{"podcast":{"title":"Connected By Health","slug":"connected-by-health-7781874","podcast_index_feed_id":7781874,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/605090/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/605090","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/a/2/8/0a2804858618d7e216c3140a3186d450/3.png","author":"Krishna Vedala","episode_count":22,"summary":"Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE—a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one goal: creating more connected, effective, and human-centered care. Each episode features conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, and system leaders on: - Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine - AI in Healthcare & Health Data Management - Physician Leadership & Practice Management - Healthcare Finance, Business Intelligence & Quality Improvement - Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma in healthcare Dr. Vedala brings a rare blend of frontline clinical experience, executive leadership training, and systems-level thinking, helping listeners bridge the gap between medicine, leadership, and innovation. 🎧 Connected by Health is for physicians, healthcare leaders, administrators, and anyone committed to building the future of healthcare together. Connect with Dr. Krishna…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T22:17:07.292148+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874"},"episode":{"title":"#07 - Prevention, Policy, and People: Public Health in Practice","slug":"07-prevention-policy-and-people-public-health-in-practice","published_at":"2026-04-06T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/07-prevention-policy-and-people-public-health-in-practice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874","url":"https://3843d0a6-ee19-4b65-a291-8ee3431a2980.libsyn.com/07-prevention-policy-and-people-public-health-in-practice","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3843d0a6-ee19-4b65-a291-8ee3431a2980/riverside_kerry__krishna_magic_episode___mar_20_2026_krishnas_studio.mp3?dest-id=5269150","summary":"In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kerry Morgan, public health professor and health behavior researcher at the University of Central Oklahoma, to explore the foundational role of public health in shaping healthier, more resilient communities. From disease prevention and health education to burnout, research, and policy, this conversation highlights how public health operates far beyond hospitals—impacting every aspect of society. We dive into the importance of investing in prevention systems like vaccination, sanitation, and disease surveillance, and how these efforts not only save lives but reduce long-term healthcare costs. Dr. Morgan also shares practical strategies for addressing burnout, improving health literacy, and making physical activity more accessible—while emphasizing the critical role of research in driving meaningful, evidence-based change. As we recognize National Public Health Week, this episode serves as a powerful reminder: the health of a society is built long before patients ever walk into a clinic. When we invest in public health, we invest in everything. 🔑 Key Highlights & Takeaways 🌍 Public Health = Prevention First Focuses on stopping problems before they become crises Reduces: Hospitalizations Healthcare costs Lost productivity Example: Vaccination and surveillance systems prevent outbreaks before escalation 💡 Health Is Shaped by More Than Medicine Behavior, environment, relationships, and policy all influence outcomes Public health works at the population level , not just individual care 🧠 Burnout Is Both Personal AND Systemic Individual strategies: Identify \"depleters vs energizers\" Lean into what restores energy System-level solutions: Flexible work environments Protected time for decompression Strong communication culture 📚 Health Educa…","meta_description":"In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kerry Morgan, public health professor and health behavior researcher at the University of Central Oklahoma, to explo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1336,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-by-health-7781874/episodes/07-prevention-policy-and-people-public-health-in-practice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/07-prevention-policy-and-people-public-health-in-practice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}