Public Health and Wellness in the Digital Age

GuestBecca YannielloVice President of Population Health | Public Health AdvocateLinkedInHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug welcomes Becca Yanniello, a public health leader with over 15 years of experience in population health management. Together, they dive into the evolving role of public health in today’s digital world—and why it matters more than ever. Becca breaks down the difference between public health and traditional healthcare, highlights the lessons we’ve learned from COVID-19, and shares actionable tips for how individuals and communities can play a part in promoting wellness. She also introduces her new book, A Kid’s Book About Public Health, and talks about the importance of starting these conversations early—especially with kids.Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Becca Yanniello and her journey in public health03:10 – Public health vs. traditional healthcare: what’s the difference?07:25 – Areas of focus: from disease prevention to mental health and nutrition11:15 – Why public health matters now more than ever15:30 – Real-life wellness hacks for you and your community20:00 – How to teach public health to children24:45 – A sneak peek into Becca’s book: A Kid’s Book About Public HealthConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-executive-connect/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug