On episode 127, Dan talks with Sherri Kovach and Jodi Keller with COTS Ohio about mass casualty preparedness in Ohio.

Timestamps:

1:26 Assessment of Ohio’s state of preparation and scenario planning 

7:30 Learning from the response to the East Palestine train derailment

15:08 The challenges of operating in the background 

19:36 Fostering collaborating in cultures of competition

21:30 - COTS and national emergency preparedness

23:30 - The 2024 Eclipse 

Jodi and Sherri talk about planning for the worst case scenarios, coordinating the EMS response, and training with hospitals for such events. The thing that really keeps COTS up at night are “no-notice” incidents during a time when hospitals may already be overwhelmed and understaffed. They mention the shootings in Dayton, Columbine, Florida, and Las Vegas, as examples.

COTS coordinates two healthcare coalitions, the Central Region Coalition with 15 counties and Southeast/Southeast Central Coalition. The coalitions are made up of hundreds of members that may be part of the healthcare response: hospitals, EMS, EMA, public health, long term care, dialysis centers, etc.

Funding for COTS comes from the federal government’s Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) through the Ohio Department of Health.

Sherri gives a special shoutout to Red, White, and Boom and the security and emergency response preparation for that event.

They mention the shooter-ohio-state-university.html">stabbing at the Ohio State University in 2016 and how they learned some processes that they now have in place, including a notification process and communicating to get blood in. In response to the blood shortage at trauma centers during the COVID pandemic, COTS helped develop a shared plan among hospitals to conserve blood. COTS is already preparing for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. 

Learn more about COTS on their website.

NAME CHECKS/RELATED EPISODES

• Dan mentions the current budget season, which he talks about with Tara Britton and Kelsey Bergfeld on episode 121.
• Dan brings up the train derailment in East Palestine. Listen to the Prognosis Ohio episode with River Valley Organizing and the Ohio Environmental Council discussing this disaster.
• One of Dan’s public health heroes, Franklin County Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola, praised COTS and the work they do.

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On episode 126, Dan talks with OSU professor and clinician Dr. Rosie Bauder about suicide and suicide prevention, as well as the findings of her latest paper, published with OSU’s Dr. Austin Starkey, Examining Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Ohio Youth with Oppressed Identities Using the 2019 Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey, published in the Ohio Journal of Public Health.

Timestamps:

3:22: Rosie’s paper and intersectionality

6:32: On being a clinician

8:21: Firearms as a method of suicide

13:50: What’s unique about Ohio when it comes to our approach to suicide

17:05: What is Rosie most excited about with her position

In their study, Bauder and Starkey confirm that there are real disparities in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth with oppressed sexual, racial, and ethnic identities. Rosie and Dan define intersectionality and explore the important dynamics in suicidal thoughts and behaviors at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.

When discussing firearms as a method of suicide, Rosie notes that, 9 times out of 10, when people attempt suicide with a firearm, it proves to be lethal compared to other means. But, she praises Ohio’s strategic plan from the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation that addresses unique considerations around firearm suicide prevention. In the conversation Dr. Bauder expresses a sentiment that we don’t often hear in Ohio: hope!

Read more about Rosie Bauder in her bio. Please check out ADAMH of Franklin County’s suicide prevention resources. 

If you or a loved one needs help, please call the North Central 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline at 614-221-5445 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.

On episode 125, Dan talks with obstetrician-gynecologist and State Rep. Anita Somani about abortion and reproductive rights, the impact anti-transgender legislation is poised to have on Ohio patients; and balancing life as a physician-legislator.

SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS

2:00: On being a physician and legislator 

5:30: The state budget and the stakes for social and economic policy

8:45: Abortion and reproductive health care 

14:50: The hypocrisy of bills that hurt children and children’s mental health while trumpeting support for child health

17:59: “What’s behind these bills?” 

19:56: The relationship between democratic responsiveness and health 

25:40: The wave of anti-transgender bills moving through the Statehouse: what Rep. Somani’s experience can teach us.

In the interview, Rep. Somani talks about the Heartbeat Bill and current penalties for physicians who don’t report abortions. Rep. Somani maintains, among other things, that Ohio’s infant and maternal mortality rates have gone up in direct correlation with abortion restrictions. 

In his 2023 State of the State address Gov. DeWine identified mental health and children’s needs as a major priority. However, Rep. Somani talks about the inherent hypocrisy of the bills the Ohio General Assembly has introduced — specifically HB 6, the anti-trans sports bill, and HB 51, which loosens gun restrictions — and the impact these bills will have on students’ mental health. 

Dan asks Rep. Somani about democratic responsiveness and the current assault on voting rights, including House Joint Resolution 1, which would raise the threshold needed to pass constitutional amendments on the ballot to 60%. In response, Rep. Somani reflects on the in-state support for reproductive rights and abortion rights, as demonstrated by groups collecting 7,000 signatures when they only needed 1,000 signatures to get the language certified to be on the ballot.

Read more about Rep. Anita Somani in her bio. Check out a podcast produced by the Columbus Medical Association, in which Rep. Somani talks about her first few weeks at the Statehouse.

NAME CHECKS / RELATED EPISODES

• Rep. Somani gives a shoutout to podcasts, from which she gets her news despite her busy schedule, whether that’s Apple News, The Daily, or local podcasts like Prognosis Ohio!
• Dan mentions previous episodes on the COVID-19 public health emergency unwind and the current budget process, both of which are high stakes for health policy in Ohio
• In talking about gerrymandering, Rep. Somani gives a special shoutout to Voters Not Politicians, Michigan’s redistricting independent commission. 
• Dan mentions David Pepper, who was previously on the podcast to discuss democratic accountability, gerrymandering, and autocracy.

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On episode 124, Dan talks with Columbus Dispatch reporters Max Filby and Jennifer Smola Shaffer about their investigative series, Preying on Patients. They discuss their findings, possible reforms for the medical board, and the role journalism plays in bringing these stories about sexual misconduct to light.

Dan talks with State Representative and House Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius Jarrells about his background, bills he has introduced and supported, and his health priorities in the Ohio Statehouse as Assistant Minority Leader. 

After surviving lead poisoning as a kid, Rep. Jarrells introduced H.B. 587, laying the groundwork for securing a historic $150 million in ARPA funding for lead poison prevention. This money will fund the remediation and mitigation of lead out of homes, but it does not address lead in pipes. 

Rep. Jarrells also authored H.B. 453, which established the “Recovery is Beautiful” specialty license plate and demonstrated recovery-oriented systems of care that puts recovery at the forefront of policy. 

H.B. 281, which was signed into law, removed derogatory language from Ohio Revised Code. This bill was the most comprehensive change in terms of terminology since the Ohio Revised Code was rewritten and issued into law in 1974. 

Read more about Rep. Jarrells on his website and the Ohio House website. 

On this bonus episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan talks with Emily Wright of River Valley Organizing and Melanie Houston of the Ohio Environmental Council about the situation in East Palestine in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment. Topics include what residents are reporting; predatory entities; water, ground and air testing; and what policy changes we'll need to pursue to ensure this never happens again. Show notes and streams at prognosisohio.com. Produced by Dan Skinner.

Dan Skinner talks with Tara Britton of the Center for Community Solutions and Kelsey Bergfeld of Advocates for Ohio's Future about the state budget and their organizations’ policy priorities. Topics include SNAP benefits, Medicaid, harm reduction, doula services, and the workplace. Show notes at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org. Support Prognosis Ohio here.

2:30 - The State Budget and the Public Health Emergency Unwind

5:55 - Building on Medicaid

10:12 - Support for Building on Medicaid?

15:31 - Addiction and Harm Reduction

19:37 - Doula Care

21:15 - Support for Workers

23:14 - The Stakes of the 2023 Biennial Budget

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Dan talks with genetic counselor Paul Hudson, current President of the Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors, about a range of issues in the field. Among other things, they dive into the effects of the Dobbs decision, diversity efforts in the genetic counseling, and preventing discrimination from the use of genetic information. Interview starts at 2:20. Show notes, links, and streams at prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Scott Rider, an Ohioan at heart living with Parkinson's Disease in South Carolina. Scott joined Dan at the WCBE studios on a trip back to Columbus to receive some care, taking the time to reflect on his experience with Parkinson's, state of support and research for those living with the disease, and some of the infrastructure challenges we face in providing communities and homes in which people with mobility challenges can live. At 1:01, you'll hear a new edition of "Things You Need to Know," brought to you in collaboration with the Center for Community Solutions. The interview begins at 4:27. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Greg Moody about his work as the Director of Governor Kasich’s Office of Health Transformation as well as his current work on promoting nonpartisan leadership in health care at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. Show notes and links at prognosisohio.com.

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Overview: Dan talks with Councilwoman and State Representative-Elect Michele Grim about her recent medical debt relief plan in Toledo, which partners with RIP Medical Debt and uses ARPA funds to eliminate $240 million in medical debt in Lucas County.

1:00 - Things You Need to Know

5:20 - Interview with Councilwoman Michele Grim

7:00 - How the plan works

12:30 - The projected impact of the plan

15:23 - Next steps and timeline

19:00 - Eligibility for the program

21:25 - Looking forward: What Rep-elect Grim hopes to accomplish in the General Assembly

This episode was produced by Dan Skinner. Editorial and production support from Angela Lin. Special thanks to Patti Carlyle at Community Solutions for help with the Things You Need to Know segment. For show notes and episode archive, visit prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network.

On this, the first installment of our collaboration with the Ohio Journal of Public Health, Dan talks with Drs. Dean VanNasdale and Andy Wapner of Ohio State University about the state of vision care in Ohio, especially in light of Ohio's decision, in 2014, to expand it's Medicaid program as part of the Affordable Care Act. Plus, a new installment "Things You Need to Know," focusing on Adverse Childhood Events, produced in collaboration with the Center for Community Solutions. Interview starts at 3:52. Read VanNasdale et al's full paper in the Ohio Journal of Public Health. You can learn more about health insurance and eye care from Prevent Blindness. You can also read more about our guests, Dean VanNasdale and Andy Wapner.

This episode was produced by Dan Skinner. Editorial and production support from Angela Lin. Special thanks to Patti Carlyle at Community Solutions for help with the Things You Need to Know segment. For show notes and episode archive, visit prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network.

Dan Skinner first learned about Al Edmondson and his barbershop, A Cut Above the Rest, after reading a Columbus Dispatch article about the Everyday Hero award bestowed on Edmondson. As a community hub, the barbershop not only provides haircuts, but it also offers health screenings and other resources to neighbors and customers in the Near East Side. Plus, our first installment of "Things You Need to Know," produced in collaboration with the Center for Community Solutions. Show notes: prognosisohio.com. Hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Copywriting and production support by Angela Lin. “Things You Need To Know” written by Patti Carlyle and Dan Skinner. Music by Kyle Rosenberger. Prognosis Ohio is a member of the WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network. Prognosis Ohio is a production of Prognosis Ohio, LLC.

Dan talks with Hope Lane-Gavin of the Center for Community Solutions about CCS’ new health and human services fact sheets–each of which shines an important and often sobering light on the situation in Ohio, especially on the cusp of an election of consequence. Show notes are up at prognosisohio.com and WCBE.org. This episode produced in collaboration with the Center for Community Solutions.

Two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Ohio, Dan and Minority Leader Allison Russo reflect on what we have – and haven’t — learned from the pandemic. They also discuss the importance of voting and democratic responsiveness to health. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner speaks with Nancy Woods and Michael Goughenour, organizers with the Southeast Ohio-focused River Valley Organizing, about their community-centered approach to “building each other up for a better Ohio.” Show notes at prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network.

Dan Skinner talks with Stephen David and Alwiyah Shariff with the Columbus Safety Collective to reimagine what public safety could look like in Columbus. The effort focuses on community members and their expertise in collective care as a non-police alternative response. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

On the last episode of the 2021-2022 season, Dan Skinner talks with Dr. Marium Husain, physician and oncologist-in-training, climate activist, and current President of the Islamic Medical Association of North America. Dan and Marium talk about a wide range of issues, including health challenges and opportunities in Ohio's Muslim communities; stigma and violence impacting Ohio's Muslims; and opportunities presented by interfaith collaboration. Streams, show notes, and ways to support Prognosis Ohio at prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Glennon Sweeney, a senior research associate at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, about how the historical design of Central Ohio's communities--both urban and suburban--continues to perpetuate inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes. Show notes, audio streams, and more are at prognosisohio.com. Hosted by Dan Skinner, production support by Trish Mayhorn, music by Kyle Rosenberger.

On this episode, Dan Skinner talks with Maureen Stapleton, Director of Celebrate One, and housing expert Barbara Poppe, about the Healthy Beginnings at Home project. HBAH is a housing stabilization pilot program for pregnant women. Led by the infant mortality prevention collaborative CelebrateOne, but supported as well by an impressive and expansive group of organizations, HBAH was designed to improve maternal and infant health outcomes for low-income families. And while Dan, Maureen, and Barb get into the findings of the pilot phase of the project, and talk about how it might be scaled in such a way to start to help more and more families, they also talk about additional ways to address more systemic problems in housing in Ohio.

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Editorial and Production Support by Trish Mayhorn

Music by Kyle Rosenberger

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On Episode 107, Dan talks with sports writer and Ohioan Craig Calcaterra about his new book, Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game (Belt Publishing 2022). Topics include sports as a health question; the intersection of sports and the health of American social and political life; women's sports and fandom; sports betting; and what healthy fandom looks like. Show notes and links will be up at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org.

Dan Skinner talks with mindfulness coach Daron Larson about why mindfulness is worth fighting for despite attempts by workplaces and profiteers to reduce it to a gimmick. Topics include the mindfulness-industrial complex, whether mindfulness is inherently individualistic, and how small adjustments in individual approaches to difficult situations can improve one's quality of life and enjoyment. Show notes, links and episode archive is at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org.

On episode 105, Dan Skinner talks with civil rights icon, Jim Obergefell, about his motivations for running for State Representative in the Sandusky area (the exact district is STILL TBD). Dan and Jim talk about the transformative nature of caregiving, the importance of caring for caregivers, the Ohio legislative map debacle, the importance of Lake Erie to northern Ohio, and how Jim's friendship with Rick Hodges (the other namesake of Obergefell v. Hodges) might point towards opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on important issues affecting Ohioans. Show notes and streams at prognosisohio.com and WCBE.org. Hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Show notes and support by Trish Mayhorn.

Dan Skinner talks with Maria Bruno, Public Policy Director for Equality Ohio about the wave of anti-trans laws under consideration in Ohio, and organization’s efforts to support LGBTQ Ohioans generally. Show notes at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org.

As the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings approaches, host Dan Skinner talks with Sharon Kim and Rebecca Nelson of OPAWL, a grassroots member-led community that organizes for social justice and elevates the voices, visibility, and progressive leadership of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and nonbinary people in Ohio. Dan, Sharon, and Rebecca discuss alarming increases in anti-Asian bias, discrimination, and violence and policies and initiatives to reduce such incidents.

On Episode 102 of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines. Dan and David talk about the corrosive and antidemocratic effects of corruption, including gerrymandering and pay-to-play politics in Ohio, and unpack the ways in which these trends undermine health outcomes in Ohio. For show notes, streams, social media links, and to find out how to support the show, check out the show's website at prognosisohio.com.

On the new Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with healthcare reporter and Ohio native Ginger Christ. Ginger is Modern Healthcare’s post-acute care and staffing reporter. Based in Northeast Ohio where she grew up, Christ has most recently covered healthcare and transportation for The Cleveland Plain Dealer. To see the scope of Ginger’s recent reporting, visit her splash page at Modern Health Care. This is Ginger’s second appearance on Prognosis Ohio, and you can listen to her first appearance here.

On the episode, Ginger talks about some of her recent work on issues such as food insecurity among health care workers, challenges among and concerns within home healthcare, the role of immigrants and refugees in filling staffing shortages in Ohio and around the U.S, and travel nursing. Dan and Ginger also talk about working with sources and earning trust in a health care industry that is notoriously tight-lipped, but also given the vulnerabilities that many health care workers face.

For more episodes and to support the show, see prognosisohio.com.

On the 100th episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan checks in with Senator Sherrod Brown. They talk about the state of things with the Build Back Better Act and Sen. Brown explains why he is focusing so intently on one piece of BBB: making the Child Tax Credit permanent. Other topics include corruption in the Ohio state legislature and the resilience of the Ohio people despite their government failing them. Visit prognosisohio.com for show notes and learn how you can support the podcast.

Dan Skinner talks with policy analyst Rob Moore of Scioto Analysis about the impending legalization of sports betting in Ohio. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Malik Perkins, Public Relations Manager at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective about the state of food insecurity in Ohio, efforts to reduce stigma about the need for food support, and the many services the MOFC provides. Read more and learn how you can support MOFC's work here. Show notes will be posted at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org. This episode of Prognosis Ohio was hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Music by Kyle Rosenberger. To learn more about Prognosis Ohio, please visit the show’s website at prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network. Ideas for guests? Email prognosisohio@gmail.com.

On episode 97 of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with Isi Ikharebha Green, Executive Director at Physicians CareConnection (the PCC). The PCC, an affiliate of the Columbus Medical Association, is a volunteer-based, charitable organization that helps coordinate care for vulnerable adults in Central Ohio. This includes any person who has healthcare challenges due to individual barriers. The PCC's work with adults spans Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Union, and Madison counties. Show notes at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org. This episode of Prognosis Ohio was hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Production assistance and social media support by Lexie Merritt. Music by Kyle Rosenberger. To learn more about Prognosis Ohio, and check out the show’s evolving social media presence, please visit the show’s website at prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is a member of WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network. Ideas for guests? Email prognosisohio@gmail.com.

Dan Skinner interviews Prof Harvey Miller, an expert in (among other things) sustainability and transportation. Dan and Harvey talk about how the new infrastructure bill stands to address some of Ohio's dire transportation and other infrastructure needs, as well as a range of topics including the culture of cars in Ohio, micromobility (scooters), ride hailing, buses, walking, and even tree canopies. Show notes at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org. Episode hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Prognosis Ohio is part of the WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network.

Dan Skinner talks with Nita Sweeney, author, runner, and mental health advocate. Topics include wellness and the wellness industry, running and depression, privilege and exercise. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com and wcbe.org.

Dan talks with Beth Connolly and Mark Robyn of the Pew Charitable Trusts about the opioid crisis, and what to do with the settlement money that is forthcoming into Ohio. Show notes and links at prognosisohio.com and wcbe.org.

What is the current state of abortion access in Ohio, and what does the future hold? On the new episode of Prognosis Ohio, host Dan Skinner talks with Professor B. Jessie Hill, JD, who is Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law. Dan and Jessie talk about the current state of abortion access and reproductive rights generally in Ohio, and what restrictive abortion laws in court-sb8-texas-abortion-hearings.html">Texas and Mississippi might mean for Ohio. Dan asks Jessie to share some of her personal reflections on doing this work over the past few decades, to which Hill responds that the current moment is perhaps the most pivotal moment reproductive rights advocates have experienced since the early 1970s before Roe v. Wade became law. In the episode, listeners will learn about the disjuncture between law and public opinion (a majority of Ohioans support Roe v. Wade), which Hill explains is in part a function of a theme that comes up often on Prognosis Ohio: gerrymandering. Perhaps most important, Skinner and Hill talk about what the state of things would be in Ohio if Roe were to be court-roe-wade.html">overturned. The episode opens with a clip from last week’s episode, in which David DeWitt, Editor-in-Chief of the Ohio Capital Journal notes that the current Ohio General Assembly has shown itself interested in passing all manner of abortion restrictions.

Dan Skinner talks with Jake Zuckerman and David DeWitt of the Ohio Capital Journal about the state of things at the Ohio Statehouse since the summer. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com and WCBE.org.

In this episode, Dan Skinner talks with Amy Rohling McGee, President of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, and Zach Reat, HPIO's Director of Data Management and Analysis, about HPIO's 2021 Health Value Dashboard. Topics include adverse childhood events and trauma, racism and health disparities, and how to move Ohio's health infrastructure and programs toward a model based on prevention. Show notes and links posted at prognosisohio.com.

On the penultimate episode of the season, Dan Skinner talks with former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in Ohio's 11th District. Topics include the relationship between inequality, poverty, and health; social determinants and infrastructure; Medicare for All; and the stakes of the special election to replace former Rep. Marcia Fudge, who is now Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development in the Biden administration. Show notes and links at prognosisohio.com and WCBE.org (under the Podcast Experience).

Dan talks with OSU dermatologist and researcher, Benjamin Kaffenberger, MD, about a study he is leading to develop new drugs that aim to relieve cancer patients of pain caused by cancer treatments, known as "Hand-Foot Skin Reaction." Topics include cancer care, dermatology and its relationship with oncology, the cost of pharmaceuticals, and more. Show notes will be up at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

On the latest episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan turns over the interview mic to the show's Spring 2021 college intern, Ohio University student Claire McGee, who talks with Betsy Anderson, Executive Director of Serenity Grove, a not-for-profit level II transitional recovery home in Athens, Ohio. Under the direction of Women for Recovery, Serenity Grove provides a safe, transitional environment in which women struggling with addiction can develop skills for independent, sober living. In their conversation, Claire and Betsy address the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, gender inclusivity, and how addiction and recovery have changed during the pandemic.

Building on several past episodes exploring pharmaceutical access and pricing in Ohio, Dan talks with Loren Anthes of the Center for Community Solutions and Antonio Ciaccia of 46Brooklyn about a paper Loren recently circulated offering policy options for Ohio. Topics include ways to slow, set, cap, and regulate prices; the degree to which research and development will (or will not) be affected by caps and controls; patents; the role of pharmacy benefit managers; and more. Show notes at prognosisohio.com.

On this two part episode, Dan Skinner first talks with Rep. Erica Crawley (26th House District) and Rep. Gayle Manning (55th House District) about their advocacy for expanding Medicaid postpartum health care services for new mothers from the current 60 days to the federal maximum. Then, in Part II, Dan talks with Kelly Vyzral of Children's Defense Fund of Ohio, who provides some reflections and expert commentary on Dan's conversation with the legislators. Topics include the importance of the Medicaid postpartum coverage, proposals to increase access to doula care, bipartisanship in addressing policy challenges in maternal and infant health, and the efficiencies of health policy that emphasizes prevention. Show notes with links and more information about the guests will be available at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Max Filby, health and medicine reporter at The Columbus Dispatch. Topics include recent developments with vaccination supply and demand, a recent ebola scare, and lessons learned from the pandemic, both for reporting and for public health in Ohio. Show notes at wcbe.org and prognosisohio.com. Subscribe and support the show: prognosisohio.com. Prognosis Ohio is part of the WCBE Podcast Experience and a member of the Health Podcast Network.

Dan Skinner talks with Andrea Hoffman, a sophomore at Ohio Northern University who lives with cystic fibrosis. Andrea shares her reflections on the pandemic, especially insofar as her pre-pandemic life already required that she take many of the same precautions that Ohioans have had to implement to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The conversation is grounded in reflections Andrea offered in a recently-published op-ed on CNN.com. Show notes posted at WCBE.org (under the Podcast Experience tab) and prognosisohio.com. Email Prognosis Ohio with your show ideas and comments at prognosisohio@gmail.com. Listen to previous episodes and support the show at PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with author Brian Alexander about his new book, The Hospital: Life, Death and Dollars in a Small American Town. Topics include the state of the American health care system, with a particular focus on consolidation, inequality, and the relationship between hospitals and the economic and cultural lives of Americans, particularly in small towns and cities. Show notes at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

In this episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner speaks with Dr. Tracy Nájera and Kelly Vyzral from the Children’s Defense Fund of Ohio (CDF), an organization that champions policies and programs that lift children out of poverty, protect them from abuse and neglect, and ensures kids’ access to appropriate and targeted health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation. Tracy is the Executive Director of CDF Ohio and Kelly is a Senior Health Policy Associate. In their conversation with Dan, they discuss the Ohio Biennial Budget, current legislation regarding doula services in Ohio, and the potential impacts on women’s and children’s health in the state. See show notes at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Kyle Strickland of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Roosevelt Institute, and My Brother's Keeper Ohio. Topics include equity and racial justice in health and health care, geography and health disparity, health across the lifecourse, and the importance of understanding how where one started shapes where one often ends up in the U.S.

Show notes at wcbe.org and PrognosisOhio.com. Prognosis Ohio on Twitter: @prognosisohio

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This episode produced by Dan Skinner and Claire McGee.

Dan Skinner talks with State Senator Tina Maharath (OH-3) about her and her family's harrowing 2020 experience with COVID-19, health disparities and the importance of cultural competency in Ohio's health care workforce, the Majority's hypocritical Statehouse policies during the pandemic, and more. Show notes at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Dr. Marium Husein, Ariunaa Bayanjargal, and Anna Cifranic of Ohio Clinicians for Climate Action. OCCA is a statewide group of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals who recognize the intersection of patient health and climate, and serve as credible sources for health-based environmental policy perspectives. Topics include the clinician’s role in climate justice, Ohio environmental policy, and the future of environmental health in medicine. OCCA emphasizes the need for environmental health curriculum and advocacy in clinical spaces and in medical education. Show notes and links up at wcbe.org and prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Aryeh Alex, Franklin Township Trustee, champion of Columbus, Ohio's Metro Parks, Democratic Party campaign official, and advocate for Crohn's Disease patients. Listen as Dan and Aryeh put together the pieces of Aryeh's many contributions to Central Ohio. Show notes up at wcbe.org and prognosisohio.com.

Dan talks with Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, Founding Director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, and Dan Fagan, Director of Population Health for United Church Homes. They discuss how the Center is supporting the Ohio aging population through times of isolation, but also touch on issues of vaccination, ethics within senior community living, and more. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com.

On this "podswap" episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner is interviewed by Kevin Milligan, one of the hosts of the very informative medical education podcast, UnsCripted Medicine. Kevin talks with Dan about his work as a medical educator, why health policy is important for medical students, and how changes in medicine and health care shape what medical students need to know. Subscribe to UnsScripted where you get fine podcasts, and visit prognosisohio.com for more info.

Dan Skinner talks with Paige Pfleger, health and science reporter at WOSU for the past few years, but now on her way to WPLN in Nashville. Dan and Paige discuss Paige's time in Ohio, the challenges and joys of covering stories intersecting with health, and how journalists can stay connected to communities in a rapidly-shifting journalism industry. Show notes at wcbe.org and prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Mike Corey, Executive Director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County about how Ohio's non-profits have been doing through the pandemic, the consequences of the dreadful federal response to COVID19, and how you can can help support organizations doing important work in the community.

Rick Hodges, Executive in Residence at Ohio University and former Director of the Ohio Department of Health talks with Dan Skinner about Ohio's response to the COVID19 pandemic. Topics include differences between the current moment and Ohio's experience with ebola during Hodges' time at ODH; the frustrating politics of the current moment; and the federal response (or lack thereof) to COVID19. Show notes at WCBE.org and PrognosisOhio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with three legal and public health experts from Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law: Patricia Zettler, Efthimios Parasidis, and Micah Berman. Topics include how to understand safety concerns and the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization process; building trust among Americans considering getting vaccinated; plans for a just distribution of approved vaccines; and how to understand the role of market competition and international cooperation. Show notes at WCBE.org (Podcast Experience tab) and prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Mike Craycraft, testicular cancer survivor, clinical pharmacist, and founder of the Testicular Cancer Society about trends, research, and treatment for testicular cancer, as well as disparities and challenges in educating young people about about the disease. Show notes at WCBE.org, under the Podcast Experience tab. More information at prognosisohio.com

Dan Skinner talks with Loren Anthes of the Center for Community Solutions about the big announcement in Ohio signaling major changes to the competitiveness and approach to delivering Medicaid for Ohioans. Show notes up at wcbe.org (under the Podcast Experience tab), and on prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Orman Hall, a distinguished expert on addiction, mental health, and suicide, about recent research he conducted in collaboration with colleagues from organizations across Ohio. Show notes at WCBE.org and prognosisohio.com.

Dan Skinner talks with Washington Post reporters Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas about reporting they have done at the nexus of Ohio and the national response to COVID-19. Topics include Gov. DeWine's false positive test for COVID-19, efforts to push back against misinformation about COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and school reopening discussions. Show notes at wcbe.org under the Podcast Experience tab. PrognosisOhio.com and follow at @prognosisohio

In this special mid-week bonus episode, Dan talks with Ohio-based policy analyst Rob Moore (Scioto Analysis) about the evolution of thinking about masks over the past few months of the pandemic. Show notes at WCBE.org under the Podcast Experience tab.

Dan Skinner talks with Joe Apgar, Chief Operating Officer of Pelotonia, about how the organization is approaching their programming during the pandemic, the changing terrain of cancer research, health disparities in cancer, and more. Show notes up at WCBE.org under the Podcast Experience tab. This episode is dedicated to Shin Linsaka. RIP and #LiveLikeShin.

Dan Skinner talks with Marty Schladen of the Ohio Capital Journal about his reporting on Ohio's on-going efforts to address persistent and costly problems with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which he calls "the most important health care issue you haven't heard of." Show notes up at WCBE.org, under the Podcast Experience tab.

In this episode, Dan Skinner talks with three representatives of the Ohio Environmental Council about water in Ohio. Topics include lead, "forever chemicals," and other developments on the city and state levels. Show notes available at wcbe.org under the WCBE "Podcast Experience" tab.

In this episode, host Dan Skinner, Associate Professor of Health Policy at Ohio University, talks with Rep. Beth Liston, a physician and representative of Ohio's 21st House District, as well as Kathryn Poe, a health care activist, writer, and Capital University student. Topics include the importance of affordable insulin, new policy proposals to cap insulin prices and take other steps to bring awareness to the issue and support patients. See show notes on WCBE.org's Podcast Experience web page.