University of Iowa College of Public Health

Amy welcomes Ti Hsu, a PhD candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa to discuss stereotypes and stigma surrounding the mental health of Asian Americans and creating culturally responsive therapy services among different populations. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-asian-americans-mental-health-and-cultu...

Garrett has a great chat with Walter Linares from the Iowa City Bike Library as they discuss the public health benefits of biking and community-wide access to cycling resources. Learn more about the bike library at https://www.icbikelibrary.org/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-iowa-city-bike-library-and-public-healt...

Rasika welcomes guest Mariah Gesink, a hospital epidemiologist, to discuss the upcoming cold and flu season and steps you can take to lessen the chances of getting sick. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-infection-prevention-with-hospital-epidemiologist-mariah-gesink/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for a...

Lauren's guest is Peggy Shepard, co-founder and executive director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Peggy has long history of organizing and engaging Northern Manhattan residents in community-based planning and campaigns to address environmental protection and environmental health policy locally and nationally. Read more about WE ACT for Environmental Justice at https://www.weact.org/ A transc...

Rasika welcomes second-year Master of Health Administration students AnnaVay and Jashanjot to discuss their summer internship experiences and the valuable opportunities they provide for learning, networking, and professional growth. A transcription of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-mha-students-reflect-on-their-summer-internship-exper...

Adriana welcomes Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo from the University of Iowa's Department of Community and Behavioral Health for a wide-ranging discussion about HIV stigma, social determinants of health, medical ethics, health disparities, and more. A transcription of tis episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-social-determinants-stigma-and-health-d...

Night Slice is a new initiative from the University of Iowa's Women's Resource and Action Center that's designed to create a safe, alcohol-free, after-hours environment to help combat alcohol-related crimes on campus. Join Lauren and Jada and they welcome guests Nina Morrison and Sumita Subramani to discuss the program. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.e...

In August 2023, Iowa City's public bus system became a free service for all riders...no fare, no pass...just hop on. In this week's episode, Amy welcomes Darian Nagle-Gamm to discuss the program, its source of funding, long-term plans, and the public health and equity benefits of free public transportation. Read more about the service at https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/t...

In this episode, Lauren welcomes representatives from the University of Iowa's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, two on-campus organizations that assist students, staff, and faculty in meeting their basic needs, and discuss the importance of food and clothing accessibility and affordability for college students to survive and maintain a healthy lifestyle. More about the Food Pantry at: https://imu....

This week, Rasika and Lauren welcome Edith Parker, dean of the UI College of Public Health. They touch on a wide array of subjects including what's new this semester, curriculum updates, technology and education, and Dean Parker's vision for the future of the college. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-whats-new-at-the-ui-...

Amy welcomes representatives from Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County to talk about the connections with the community and the important work they do to provide resources and support for immigrants and low-income populations in the Iowa City area. Learn more about NCJC and their 50th anniversary celebration at https://ncjc.org/index.html A transcript of this episode is available at https://www....

This is the final episode of our series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health. Lauren's guest is Dr. Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks, OBGYN at University of Iowa Healthcare and medical director of Iowa City's Emma Goldman Clinic who shares her perspectives on the bill and discusses the future of abortion restrictions and how they can impact the a...

This is the 2nd episode of a 3-part series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health. Lauren's guest is Dr. Stephanie Radke, OBGYN at University of Iowa Healthcare who talks about Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" bill from a public health, medical, and healthcare perspective, including potential impact on underserved populations who can face barrie...

New Season....New Episode! We kick-off season #5 with the first episode of a series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health. Lauren's guest is professor Todd Pettys from the University of Iowa College of Law who gives a legal history of abortion rights in the US and Iowa and provides background on the recent court cases and legislation su...

In this final episode of the season, we bid 'farewell' to student hosts Anya and Radha. They share their experiences as grad students and plans for the future as well as highlights and favorite memories from their time as podcasters sitting in "the front row." A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-anya-and-radha-reflect-on-th...

Anya welcomes Dr. Pramōd Dwivedī , Director of Linn County (IA) Public Health and President-Elect of the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO). They talk about how public health works at the local level and how it dovetails with big picture work at the national level. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-t...

In this episode, we bid farewell to graduating podcasters Ben Sindt, Logan Schmidt, and Eric Ramos. They share their thoughts and experiences from their time at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and talk about what the future holds for them. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-onward-and-upward-three-of-our-gr...

Rasika and Lauren welcome their guest Meg Duffy (11MHA, MPH), University of Iowa MHA alumna and current Health Strategy & Partnerships Principal at Root, which is a segment of Accenture. They discuss Meg's career path, strategy, leadership, and innovation in healthcare, and the value of relationships and people. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-...

Our guest this week is Laurie Baedke, Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University, and author of two books; "The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide," and "Mentor, Coach, Lead to Peak Professional Performance." Laurie chats will Rasika and Lauren about the importance of leadership and mentorship in the healthcare field and as it relates to any profession. A transcript...

In our 3rd episode featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees, Radha and Lauren welcome Jessica Ehule to discuss maternal and child health and the disparities that exist across populations. Jessica was Director of Programs at CityMatCH when the episode was recorded and is currently serving as the Birth Justice Program Ma...

In our 2nd episode featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees, Eric and Anya welcome Sonia Jordan from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department in Kansas for a wide-ranging chat about public health informatics, connecting with the community, how local public health workers have adapted to a remote working environmen...

This is the first in a series of episodes featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees. Anya and Rasika welcome Natalie Kasiborski, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and public health consultant, and touch on a wide array of public health-related topics including what's happening in the profession at the loc...

Radha and Anya host representatives and volunteers from the University of Iowa's Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) to talk about Period Poverty, the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, and WRAC's efforts to address the issue in the community and the UI campus. Learn more about WRAC and how you can get involved at https://wrac.uiowa.edu/get-involved A transcript of this episode is...

Anya and Adriana host a terrific, informative episode about the HPV vaccine with pediatrician Dr. Nathan Boonstra. They cover the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine and discuss myths and misinformation. Here's a link to a series of stories about HPV-related cancer survivors in Iowa, mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwUPu4vS8OI&list=PLsfcjTQBxPDEeFgSfa0Nx0aQ5Lnz2szGt A...

Today's episode is a lively conversation with Peter Teahen, a funeral director, mass casualty response expert, and airline pilot. Garrett and Rasika chat with Peter about the essential concepts of emergency response and the ethics of caring for both the survivors and respondents during an emergency. Read more about the Flight to End Polio at www.flighttoendpolio.com A transcript of this episode is...