Episode #408 Transforming Public Health Systems from Within, With Dr. Nicole D. Vick, MPH, CHES
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- Jun 10
- 3 min read
On This Episode Of The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Huntley and Dr. Nicole D. Vick discuss the evolution of public health, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges faced within the healthcare system. Dr. Vick shares her personal journey, including her experiences with workforce development and psychological safety, as well as the support she received during her recovery from a serious injury. The discussion emphasizes the need for community, advocacy, and finding one's strength in the public health landscape.
Meet Dr. Nicole D. Vick
Dr. Nicole D. Vick is a public health professional, educator, civic leader, podcaster, and author who has spent over twenty years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Southern California’s most underserved communities.
Her commitment to community has led to a few prestigious appointments. She serves on the boards of four public health/social service organizations and for two years chaired the Health Commission for the City of Los Angeles.
Dr. Vick has 15 years of teaching experience and enjoys bringing students the “Black Girl Magic” version of public health to students while providing them with a social justice lens to view the world. She has taught at Occidental College, California State University - Los Angeles, Ashford University, and University of Phoenix.
Dr. Vick has a Bachelor’s degree in public policy and management, a Master’s degree in public health, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, a place she lived less than 5 minutes away from growing up but felt beyond reach for a young girl from South Central LA.
Dr. Vick has authored two books and has written chapters for two anthologies. In her first book, “Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson” she shares both the heartbreaking pain and the extraordinary triumphs that led her to advocacy and social justice work.
Dr. Vick also has a weekly video podcast where she discusses critical issues in the Black community from a public health and social justice perspective.
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Conversation Highlights
The journey into public health can be shaped by personal experiences.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in professional development, especially for Black women.
Understanding psychological safety is vital for public health professionals.
Community support can significantly impact recovery and resilience.
Navigating healthcare challenges reveals systemic issues within the industry.
Public health professionals must advocate for themselves and their communities.
Finding one's strength and lane is essential in times of uncertainty.
The importance of listening to diverse perspectives in public health.
Personal experiences can inform broader public health narratives.
The role of humor and positivity in overcoming challenges.
"This may be the opportunity for us to rethink how to build public health, because when something is built on a messed-up foundation, you end up defaulting back to that." — Dr. Nicole D. Vick, MPH
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