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Empowering communities to navigate health equity with alumna Shanaz Hosein-Chery | Making Public Health Personal Podcast Ep18
Join host Laura Meoli-Ferrigon on the Making Public Health Personal podcast as she speaks with CUNY SPH alumna Shanaz Hosein-Chery MS, CHES, a certified community health education specialist with nearly a decade of experience in public health. Shanaz's work focuses on health communication, social determinants of health, health disparities, health equity and social justice.
As director of the Health Information Tool for Empowerment, operated by the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), Shanaz and her team ensure equitable access to healthcare resources for communities. She describes the challenges of overcoming healthcare barriers after immigrating to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago at the age of eight, and how the experience influenced her commitment to public health equity.
In this episode, Shanaz also offers expert advice on navigating the accuracy of public health content, empowering listeners to confidently assess information online. Whether you're a seasoned public health professional or aspiring to enter this field, our guests’ wisdom and experiences provide invaluable guidance and inspiration to make a difference.
Episode Links:
Learn more about the Health Information Tool for Empowerment: www.HITEsite.org
View Shanaz’s Portfolio: https://hoseinshanaz.wixsite.com/portfolio
Connect with Shanaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanazhosein
Download an episode transcript for accessibility: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rwlkcftmr55e9h88yusbd/Ep18-transcript.docx?rlkey=bqejfw8zd7aatsnrs7mkeibdn&dl=0
Interested in finding out more about the CUNY SPH? Visit: SPH.cuny.edu
Join host Laura Meoli-Ferrigon on the Making Public Health Personal podcast as she speaks with CUNY SPH alumna Shanaz Hosein-Chery MS, CHES, a certified community health education specialist with nearly a decade of experience in public health. Shanaz's work focuses on health communication, social determinants of health, health disparities, health equity and social justice.
As director of the Health Information Tool for Empowerment, operated by the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), Shanaz and her team ensure equitable access to healthcare resources for communities. She describes the challenges of overcoming healthcare barriers after immigrating to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago at the age of eight, and how the experience influenced her commitment to public health equity.
In this episode, Shanaz also offers expert advice on navigating the accuracy of public health content, empowering listeners to confidently assess information online. Whether you're a seasoned public health professional or aspiring to enter this field, our guests’ wisdom and experiences provide invaluable guidance and inspiration to make a difference.
Episode Links:
Learn more about the Health Information Tool for Empowerment: www.HITEsite.org
View Shanaz’s Portfolio: https://hoseinshanaz.wixsite.com/portfolio
Connect with Shanaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanazhosein
Download an episode transcript for accessibility: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rwlkcftmr55e9h88yusbd/Ep18-transcript.docx?rlkey=bqejfw8zd7aatsnrs7mkeibdn&dl=0
Interested in finding out more about the CUNY SPH? Visit: SPH.cuny.edu
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