Design Thinking in Public and Population Health: A Framework from My New Textbook
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Design Thinking in Public and Population Health: A Framework from My New Textbook
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In this solo episode, the podcast host, Dr. Kee Chan shares the inspiration, framework, and real-world applications behind her new textbook, Public and Population Health: Perspectives for Health Systems Management, published by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Drawing from years of teaching public health management at the University of Illinois Chicago alongside co-author Richard Sewell, Dr. Chan highlights why design thinking and systems thinking are essential to solving today’s “wicked” health problems. This episode is both a behind-the-scenes look at the book and a conversation about why leadership, empathy, and strategic thinking are critical for the next generation of public health professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why design thinking belongs in public health classrooms and leadership circles.
- What makes this textbook different from traditional public health texts.
- How students and instructors can use the book to bridge theory and practice.
- Key topics and tools from Chapter 2: Design Thinking for Population Health.
- Why blending public health and population health perspectives is necessary in today’s systems.
Who this episode is for:
- Public health, healthcare administration, and nonprofit management students.
- Faculty seeking practical, case-based curriculum aligned with CEPH and CAHME competencies.
- Practitioners moving into leadership roles in health systems, community organizations, or policy.
- Anyone looking to integrate innovation, equity, and systems change into their work.
Resources Mentioned:
- Order the textbook: www.ache.org/learning-center/publications/books/2529I
- Request an exam copy or instructor materials: learnbooks@ache.org
- Learn more about Kee Chan: www.keechanphd.com
- Explore ACHE Learn digital platform: www.ache.org/learning-center
Share this episode with:A colleague teaching public health leadership, a student looking for real-world tools, or anyone rethinking how we design and manage health systems.
Connect with the host, Dr. Kee Chan, on LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/keechan
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