” Vox, Vox, 15 Jan. 2021, www.vox.com/future-perfect/22233466/biden-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-plan.
“A New Strain of Coronavirus: What You Should Know.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/a-new-strain-of-coronavirus-what-you-should-know.
The New York Times. “Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Mar. 2020, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html.
Porterfield, Carlie. “FDA Head: Americans' Fear Of Coronavirus Vaccine Is A 'Significant' Obstacle To Ending Pandemic.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 13 Dec. 2020, www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/12/13/fda-head-americans-fear-of-coronavirus-vaccine-is-a-significant-obstacle-to-ending-pandemic/?sh=48e8a9967821.
Sullivan, Kate. “Biden Outlines Plan to Administer Covid-19 Vaccines to Americans.” CNN, Cable News Network, 15 Jan. 2021, www.cnn.com/2021/01/15/politics/biden-administering-vaccines-plan/index.html.
Jan 18, 202110:42
An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
In this episode, I discuss the history of America’s healthcare system, discuss problems within the system, and identify solutions to those problems.
Griffin, Jeff. “The History of Medicine and Organized Healthcare in America.” JP Griffin Group | Employee Benefits Broker, www.griffinbenefits.com/blog/history-of-healthcare.
“Health Coverage Protects You from High Medical Costs.” HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/why-coverage-is-important/protection-from-high-medical-costs/.
Lockett, Eleesha. “Medicare for All vs. Public Option: How Do They Compare?” Healthline, 22 Apr. 2020, www.healthline.com/health/medicare/medicare-for-all-vs-public-option.
Luhby, Tami. “Americans Are Still Pretty Happy with Their Private Health Insurance.” CNN, Cable News Network, 9 Dec. 2019, www.cnn.com/2019/12/09/politics/gallup-private-health-insurance-satisfaction/index.html.
Picchi, Aimee. “A $500 Surprise Expense Would Put Most Americans into Debt.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 12 Jan. 2017, www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-cant-afford-a-500-emergency-expense/.
Problems of Health Care in the United States, saylordotorg.github.io/text_social-problems-continuity-and-change/s16-04-problems-of-health-care-in-the.html.
Roosa Tikkanen and Melinda K. Abrams. “U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019: Higher Spending, Worse Outcomes?: Commonwealth Fund.” U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019 | Commonwealth Fund, 30 Jan. 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2019.
Sanger-katz, Margot. “Grading Obamacare: Successes, Failures and 'Incompletes'.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 5 Feb. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/upshot/grading-obamacare-successes-failures-and-incompletes.html.
Sarah Kliff, Dylan Scott. “We Read 9 Democratic Plans for Expanding Health Care. Here's How They Work.” Vox, Vox, 13 Dec. 2018, www.vox.com/2018/12/13/18103087/medicare-for-all-explained-single-payer-health-care-sanders-jayapal.
Sohn, Heeju. “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Insurance Coverage: Dynamics of Gaining and Losing Coverage over the Life-Course.” Population Research and Policy Review, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370590/.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Canada.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/canada.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Denmark.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/denmark.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Japan.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/japan.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “United States.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/united-states.
Griffin, Jeff. “The History of Medicine and Organized Healthcare in America.” JP Griffin Group | Employee Benefits Broker, www.griffinbenefits.com/blog/history-of-healthcare.
“Health Coverage Protects You from High Medical Costs.” HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/why-coverage-is-important/protection-from-high-medical-costs/.
Lockett, Eleesha. “Medicare for All vs. Public Option: How Do They Compare?” Healthline, 22 Apr. 2020, www.healthline.com/health/medicare/medicare-for-all-vs-public-option.
Luhby, Tami. “Americans Are Still Pretty Happy with Their Private Health Insurance.” CNN, Cable News Network, 9 Dec. 2019, www.cnn.com/2019/12/09/politics/gallup-private-health-insurance-satisfaction/index.html.
Picchi, Aimee. “A $500 Surprise Expense Would Put Most Americans into Debt.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 12 Jan. 2017, www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-cant-afford-a-500-emergency-expense/.
Problems of Health Care in the United States, saylordotorg.github.io/text_social-problems-continuity-and-change/s16-04-problems-of-health-care-in-the.html.
Roosa Tikkanen and Melinda K. Abrams. “U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019: Higher Spending, Worse Outcomes?: Commonwealth Fund.” U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019 | Commonwealth Fund, 30 Jan. 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2019.
Sanger-katz, Margot. “Grading Obamacare: Successes, Failures and 'Incompletes'.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 5 Feb. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/upshot/grading-obamacare-successes-failures-and-incompletes.html.
Sarah Kliff, Dylan Scott. “We Read 9 Democratic Plans for Expanding Health Care. Here's How They Work.” Vox, Vox, 13 Dec. 2018, www.vox.com/2018/12/13/18103087/medicare-for-all-explained-single-payer-health-care-sanders-jayapal.
Sohn, Heeju. “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Insurance Coverage: Dynamics of Gaining and Losing Coverage over the Life-Course.” Population Research and Policy Review, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370590/.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Canada.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/canada.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Denmark.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/denmark.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “Japan.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/japan.
Tikkanen, Roosa. “United States.” Commonwealth Fund, 5 June 2020, www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/united-states.
Nov 13, 202010:01
Mental Health in America
In this episode, I discuss the most common mental illnesses in America, what causes them, how to treat them, and what we can do to support those struggling from them.
Sources:
“Anxiety Disorders.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml.
Beyond Blue, www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety.
Casarella, Jennifer. “Psychotic Disorders: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment.” WebMD, WebMD, 17 July 2020, www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/mental-health-psychotic-disorders.
“Eating Disorders: About More Than Food.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml.
“The Federal and State Role in Mental Health.” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health.
“Find Support Groups.” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/find-support-groups.
“Learn About Mental Health - Mental Health - CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26 Jan. 2018, www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm.
“A Mental Health Pandemic: The Second Wave of COVID-19.” Psychiatric Times, www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/a-mental-health-pandemic-the-second-wave-of-covid-19.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Mental Health Effects.” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 15 June 2020, www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/health-consequences-drug-misuse/mental-health-effects.
“People Seeking Treatment - Mental Health - CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Jan. 2019, www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm.
Reviewed by Behavioral Health May 27, 2015. “5 Types of Mental Illness.” UPMC HealthBeat, 17 Sept. 2020, share.upmc.com/2015/05/5-types-of-mental-illness-and-disability/.
“What Is Dementia?” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 Apr. 2019, www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html.
Sources:
“Anxiety Disorders.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml.
Beyond Blue, www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety.
Casarella, Jennifer. “Psychotic Disorders: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment.” WebMD, WebMD, 17 July 2020, www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/mental-health-psychotic-disorders.
“Eating Disorders: About More Than Food.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml.
“The Federal and State Role in Mental Health.” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health.
“Find Support Groups.” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/find-support-groups.
“Learn About Mental Health - Mental Health - CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26 Jan. 2018, www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm.
“A Mental Health Pandemic: The Second Wave of COVID-19.” Psychiatric Times, www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/a-mental-health-pandemic-the-second-wave-of-covid-19.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Mental Health Effects.” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 15 June 2020, www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/health-consequences-drug-misuse/mental-health-effects.
“People Seeking Treatment - Mental Health - CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Jan. 2019, www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm.
Reviewed by Behavioral Health May 27, 2015. “5 Types of Mental Illness.” UPMC HealthBeat, 17 Sept. 2020, share.upmc.com/2015/05/5-types-of-mental-illness-and-disability/.
“What Is Dementia?” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 Apr. 2019, www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html.
Oct 06, 202010:02
An Update on Education in the Midst of a Pandemic
In this episode, I discuss my personal experience of returning to school, why it has been hard for some schools to prevent transmission of covid-19, and what steps need to be taken for schools to remain open.
Sources:
Karimi, Faith. “The US Coronavirus Death Toll Is Projected to Reach 410,000 in the next 4 Months If Mask Use Wanes.” CNN, Cable News Network, 5 Sept. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/09/04/health/us-coronavirus-friday/index.html.
Leonhardt, Megan. “Republicans Earmark $70 Billion for K-12 Schools, but Tie Bulk of Funding to in-Person Learning.” CNBC, CNBC, 28 July 2020, www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/republicans-allot-70-billion-dollars-for-k-12-schools-but-tie-funding-to-in-person-learning.html.
Levenson, Eric. “UNC-Chapel Hill Reverses Plans for in-Person Classes after 130 Students Test Positive for Covid-19.” CNN, Cable News Network, 18 Aug. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/us/coronavirus-college-university/index.html.
Mervosh, Sarah, and Shawn Hubler. “As the Coronavirus Comes to School, a Tough Choice: When to Close.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Aug. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/us/school-closing-coronavirus.html.
The New York Times. “Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Mar. 2020, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html.
Nierenberg, Amelia, and Adam Pasick. “Schools Briefing: The State of Play for K-12.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 17 Aug. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/k-12-schools-reopening.html.
Sources:
Karimi, Faith. “The US Coronavirus Death Toll Is Projected to Reach 410,000 in the next 4 Months If Mask Use Wanes.” CNN, Cable News Network, 5 Sept. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/09/04/health/us-coronavirus-friday/index.html.
Leonhardt, Megan. “Republicans Earmark $70 Billion for K-12 Schools, but Tie Bulk of Funding to in-Person Learning.” CNBC, CNBC, 28 July 2020, www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/republicans-allot-70-billion-dollars-for-k-12-schools-but-tie-funding-to-in-person-learning.html.
Levenson, Eric. “UNC-Chapel Hill Reverses Plans for in-Person Classes after 130 Students Test Positive for Covid-19.” CNN, Cable News Network, 18 Aug. 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/us/coronavirus-college-university/index.html.
Mervosh, Sarah, and Shawn Hubler. “As the Coronavirus Comes to School, a Tough Choice: When to Close.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Aug. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/us/school-closing-coronavirus.html.
The New York Times. “Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Mar. 2020, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html.
Nierenberg, Amelia, and Adam Pasick. “Schools Briefing: The State of Play for K-12.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 17 Aug. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/us/k-12-schools-reopening.html.
Sep 07, 202010:09
The Importance of Safe Water and Sanitation
In this episode, I discuss the global water crisis, the human right to water and sanitation, diseases associated with poor sanitation and contaminated water, and the Broad Street Pump Cholera Outbreak.
Sources:
“1 In 3 People Globally Do Not Have Access to Safe Drinking Water – UNICEF, WHO.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/news-room/detail/18-06-2019-1-in-3-people-globally-do-not-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water-unicef-who.
Frerichs, Ralph R. John Snow and the Broad Street Pump: On the Trail of an Epidemic, www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/snowcricketarticle.html.
“Global WASH Fast Facts.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 Apr. 2016, www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/wash_statistics.html.
“Human Rights.” United Nations, United Nations, www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/human-rights/.
“John Snow: A Legacy of Disease Detectives.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Mar. 2017, blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2017/03/a-legacy-of-disease-detectives/.
“Water and Sanitation – United Nations Sustainable Development.” United Nations, United Nations, www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/water-and-sanitation/.
“Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.” UNICEF, 17 June 2003, www.unicef.org/wash/index_wes_related.html.
Sources:
“1 In 3 People Globally Do Not Have Access to Safe Drinking Water – UNICEF, WHO.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/news-room/detail/18-06-2019-1-in-3-people-globally-do-not-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water-unicef-who.
Frerichs, Ralph R. John Snow and the Broad Street Pump: On the Trail of an Epidemic, www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/snowcricketarticle.html.
“Global WASH Fast Facts.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 Apr. 2016, www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/wash_statistics.html.
“Human Rights.” United Nations, United Nations, www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/human-rights/.
“John Snow: A Legacy of Disease Detectives.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Mar. 2017, blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2017/03/a-legacy-of-disease-detectives/.
“Water and Sanitation – United Nations Sustainable Development.” United Nations, United Nations, www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/water-and-sanitation/.
“Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.” UNICEF, 17 June 2003, www.unicef.org/wash/index_wes_related.html.
Aug 16, 202010:23
The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
In this episode, I review the history and importance of vaccines. I discuss different COVID-19 vaccines in trial and when one will be available in the U.S.
Sources:
Corum, Jonathan, et al. “Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 10 June 2020, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html.
“COVID-19: What We Know about the Future of COVID-19 Vaccines.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/china/news/feature-stories/detail/covid-19-what-we-know-about-the-future-covid-19-vaccines.
Oehler, MD, Richard L. More Coronavirus Myths (and Misperceptions). 22 July 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfXYKPPZNig.
“Vaccination.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 July 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccination#cite_note-GrossSepkowitz-61.
“Vaccine Types.” Vaccines, www.vaccines.gov/basics/types.
Sources:
Corum, Jonathan, et al. “Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 10 June 2020, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html.
“COVID-19: What We Know about the Future of COVID-19 Vaccines.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/china/news/feature-stories/detail/covid-19-what-we-know-about-the-future-covid-19-vaccines.
Oehler, MD, Richard L. More Coronavirus Myths (and Misperceptions). 22 July 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfXYKPPZNig.
“Vaccination.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 July 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccination#cite_note-GrossSepkowitz-61.
“Vaccine Types.” Vaccines, www.vaccines.gov/basics/types.
Jul 30, 202010:22
Consequences of Factory Farming
In this episode, I explain how factory farms impact the environment and human health while discussing topics such as climate change and antibiotic resistance.
Jul 15, 202010:16
Education in the Midst of a Pandemic
In this episode, I discuss the importance of in-person learning and the plans schools have to safely reopen this fall.
Jul 05, 202010:16
Coronavirus and the Importance of Masks
In this episode, I share my early experiences with the coronavirus pandemic, give data on rising cases in the U.S., and talk about the importance of wearing a mask.
Jun 20, 202010:02
Racial Disparities in Health Care
In this episode, I discuss past racial inequality in America while connecting it to systemic racism and racial disparities that currently exist in heath care.
Jun 14, 202010:22