Public Health Out Loud

About Public Health Out Loud

Public Health Out Loud is a podcast that delves into the broader public health concerns and issues facing everyday Rhode Islanders. From discussions about safeguarding against future pandemics to actionable plans for families to help keep their loved ones safe from preventable diseases, Public Health Out Loud is a no nonsense resource for listeners who want to stick to the facts. Host Dr. Philip Chan promises to deliver accurate, light-hearted, and informative public health updates that matter to you. This podcast is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Publisher

Dr. Philip Chan, Rhode Island Department of Health

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2020

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 185 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   The Struggle is Real: Addressing Men's Mental Health in RI Through "Man Therapy"

   Partnership Manager Thomas Vosseler discusses how "Man Therapy" addresses men's mental health challenges in Rhode Island, offering insights into combating loneliness and suicide rates.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Conversations Early and Often - SafeBAE Works to Prevent Sexual Violence in RI

   Executive Director Shael Norris and Director of Strategic Initiatives Drew Davis discuss SafeBAE's youth-led approach to preventing sexual violence and fostering culture change.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Preventing Falls is More Than Just A Matter of Balance

   Dr. Carol Petrie, a geriatric physical therapy expert, discusses proactive strategies for preventing falls and reducing injury risk for older adults and their communities in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Meeting People Where They're At to Support Recovery

Published 11 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] For me personally, recovery is substance free. And that is because I learned a lot of lessons about how I can't use substances without creating huge consequences for myself. And that's just like across the board. I think that, you know, addiction is a disease, that model of addiction is a disease. I think that that is true for some people, but not all people. And so, you know, recovery could be just cutting down the amount of substances that you use. It could be, you know, changing the route of administration so that you're not having so many health problems. It could be living substance free. […]

Who has been a guest on Public Health Out Loud

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

• Thomas Vosseler
• Shael Norris
• Drew Davis
• Carol Petrie
• Chuck McGinnis

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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