Public Health Matters

About 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.

Publisher

Bob Brooks, Laurie Fox

Category

government · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Halloween Safety

   🎃 Tricks, Treats & Safety Tips! 👻 Halloween should be spooky—not dangerous! On this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Abbey Pettiford of Safe Kids Greater Dayton about keeping little ghosts and goblins safe, from costumes and makeup to candy, traffic safety, masks, and more. Tune in and make this Halloween a safe and happy one for everyone!

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Rise Anyway

   A Story of Strength, Hope & Resilience. At just 31 years old, Brice Davis was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that changed his life and perspective forever. In this inspiring episode of Public Health Matters, Brice shares his journey through diagnosis, treatment, fatherhood, and the challenges of living with cancer. He also talks about his memoir, Rise Anyway, and the message of hope and perseverance behind it. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about facing the unexpected, finding strength, and choosing to rise anyway.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Recovery Starts with Connection

   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.

Who has been a guest on Public Health Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Allison Glascoe
• Margaret Fischer
• Mike Leventhal
• Jillian Drew
• Justin Moon

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,093

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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