Global Health Pursuit podcast

Global Health Pursuit

Why are infants still dying from preventable causes? How do national security policies impact the health of immigrants and refugees? What is voluntourism and can it harm the communities we intend to serve? The field of global health is vast, and the challenges can feel overwhelming. But learning about it shouldn’t be. Whether you're taking the first steps in the field of global health, a seasoned public health professional, or simply seeking inspiration from the stories of remarkable leaders, this podcast is for you. Discover how inspiring leaders are combating global poverty, bringing clean water to remote villages, expanding healthcare access, and much more. Hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman, Global Health Pursuit tackles these tough questions with a beginner's mindset. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes!

Why are infants still dying from preventable causes? How do national security policies impact the health of immigrants and refugees? What is voluntourism and can it harm the communities we intend to serve? The field of global health is vast, and the challenges can feel overwhelming. But learning about it shouldn’t be. Whether you're taking the first steps in the field of global health, a seasoned public health professional, or simply seeking inspiration from the stories of remarkable leaders, this podcast is for you. Discover how inspiring leaders are combating global poverty, bringing clean water to remote villages, expanding healthcare access, and much more. Hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman, Global Health Pursuit tackles these tough questions with a beginner's mindset. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes!

 

#79

Eye Health and Economic Growth: A Vision Worth Investing In... w/ Jack Hennessy

Ever thought about how a quick cataract surgery or a new pair of glasses might change not ... more

15 Apr 2025

47 MINS

47:04

15 Apr 2025


#78

76. Why Aren't We Teaching Mindfulness in the Classroom? w/ Annamarie Fernyak

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, where classroom challenges like lockdow... more

10 Apr 2025

28 MINS

28:47

10 Apr 2025


#77

75. Humanitarian Engineering and Service Learning: The AQUA-Villanova Connection

How does an engineering student shift their career ambitions from big pharma to global hea... more

01 Apr 2025

26 MINS

26:06

01 Apr 2025


#76

74. Feedswap: Narratives of Purpose, "On Eradicating Period Poverty"

For our first ever feedswap, I'm excited to bring you episode 63 of "Narratives of Purpose... more

25 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:41

25 Mar 2025


#75

73. Are We Defending Life or Not? Abortion Advocacy Through Data w/Lina López

Between 1999 and 2011, 17 Salvadoran women were sentenced to up to 40 years in prison afte... more

18 Mar 2025

42 MINS

42:43

18 Mar 2025


#74

72. Part 2: Inpatient Psychiatric Care Exposed: The Polarizing Views for Reform w/ Dr. Morgan Shield...

In the United States., psychiatric healthcare seems to be caught between two extreme ideol... more

11 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:50

11 Mar 2025


#73

71. Inpatient Psychiatric Care Exposed: Are We Healing Or Hurting Patients? w/ Dr. Morgan Shields

What if I told you that there are healthcare facilities that can inadvertently worsen your... more

04 Mar 2025

43 MINS

43:58

04 Mar 2025


#72

70. Podcasting for a Cause: Changing the Game For Charities w/ Jeremie Mani

What do charities truly need beyond just cash – a supportive community and ecosystem! Jere... more

25 Feb 2025

34 MINS

34:37

25 Feb 2025


#71

69. Realities for Asylum Seekers at the US-Mexico Border... w/ Erin Hughes

*Disclaimer - this episode was produced prior to Trumps inauguration on January 20th, 2025... more

18 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:42

18 Feb 2025


#70

68. Can a Podcast Become a Fundraising Machine? (Season 2 Finale)

I think yes! In this episode, I reflect on my journey thus far. Listen in for insights on ... more

19 Nov 2024

05 MINS

05:35

19 Nov 2024


#69

67. Menstruation Is Not Just a Women’s Issue. Here’s Why... w/ Danielle Keiser

Menstrual health is not just a women’s issue; it’s a vital topic for everyone, and underst... more

12 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:13

12 Nov 2024


#68

66. Challenges of Building a Medical Device Startup for Underserved Populations w/ Sona Shah

How does vital signs monitoring address neonatal mortality in low-income countries? What c... more

05 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:56

05 Nov 2024


#67

65. The Secrets of Ayurveda: Ancient Medicine for Modern Health w/ Austin Vantastic

Ayurveda, often dismissed as mere "woo woo," might just hold the key to understanding our ... more

29 Oct 2024

35 MINS

35:37

29 Oct 2024


#66

64. Behind the Scenes of World Pediatrics: Partnerships that Matter

How can we advance global pediatric care to reach children in the most underserved regions... more

22 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:23

22 Oct 2024


#65

63. Rewind: Elevating the Human Condition Through Pediatric Surgery w/ Vafa Akhavan

Did you know that only 3% of children in low income countries have access to surgery, whil... more

15 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:54

15 Oct 2024


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62. How Can Schools Better Support Refugee and Migrant Students? w/ Ilana Seff and Jeremy Aldrich

What unique challenges do refugee and migrant youth face during resettlement, and how can ... more

08 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:04

08 Oct 2024


#63

61. The Vital Role of Vaginal Microbiome Health: Insights from Dr. Craig Cohen

What is the vaginal microbiome, and why is it crucial for women's health? How does bacteri... more

01 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:19

01 Oct 2024


#62

60. What If Men Could Take Birth Control? w/ Heather Vahdat

What if men could share the responsibility for contraception? How could this reshape relat... more

24 Sep 2024

59 MINS

59:32

24 Sep 2024


#61

59. Guarding the Planet: Climate Change and National Security w/ Mike Smith

How do forest fires link to climate change? Why does climate pose a national security thre... more

17 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:13

17 Sep 2024