The Power of Collective Action In Public Health

Collective action is the engine of public health transformation. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan shares the tactics that turn community frustration into real-world victories, like Pittsburgh’s fight for public water. The conversation also explores how building coalitions, fostering local connections, and embracing joy can challenge entrenched power and spark lasting change. References for Our Discussion ◼️ An overview of the commercial determinants of health ◼️ Pop Health ◼️ Gaslit Blogs Guest ◼️ Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan, DrPH, Founder and Principal Consultant, PoP Health Host(s) ◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc Producer(s) ◼️ Abhinya Gulasingam ◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP® Production Notes ◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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The Power of Collective Action In Public Health is an episode from Public Health Insight by PHI Media.

This episode is 23:46 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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