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Awarding the Jam: Bob Regan, Operation Song and the Hearst Award 23:36

7d ago23:36

23:36

One of the most important weeks in the JMC calendar is Hearst Award Week. The Randolph William Hearst Foundation honors excellence in journalism and during this week we welcome our Hearst Award Honoree, this year it's Bob Regan, on to campus and a bunch of activities happen in DBH. Bob Regan, founder of Operation Song, led some of or MCOM classes, …

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G'day Jams: SJSU x SUT, a Trans-Pacific Creative Jam Coming Soon 18:09

14d ago18:09

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An almost off-the-cuff episode. Rowena Ulbrick from Swinburne University in Australia was in town today and we worked on the planning stage of a soon-to-be-revealed Creative Jam. The Jam is a collaborative effort between us and Swinburne where we'll ask student teams to solve a problem and create a product using generative AI. This will happen in t…

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Ads and Jams and NYC: What's the Spartan Ad Club Up To? 14:00

19d ago14:00

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Today's episode is the first one to feature one of our in-house student orgs - the Spartan Ad Club. As the student chapter of the American Advertising federation they offer a whole lotta opportunities to students interested in the communications fields. From local agency visits, to competition entries and networking, all the way to an annual trip t…

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Freedom to Jam: Takeaways and Talking Points from the Free Speech Symposium 20:57

27d ago20:57

20:57

In this episode I chat to Charity Spicer, one of our student journalists, and Ralph Nicholls, one of our Journalism professors. Both attended the Georgetown Free Speech Symposium that we hosted here at SJSU last week (09/19-20/2024). Our fireside chat delves into the issues raised by the various panels, the implications of technologies on the futur…

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Jammin' with our Belgian friends: A visit from MADEx 15:28

1M ago15:28

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MADEx is an amazing educational opportunity offered to students in colleges across Flanders, Belgium. A group of around 30 students visit the Bay Area every September to connect with Silicon Valley companies, work on a creative brief and spend the day with us! We had a packed day hosting the students and their instructors. Our students from the adv…

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General Jams: What's new and what's happenin' 31:09

1M ago31:09

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In the first episode I chat to Juan, our TV studio engineer and all round bag of energy, and Ernie, our school office whizkid, about the things we have going on this semester. And about our student media, and our student orgs, and generally about what a great place JMC actually is. Listen in for a sneak peek of things to come.…

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Preparing for Zika 9:00

7y ago9:00

9:00

Infectious disease outbreaks are no longer just about bacteria and viruses, but also the social and economic world we create.

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Researching Zika 9:00

7+ y ago9:00

9:00

Research can put a human face on health emergencies and help us respond to them more effectively.

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Ethics and Zika virus 8:29

7+ y ago8:29

8:29

Evidence is not enough to shape health policy and practice. We also need to consider bioethics to take the right action for society.

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Long-term management of congenital Zika virus syndrome 10:09

7+ y ago10:09

10:09

Is microcephaly just the tip of an enormous iceberg? Dr Vanessa van der Linden was the first doctor to make the connection between Zika virus infection and babies born with microcephaly.

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Zika epidemiology 10:12

7+ y ago10:12

10:12

How can epidemiology help solve some of the mysteries around Zika virus transmission and the rare but serious neurological disorders associated with it, in particular Guillain-Barr?yndrome and microcephaly?

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Mental health atlas 2011 6:44

13y ago6:44

6:44

One in four people develop some kind of mental illness at some point in their lives. WHO's Mental health atlas 2011 examines the extent of mental health needs and services around the world.

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The first official World Hepatitis Day, 28th July 7:30

13y ago7:30

7:30

World Health Organization has declared the 28th July as World Hepatitis Day. The slogan for this first year is "Know it. Confront it. Hepatitis affects everyone, everywhere".

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World Report on disability podcast 6:53

13+ y ago6:53

6:53

In New York this week, the World Health Organization, together with the World Bank, launched the first ever World report on disability.

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World Health Day 2011: combat drug resistance 5:30

13+ y ago5:30

5:30

This year's World Health Day focuses on the dangers of resistance to today's infection-fighting wonder drugs. The world is on the brink of losing these miracle cures.

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Worldwide alcohol trends 5:56

13+ y ago5:56

5:56

New and comprehensive study on the consumption of alcohol reveals worrying trends on alcohol use around the world.

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Physical activity a key in preventing some cancers 6:06

13+ y ago6:06

6:06

Low levels of physical activity are associated with a high risk of colon cancer and breast cancer.

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Tracking resources for women's and children's health 6:22

13+ y ago6:22

6:22

A newly formed Commission on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health will track resources pledged to actual results. The Commission will provide evidence of which programmes are most effective in saving the lives of women and children and ensure that the money doesn't get swallowed up through inefficiency or corruption.…

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World Health Report 2010: the path to universal coverage 3:45

14y ago3:45

3:45

The World health report 2010 focuses on how to pay for health care. The report looks at how to raise sufficient funds, how to raise funds fairly and how to get better value for money by becoming more efficient.

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Improving cancer control in developing countriese 7:37:00

14y ago7:37:00

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Three-quarters of cancer deaths occur in developing countries where the resources needed to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer are severely limited. As a result WHO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have created a Joint Programme on Cancer Control focusing on the needs of developing countries.…

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Mental health Intervention guide to make care more accessible 7:07:00

14y ago7:07:00

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WHO estimates that over 75% of people living in developing countries do not receive any mental health treatment or care. A new, easy-to-use guide to identify and provide care for mental health disorders will help expand care at a cost that is affordable, even for low- and middle-income countries.

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Challenges still remain after the floods in Pakistan 6:51:00

14y ago6:51:00

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The floods in Pakistan have had an enormous consequences for the health of millions of people. They have also impacted the ability to deliver emergency and routine health care across the country.

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World Humanitarian Day 6:00

14y ago6:00

6:00

Thousands of humanitarian workers, either with local organizations or international bodies like WHO, strive during crises, to ensure survivors have access to the most basic human rights, including health, shelter and food.

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Good health in youth sets the stage for well-being in later life 6:35

14y ago6:35

6:35

Many young people engage in behaviours that are dangerous not only to their current state of health, but also puts their health at risk for years to come.

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Organ donors still scarce 6:00

14y ago6:00

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Demand for organs outstrips supply in almost every country of the world. In many places the wait for an organ can be measured in years. One way to improve the situation is by donors making sure their families understand their wishes, which allows doctors to proceed with the donation process.

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Improving health workforce migration 7:00

14+ y ago7:00

7:00

High-income countries are increasingly dependent on doctors and nurses who have been trained abroad. But the migration of health workers weakens the health systems in the countries of origin. WHO's Code of practice on the international recruitment of health personnel aims to achieve a balance between the interests of health workers, source countrie…

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Polio: the fight till eradication 8:54

14+ y ago8:54

8:54

Polio eradication is at a critical juncture. While the world is close to stamping out polio, this will require renewed commitment. Specifically it will entail renewed political, financial and scientific commitment.

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Anniversary of smallpox eradication 7:25

14+ y ago7:25

7:25

A statue was erected to mark the 30th anniversary of smallpox eradication. In this podcast past members of the Smallpox Eradication Programme explain challenges they faced in eradicating the disease.

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Harmful effects of tobacco marketing and smoke on women and girls 6:01

14+ y ago6:01

6:01

World No Tobacco Day 2010 draws particular attention to female smokers. Women and girls are a major target for the tobacco industry.

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Appropriate antivenoms an effective treatment for snakebites 6:07

14+ y ago6:07

6:07

In contrast to many other serious health conditions, a highly effective treatment to snakebites exists. Most deaths and serious consequences from snakebites are entirely preventable by making antivenom more widely available.

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Clean hands can prevent the spread of disease 5:45

14+ y ago5:45

5:45

The WHO "Save lives: clean your hands" campaign invites healthcare workers, hospitals and organizations around the world to actively promote improved hand hygiene to reduce infections.

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Diagnostic tests can help Count Malaria Out 6:03

14+ y ago6:03

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Better diagnostic testing may be a key to count malaria cases and help defeat the disease. Also better tests will more accurately identify who actually has the disease, make sure people get the correct medicines and prevent the misuse of malaria drugs.

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How urban policies can make city living healthier and safer 7:26

14+ y ago7:26

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With the majority of the world's population living in cities and towns, this podcast marking World Health Day addresses ways to build healthy and safe urban environments.

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Marking International Women's Day 6:25

14+ y ago6:25

6:25

This episode marking International Women's Day looks at women through the themes of education, health care and armed conflict.

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Anti-tobacco conventions fifth anniversary 6:04

14+ y ago6:04

6:04

The fifth anniversary of worlds first global public health treaty, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control provides a time to reflect on its achievements.

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New technology strengthens Africa's health workforce 4:00

14+ y ago4:00

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This episode focuses on how new technology is helping to strengthen Africa's health workforce to address the enormous public health challenges there.

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About two out of five cancers can be prevented 4:40

14+ y ago4:40

4:40

As we mark World Cancer Day, this episode focuses on cancer prevention. Each year, over 12 million people are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer kills more people than AIDS, malaria, and TB combined but the good news is that approximately two out of five cancers are potentially preventable.

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WHO's critical contribution in the humanitarian health response 4:36

14+ y ago4:36

4:36

Haiti's earthquake ranks among the most devastating and logistically challenging in recent history. Before the earthquake, Haiti already suffered from high rates of maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS and malnutrition. Listen to what WHO and others are doing for the huge numbers of people needing surgery and other medical treatment.…

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Haiti earthquake: the emergency health response 4:42

15y ago4:42

4:42

The severe earthquake that struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic has inflicted large-scale damage, including to hospitals and health facilities. In this episode we talk to WHO experts about the situation and the emergency health response.

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Successes and challenges of 2009 6:17

15y ago6:17

6:17

The headline that dominated the year was easily the H1N1 pandemic. On 11 June, 2009, WHO declared the start of the first influenza pandemic since 1968. In this episode we listen to WHO's Director-General Dr Margaret Chan, discuss the successes and challenges of 2009.

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Climate change and the implications on human health 6:23

15y ago6:23

6:23

We now know that climate change aggravates health problems, most of which are concentrated in the developing world. This episode discusses the impact on human health of climate change.

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Implementing smoke-free environments 5:58

15y ago5:58

5:58

This episode focuses on the damage caused by second-hand smoke, and what some countries are doing to mitigate its harmful effects.

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20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 5:58

15y ago5:58

5:58

The Convention is the key piece of international law for the protection and fulfilment of the health, developmental, social, economic, and cultural needs of all children. WHO uses the CRC and works with countries to get the right laws and policies in place so that all kids get the food they need, the right treatment when they get sick, and grow up …

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Women and health: today's evidence tomorrow's agenda 5:10

15y ago5:10

5:10

A new report recently launched - Women and health: today's evidence tomorrow's agenda - provides a baseline of data about the health of women and girls throughout the life-course, in different parts of the world, and in different groups within countries.

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Raising awareness about breast cancer 5:45

15y ago5:45

5:45

October is Breast cancer awareness month and in this episode we look at how a disease once considered a close companion of affluent societies has moved to the developing world.

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Providing health care in times of crisis 5:02

15y ago5:02

5:02

To mark the United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction, we look at why hospitals must be ready to provide health care in times of crisis.

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Progress report on the fight against HIV/AIDS 5:18

15y ago5:18

5:18

More than four million HIV-positive people are now receiving life-saving treatment. In this episode we look at a new report that shows progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS as well as some of the challenges that lie ahead.

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Progress in preventing violence 4:43

15y ago4:43

4:43

Violence kills as many people as tuberculosis and approximately one and a half times as many people as malaria. In this episode, we look at the magnitude of the problem and what some countries are doing to prevent violence.

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Suicide risk high for young people 6:50

15y ago6:50

6:50

A recent WHO study shows that young people are often at risk, and that suicide is the second largest cause of mortality in the 10-24 age group. However, there are different risk factors in different cultures.

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Conflict, flooding pose health risks in the Philippines 6:35

15y ago6:35

6:35

Battered by conflict and flooding, hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines have been displaced and face multiple health risks. In this episode we look at how WHO is working to respond to the enormous health challenges they face.

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