Episode 10: Heather Johnson - Information to Impact: Saving Lives in Public Health
In this episode of Shush Free Zone, host Dawn Brushammar sits down with Heather Johnson - a public health professional working at the intersection of evidence synthesis, health communication, and implementation science.
Heather’s career is a powerful example of what this podcast is all about: taking core library and information science skills such as organizing knowledge, evaluating evidence, translating complexity and applying them in ways that go far beyond traditional roles.
From systematic reviews to patient education to community health programming, Heather shows how getting the right information to the right people at the right time isn’t just good practice… it’s life-changing.
Heather holds both an MLIS and an MPH and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), continuing to bridge librarianship and public health in meaningful, scalable ways.
About Heather Johnson:
Heather Johnson is a public health professional specializing in evidence synthesis, cancer screening initiatives, and implementation science.
In her work within cancer diagnostics, she focuses on understanding what drives (or prevents) colorectal cancer screening, using systematic reviews and data-driven insights to inform real-world interventions.
Heather's work also encompasses:
Aydel Health - Where she is developing tailored patient education tools that improve understanding and reduce friction in healthcare. Sonoran Evidence Partners - Supporting libraries in designing and evaluating community health programs with measurable impact.
Relevant Links:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjohnson-publichealth/
Aydel Health:
Sonoran Evidence Partners: https://www.sonoranevidencepartners.com/