Managing Public Health in Urban vs Rural Communities

Managing Public Health in Urban vs Rural Communities

December 2, 2025 · 34 min · Season 2 · Episode 7

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In this episode, Callum interviews Colin Cox about his extensive career in public health and the differences in managing health in urban versus rural settings.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Callum sits down with Colin Cox, Director of Public Health (DPH) for Cumberland Council, to trace Colin’s journey through three decades of public health leadership in northern England. Colin shares how his unconventional career began with a psychology degree and early work on addiction and substance misuse in Stockport, before moving into broader public health roles and eventually leadership positions in Manchester and Cumbria. Col...

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Host: Callum

Guest: Colin Cox

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Organizations: Cumberland Council

Places: northern England, Stockport, Manchester, Cumbria

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