On This Episode Of The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Huntley and Jennie Wetter discuss the importance of sexual and reproductive health advocacy, the journey into public health, and the challenges faced in accessing reproductive health services. Jennie shares her personal experiences and insights from her work at the Population Institute and the Repros Fight Back Initiative, emphasizing the need for community engagement and self-care in advocacy work. The discussion also highlights the significance of the annual report card on reproductive health and offers advice for young advocates in the field.
Meet Jennie Wetter
Jennie Wetter (she/her/hers) is the Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative, where she fights every day for sexual and reproductive, health, rights, and justice. Jennie is also the creator and host of the rePROs Fight Back podcast, which is a deep-dive into sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. Originally from Wisconsin, she has lived in Washington D.C. for the last 18 years. She received her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her MA from the American University’s School for International Service.
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Conversation Highlights
The journey into public health can be non-linear and diverse.
Advocacy is crucial for ensuring access to reproductive health services.
Community engagement is essential for effective advocacy.
Self-care is vital to prevent burnout in advocacy work.
Access to reproductive health is complex and multifaceted.
Education and awareness are key to improving sexual health outcomes.
The Repros Fight Back Initiative focuses on sexual reproductive health rights.
The annual report card provides valuable insights into state-level reproductive health policies.
Skills gained in one area of public health can be applied to others.
It's important to take action and not feel paralyzed by the challenges.
"It's important to give people something tangible, like some action items that they can decide to take action on and to do something about it, other than just sit there and be angry and wallow in it." - Dr. Huntley
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