University of Iowa College of Public Health

This week we're talking healthcare administration with Erin Willits, outgoing Administrative Fellow for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and Ryon Rasmussen, outgoing Administrative Fellow for UI Physician Group. They chat with Alexis about what an administrative fellowship is and their responsibilities, how their experiences were impacted due to COVID-19, and advice they have for those seeki...

In this final episode in our series on mental health, Alex talks with Dr. Laura Fuller, division director of the University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry and a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the UI Carver College of Medicine. They discuss how the pandemic has affected the mental wellbeing of children and Dr. Fuller shares some advice on how parents and caregivers can best help th...

This week, Alex talks with Dr. Stacey Pawlak, a clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the director of women's wellness and counseling services at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In this 2nd episode in our series on mental health. Alex and Dr. Pawlak discuss current topics on women's mental health...

ENCORE EPISODE: What's it like delivering mental health and counseling services to students on a Big Ten campus during the Covid-19 pandemic? How have counselors and students adapted to tele-mental health therapy? Our crew talks about these issues and more with University of Iowa Director of Counseling Services, Dr. Barry Schreier. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3feHiR...

This is the first of a 3-part series on mental health, hosted by Alex Murra. This week, she talks with Dr. Anthony Mielke about men's mental health, masculinity, and gender norms. You can listen to Dr. Mielke's podcast. "Becoming Man," at https://open.spotify.com/show/4HiiYepaWim06IeRZkwqvD?si=H9R210NLRUKhalf0UodwDQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1 A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-h...

This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. Ken Anderson; physician, health administrator, policy advisor, and author. Dr. Anderson served as a medical affairs advisor on President Clinton's Nation Health Policy Team, and is currently the Executive Director for the Executive MHA program at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. A transcript of this episode is available at https:...

This week's episode features a discussion with Alex Morrell and Conner Welch two Master of Health Administration (MHA) students at the University of Iowa who work with Iowa's Office of Statewide Clinical Education Programs (OSCEP)which is based in the UI's Carver College of Medicine. They chat with Alexis about how the office plays a vital role for rural Iowa and ultimately how they are working to...

This episode features Sharron Magyar a hypnotherapist specializing in PTSD and substance use. She discusses the healthy mind/body connection and the positive impacts an individual may have when combining hypnotherapy with traditional mental health practices. For more on Sharron's work, visit https://sharronmagyar.com or goldenheartypnosis.com A transcript of this episode is available at https://ww...

Recent grads and "From the Front Row" contributors Luke Sampson and Megan Pospisil say goodbye and share their experiences as students, podcasters, and a little about what they've learned along the way. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-luke-and-megan-reflect-on-their-experiences-as-public-health-students/ Have an idea fo...

Steve and Oge say goodbye in their final episode (they graduated last week!) and talk about their experiences as public health students and podcasters, what they've learned along the way, and share what's next for them. A transcript for the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-steve-and-oges-final-episode/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or c...

This week's episode is a recording of a webinar about reclaiming public spaces such as parks and playgrounds, in order to build a sense of community and increase healthy and safe behaviors among children and young adults. Featured panelists include Marizen Ramirez, Sylvia Ortega, Mark Berg, and Albert Sharp. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-item...

Kaci Ginn is this week's guest. She's currently an undergrad public health student at the University of Iowa who is also working at a county public health department helping to navigate the COVID19 pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-undergraduate-kaci-ginn-is-helping-her-community-navigate-covid-19/...

This week Steve talks with Dr. Phyllis Meadows of the Kresge Foundation. They discuss public health policy and partnerships with private organizations to leverage resources in order to meet public health needs and improve health equity. Read more about Dr. Meadows at https://kresge.org/person/phyllis-d-meadows/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-i...

Our guests this week are Redwan Bin Abdul Baten and Rachel Maller; 2 graduate students at the University of Iowa who both serve on the UI's Graduate and Professional Government. They share their experiences as grad students and talk about the creation and implementation of a survey and report designed to gather information about the many issues and difficulties faced by students during the pandemi...

UI College of Public Health alumnus Aaron Reinke joins Alexis and Steve to talk about his experiences at the Black Hawk County Health Department and discuss what it's like as an epidemiologist - especially a relatively new one - at the local level during a global pandemic. A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-working-as-an-ep...

This week our guest is Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye, director of the Black Hawk County Health Department. She joins Steve and Alexis to talk about working in public health at the local level and the keys to communicating important messages during the pandemic. In 2019, the UI College of Public Health honored Dr. Cisse Egbuonye with the Iowa Public Health Heroes Award, You can read more about her at...

Here's a great discussion about COVID19 vaccine allocation and distribution at the local level. Sam Jarvis from Johnson County Public Health talks about the distribution plan and the process used to arrive at it along with how it fits in with overall emergency preparedness. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-covid-...

This week Alex discusses the recent violence against the AAPI community and it's implications for public health with Dr. Melissa Borja from the University of Michigan. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-implications-of-violence-toward-the-aapi-community/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our...

Alexis talks with guests Dr. Amy Pearlman, urologist and director of the men's health program at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and her research assistant Laura Olds. They discuss the intersection of public health and health care where information and access are keys to connecting with patients and helping them lead their best, healthiest lives. A transcript of this episode is available...

This week, we're so pleased to celebrate the 100th episode of "From the Front Row." We bring back former hosts Ian and Hailey to chat with our current crew about their podcasting experiences. They share what stood out to them in their interviews with public health experts, what they've learned about themselves, and discuss their favorite episodes.

This week, Alex hosts a terrific and timely interview with Dr. Patricia Winokur from the University of Iowa. They talk about the development and clinical trials process of 2 types of COVID19 vaccines and the part that Dr. Winokur and the UI played, and is currently playing, in studying the effectiveness of these vaccines. As an infectious disease specialist for the University of Iowa hospitals and...

In this episode in our series on global public health, Megan and Steve explore the public health response to COVID19 in Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Dr. Sanjin Musa, epidemiologist at the Institute for Public Health in that country. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-tackling-covid-19-in-bosnia-herzegovina/ Have an idea for a...

Here's an interesting twist on public health: healthy ageing and financial security. This week our guests Catherine Collinson and Patti Rowey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies talk about ageing and what financial security means to physical and mental health as people approach retirement. Here are links for more information about a few of the programs mentioned in this episode: To...

Dr. Paul Bass talks with our host Steve about the challenges of public health work in developing countries, including the allocation of resources and conflicting interests. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-and-globalization/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gra...

In this week's episode hosted by Steve and Alexis, Dr. Edrisa Sanyang shares his thoughts on the importance of working with a global mindset to address public health issues, while building and strengthening local connections to create community-specific programs. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-community-c...