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PHEC 250: From Kinesiology To Public Health, with LaRita Laktonen-Ward, MPH
PHEC 250: From Kinesiology To Public Health, with LaRita Laktonen-Ward, MPH
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Today’s guest on Public Health Epidemiology Conversations is LaRita Laktonen-Ward, the Program Manager for the Coordinating Center at Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC). GHWIC is a CDC program focusing on improving the health of American Indians and Alaskan Natives through four key strategies; heart disease prevention, diabetes prevention, commercial tobacco cessation, and nutrition and exercise promotion. Although LaRita has only been in her current position for two months, her education in exercise science, her experience as a coach and a teacher, and her passion for connecting people through knowledge make her very well equipped for the job! To hear more about LaRita’s background, what led her to the field of public health, and whether a career in public health is for you, make sure to tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching
Released:
May 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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