248: Making Public Health Fun: How Health Whiz Is Changing the Game with Tobi Dare, MPH, and Tosin Ogunsola, MPH
Description
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks Tosin Ogunsola, MPH and Tobi Dare, MPH. They are co-creators of the Health Whiz game.
In this conversation, Tobi Dare and Tosin Ogunsola, co-founders of Health Whiz, share their journey in creating a board game aimed at improving public health literacy. They discuss their backgrounds in public health, the inspiration behind Health Whiz during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of gamification in health education.
The duo highlights the positive community response to their game, the mechanics of gameplay, and their long-term goals for expanding its reach. They also reflect on their professional experiences, the lessons learned in co-founding a business, and offer advice for aspiring public health professionals.
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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to HealthWhiz and Its Founders
@6:37 Inspiration Behind HealthWhiz
@9:14 The Role of Gamification in Public Health Education
@12:04 Community Response and Engagement with HealthWiz
@14:43 Â Game Format and Mechanics
@17:36 Understanding Health Literacy
@20:10 Expanding HealthWhiz's Reach
@22:44 Defining Public Health
@25:29 Educational Backgrounds and Their Influence
@28:03 Professional Experiences and Insights
@40:29 Epidemiology in Action
@43:12 Learning and Growth in Public Health
@45:29 Internships and Early Experiences
@47:03 Formative Experiences in Public Health
@50:57 Building HealthWhiz: A Collaborative Journey
@54:36 Lessons from Co-Founding HealthWiz
@59:28 Hard Lessons in Public Health
@1:04:40 Advice for Aspiring Public Health Professionals
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