Dr. Stan Shanedling

Co-Host

Dr. Stanton Shanedling recently retired after 45 years of practice in the public health arena. He is presently the co-host of the HEALTH CHATTER Podcast. Dr. Shanedling was the Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Health Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) from 2005 - 2022. In that role, he advanced the MDH agenda to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke across Minnesota. Dr. Shanedling worked for UnitedHealth Group as a Senior Director, Strategic Operations in their European division training healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom in Chronic Disease Management. He holds an Assistant Professorship with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, and has taught prevention/health promotion courses. Dr. Shanedling holds a Ph.D. degree in adult education/health education, an MPH in Maternal and Child Health, and a BA in psychology all from the University of Minnesota. His professional interests include cardiovascular disease prevention, chronic disease management, and health disparities. He has received many awards at the State and National levels for his work linking the avenues of Public Health with Medicine. He volunteers at a local hospital in their orthopedic unit helping patients post knee replacement surgery. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, hiking with his dog, traveling, and reading.