In this episode of By the Numbers, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, executive director of Children’s HealthWatch and a nationally recognized health policy expert. With decades of research connecting housing stability to child and family health, Stephanie shares how safe, stable, affordable housing acts as preventive care—and what communities can do to make that a reality.

Dr. Ettinger de Cuba served as the keynote speaker at the Polk County Housing Trust Fund's 2025 Housing Matters Symposium. Listen in to hear why housing is one of the most powerful public health tools we have.

In this special edition of By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast, members of Primary Health Care’s Student Advisory Council host part two of a podcast takeover to discuss youth mental health and the stigma that so often surrounds it.

From the pressures of school and social media to the challenges of seeking help, these young leaders share their perspectives on what it’s really like to navigate mental health as a teen. They also talk about ways to break the stigma, support friends, and advocate for better resources.

Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation—because mental health matters. Enjoy the second episode of Health Ya! with the PHC Student Advisory Council.

In this special edition of By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast, members of Primary Health Care’s Student Advisory Council host a podcast takeover to discuss youth mental health and the stigma that so often surrounds it.

From the pressures of school and social media to the challenges of seeking help, these young leaders share their perspectives on what it’s really like to navigate mental health as a teen. They also talk about ways to break the stigma, support friends, and advocate for better resources.

Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation—because mental health matters. Enjoy the very first episode of Health Ya! with the PHC Student Advisory Council.