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Podcasts

Overview

A podcast is a digital audio or video file that can be saved for playback on a portable media player or computer. The term podcast refers to both the actual content of the media file and the method by which the content is syndicated.

Podcasts at CDC

CDC offers a library of podcasts developed to deliver health information in a convenient and enjoyable format. You can listen to or view the podcasts from the CDC Web page or copy the files to your computer desktop or a mobile device, such as an iPod or other portable player. Podcasting is a unique opportunity for CDC to share information on a variety of subjects while allowing listeners to select specific topics of interest to them. Looking for information on flu vaccines? Want to learn more about the benefits of washing your hands?

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/podcasts to check out the most popular CDC podcasts!

Featured Social Media Podcasts

Graphic: Interactive Media. Blogging, Mobile Phones, and Public Health
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In this podcast, Erin Edgerton, CDC, and Craig Lefebvre, George Washington University discuss social media, blogs, and mobile technologies and how they can be used for public health. (Created: 5/15/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM)) Date Released: 6/30/2009

Graphic: Interactive Media. Mobile Technologies and Public Health
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In this podcast, Erin Edgerton, CDC, and Eric Holman, President of SmartReply, discuss why mobile technologies are an important communications tool for disseminating health messages.(Created: 9/5/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM))
Date Released: 1/12/2009

Graphic: Interactive Media. eGames Case Study: ReMission
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In this podcast, Erin Edgerton from CDC and Steve Cole from HopeLab discuss how eGames can be used for health communications and provide a case study example of the eGame ReMission, a health-based videogame for children with cancer. (Created: 12/29/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM))
Date Released: 12/29/2008

Graphic: Interactive Media. eGames for Health Communication
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There is a growing movement to use interactive games for health promotion. Dr. Debra Lieberman, from the University of California, discusses the potential and benefits of using interactive games for health and provides some tips on how to develop engaging interactive games for health for your target audience. (Created: 12/16/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM))
Date Released: 12/16/2008

Graphic: Interactive Media. An Overview of Social Media
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In this podcast, Erin Edgerton of CDC and Fard Johnmar of Envision Solutions discuss social media and how it can be used for public health. (Created: 12/9/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM))
Date Released: 12/9/2008