University of Iowa College of Public Health

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is a top-ranked school of public health, meeting the public health challenges of the 21st century through education, research, outreach, and community engagement.

Saying Goodbye: graduating hosts Rasika and Garrett reflect on their experiences and look ahead

In this episode of "From the Front Row," the hosts say goodbye to two student podcasters who are graduating. They discuss the challenges they faced during their academic journey and offer advice to incoming students. The hosts also reflect on how hosting the podcast has influenced their perspective on their field of study and improved their communication skills. They discuss the most rewarding aspects of being on the podcast and share their future plans. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-graduating-hosts-reflect-on-their-experiences-and-look-ahead/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

05-17
29:53

Rural Healthcare: discussing the challenges and assessing the opportunities

This episode features a panel discussion on rural healthcare, sponsored by the Student Association of Rural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. The panelists emphasized the importance of relationships and community and discussed the need for rural primary care providers to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and knowing when to ask for help. They also highlighted the challenges of limited resources in rural hospitals and the need to recognize when a patient needs to be transferred to a different facility. The panelists shared their experiences of practicing medicine in rural communities and the rewards of being a part of the community they serve and encouraged students to consider rural medicine as a way to make a meaningful impact and develop long-lasting relationships. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-rural-health-care-challenges-and-opportunities/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

05-02
01:03:15

Talking health, gender, and demographics with Dr. M Sivakami

Dr. Sivakami, a professor at the Tata Institute of Social Science in India, discusses her background in population studies and her transition from quantitative to qualitative research methods. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and international recognition in advancing research goals. Dr. Sivakami also discusses her work on menstrual hygiene management in India and the challenges faced by women in balancing academic responsibilities with outside commitments. She highlights the significance of ethical practices and gender equality in her work and involvement in various committees. Overall, Dr. Sivakami's experiences have shaped her perspective on studying health, gender, and demographics and have led to impactful projects funded by grants. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-health-gender-and-demographics-with-dr-m-sivakami/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

04-18
36:55

Rural Pharmacies: exploring their pivotal role in providing vital healthcare services

This week's episode is a panel discussion on rural pharmacies hosted by the University of Iowa's Student Association for Rural Health. The panelists included Erin Riffel, Pharmacist in Charge at Cornerstone Apothecary in Marengo, Iowa; Sarah Fitzpatrick, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Washington County Hospital & Clinics; and Jeanine Abrons, a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science at University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-rural-pharmacies-role-in-providing-vital-health-care-services/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

04-04
46:04

Intimate Partner Violence: evolving understanding and changing policy

Lauren welcomes Dr. Mark Berg and Kaylin Campbell from the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center to talk about intimate partner violence (IPV) from sociological, psychological, and public health perspectives and how views and policies about IPV have been changing. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-intimate-partner-violence-evolving-understanding-and-changing-policy/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

03-28
39:27

Modern healthcare, public health, and digital communications

Dr. Marius Ungureanu, executive director of the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania and Dr. Radu Meza professor in journalism and media at BabeČ™-Bolyai University in Romania join Rasika and Victor for a conversation about the healthcare systems and public health issues in the US and Romania and how digital communications strategies play a role in communicating health information. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-modern-health-care-public-health-and-digital-communications/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

03-27
35:04

Huntington's Disease: a personal and professional journey with Amy Ogilvie

Lauren welcomes Dr. Amy Ogilvie to the podcast for a discussion about her personal and professional interest in Huntington's Disease as well as her journey to earn a PhD in Epidemiology. A transcript of this episode will be available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-discussing-huntingtons-disease-with-amy-ogilvie/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

03-07
35:31

HIV Prevention and the University of Iowa's PrEP Clinic

Michelle Miller from the UI's PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Clinic joins Rasika for a great conversation about HIV prevention. Learn more about the PrEP Clinic at: https://uihc.org/services/prep-clinic A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-hiv-prevention-and-the-university-of-iowas-prep-clinic/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

02-29
20:35

Public Transportation: a historical look at Cambus, Iowa City's original free bus service

Rasika has a great chat with Dr. Ken Anderson about the creation of Cambus, the University of Iowa's free bus service, and how access to free, convenient public transportation benefits the larger Iowa City community as well. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-transportation-and-a-historical-look-at-cambus/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

02-22
26:52

Advice for students and finding a career in public health: a chat with alumna Kelsey Feller

Enjoy this great chat with UI College of Public Health alumna and 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Kelsey Feller. She is bureau chief of Data Sharing, Privacy and Open Records in the Division of Compliance at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS) where she balances the importance of data security and privacy with facilitating the use of data for public health initiatives and research. Read more about Kelsey at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/2023-outstanding-alumni-award-recipients/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-alumna-kelsey-feller-public-health-data-and-careers/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

02-01
30:27

Way up North: discussing the challenges of public health work in Alaska

This week Lauren welcomes Carla Britton, lead epidemiologist/ deputy director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center in Anchorage and recipient of our 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award. The discuss Carla's non-traditional path to her current career as well as her work with Alaska's Native population and some of the challenges of public health work in Alaska. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-work-in-alaska-with-alumna-carla-britton Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

01-25
32:23

Stereotypes and Stigma: Asian Americans, mental health, and culturally responsive care

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-culturally-responsive-care/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

01-19
27:06

Pedal Power: the Iowa City Bike Library and public health benefits of access to biking resources

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-health-benefits-of-biking-resources/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

12-06
23:55

Cold and Flu Season: infection prevention with hospital epidemiologist Mariah Gesink

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 an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

11-17
34:00

Environmental Justice and Public Health: a conversation with Peggy Shepard

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 transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-environmental-justice-and-public-health-a-conversation-with-peggy-shepard/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

11-09
43:53

The Value of Internships: MHA students reflect on their summer internship experiences

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-experiences/. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

11-03
18:54

Talking social determinants, stigma, and health disparities with Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo

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-disparities-with-dr-oluwafemi-adeagbo/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

10-27
41:47

Night Slice: creating a safe, sober space for college students

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.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-night-slice-creating-a-safe-sober-space-for-college-students/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

10-19
22:41

Fare Free Iowa City: the public health and equity benefits of accessible public transportation

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/transportation/transit A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-public-health-and-equity-benefits-of-accessible-public-transportation/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

10-12
30:54

Making the basics accessible : the University of Iowa's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

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.uiowa.edu/imu-services/food-pantry-iowa More about the Clothing Closet at: https://imu.uiowa.edu/imu-services/clothing-closet A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-university-of-iowas-food-pantry-and-clothing-closet/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

10-05
30:54

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