University Of Iowa College Of Public Health

From 2019...Check out this great interview with William Moore, a health educator for Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health and a Certified Perinatal Educator (doula) and lactation educator, the first male doula in the history of the state of Minnesota. 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.

From 2019...check out this great interview with Dr. Leah Casanave, an epidemiologist at Douglas County Health Department in Omaha, Neb. As a public health practitioner, Leah strives to use innovative evidence-based solutions when addressing priority health issues and currently leads and manages the STD Prevention and Control Program. 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.

From 2019...this is a terrific conversation with Dr. Brittany Marshall of the CDC Foundation. The first of a series featuring public health professionals listed in the de Beaumont Foundation's '40 under 40 in Public Health.' 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.

Check out this episode from 2019...an informative interview with Dr. Jeffrey Hom, policy advisor in the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, where he provides guidance to the Health Commissioner on programs and policies related to the well-being of all Philadelphians. 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.

Check out this episode from 2019...a terrific interview with Dr. Joseph Kanter, Assistant State Health Officer and Region One Medical Director art the Louisiana Department of Health. He is the lead public health official for the Greater New Orleans area, where he coordinates clinical services, emergency preparedness, infectious disease control, and strategic health initiatives for the region. 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.

Dr. Lucie Laurian of the University of Iowa School of Planning and Public Affairs is our guest as we explore how urban planning and the built environment impact the health of communities and individuals. Learn more about Dr. Laurian and her work at https://sppa.uiowa.edu/people/lucie-laurian 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.

Because it's finals week at the University of Iowa and our student crew deserves some time off, here's a terrific encore episode from June 2022 featuring health coach Corey Dion Lewis chatting with Radha and Anya about prevention, health equity, and health literacy. Here are a few links mentioned in the show: Corey's podcast: thehealthyproject.co/episodes/ Conference website: mycity.health/ Resource for community-based orgs: www.findhelp.org/ A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/…-diversity/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Anya and Radha host a terrific conversation about public health, racism, and health equity with Dr. David R. Williams from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Williams was recently in Iowa City to receive the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award and deliver a lecture, entitled “Understanding and Effectively Addressing Inequities in Health.” You can view the lecture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=025SL-1yn5w&t=7s Read more about Dr. Williams at https://bit.ly/3BjKkA6 A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/public-health-racism-and-health-equity-a-conversation-with-dr-david-r-williams/ 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.

Radha talks with four public health graduate students about their experiences attending the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual conference in Boston a few weeks ago and how it felt to be immersed in an international public health community for a few days. What did they learn? What were their take-aways? A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-from-row-students-learn-and-network-at-the-apha-annual-meeting/ 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.

**This episode contains discussion of difficult topics that may make some listeners uncomfortable, including gun violence and suicide.** Today, Anya welcomes pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Chuck Jennissen from the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics at the University of Iowa. They discuss the safe storage of firearms to prevent childhood injury and death. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-and-preventing-pediatric-injuries/ 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.

In the final episode of our series on climate change, Radha and Anya talk with Stratis Giannakorous, the Director of the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment. They chat about his path to environmental work, local sustainability efforts at the University of Iowa, the importance of equity, and the importance of both individual and collective efforts to address climate change. For more information about sustainability work at the University of Iowa, visit https://sustainability.uiowa.edu/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-sustainability-equity-and-individual-and-group-efforts/ 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.

What is the One Health Concept and why is it important to understanding and achieving optimal health outcomes around the globe? Listen is as Anya explores the topic with Marianna Cota and Sarah King, two University of Iowa students involved in the One Health student group. Follow the UI One Health Student Group on Instagram at uionehealth. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-one-health-approach/ 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.

This is episode 3 in our series on climate change and features a terrific conversation with Dr. Cristina Poleacovschi, assistant professor in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at Iowa State University. She discusses infrastructure inequities that are exposed because of climate change and how they effect refugees and other vulnerable and marginalized populations. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-climate-change-infrastructure-inequities-and-refugees/ 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.

In the second episode of our series on climate change, Anya and Radha welcome guest Dr. Charles Stanier the from University of Iowa College of Engineering. They discuss what we can do at the structure and systemic levels and even the individual household level to combat climate change. Learn more about Dr. Stanier and his work at https://www.stanierlab.org/ Additional information about some of the topics in this episode: https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/weatherization https://energydistrict.org/2022/09/ira-consumer-incentives-fact-sheets/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-what-can-we-do-to-fight-climate-change/ 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.

This is the first episode of a four part series exploring different aspects of climate change and it's various impacts. This week Anya chats with Dr. Peter Thorne, professor in the University of Iowa College of Public Health’s Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and co-director of the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center. He has held a number of prominent national leadership positions, including serving as chairman of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-climate-change-and-public-health-with-peter-thorne/ 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.

You've probably been hearing a lot about Mpox in the news lately. But what is it exactly, where does it come from, how is it transmitted, and how dangerous is it? This week, Ben talks with University of Iowa infectious diseases experts Michael Pentella and Christine Petersen and gets the scoop on Mpox. **Note: this episode was recorded prior to the World Health Organization’s recommendation to use the term “mpox” and phase out the term “monkeypox." The episode uses the latter term, but we recommend “mpox” for future use.** A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-monkeypox-what-is-it-where-does-it-come-from-and-how-dangerous-is-it/ 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.

This week, Eric talks with Brett Faine and Ken Saag, recipients of the UI College of Publc Health's 2022 Outstanding Alumni Awards. They cover a lot of ground including their unique career paths, collaborative projects, and advice for current students. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-a-conversation-with-the-2022-outstanding-alumni-award-winners/ 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.

As public health professionals and students, understanding how to effectively communicate and talk about public health and social issues is very important. This week's episode is a conversation with Dr. Julie Sweetland from the Frameworks Institute about framing public health communications. To learn more about this topic, visit: https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/ https://www.phrases.org/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-framing-public-health-communications-with-dr-julie-sweetland/ 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.

Health equity is becoming increasingly important in communities and an area of interest for many researchers, health care providers, and public health practitioners. This week's episode is a conversation about the Equity and Health Science and Practice group at the University of Iowa and their work in a variety of areas including COVID19 and diabetes care. Anya's guests are Dr. Martha Carvour and Aloha Wilks along with graduate students Precious-Junia de-Winton Cummings and Alaina Eliott-Wherry. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-equity-in-health-science-and-practice-group/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu

Anya's guests, Bonnie Rubin, Tricia Kitzmann, McKenna Deaton, and Mitchell Wisniewski talk about their involvement in a new initiative with an awesome name; the UI College of Public Health Strike Force. The Strike Force is a group of students that provides support to health organizations and non-profit organizations throughout Iowa, nationally and globally and assists with diverse public health related projects. Anya's guests are project coordinators Bonnie Rubin and Tricia Kitzmann along with students McKenna Deaton and Mitchell Wisniewski. Learn more at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/strikeforce/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-iowas-public-health-student-strike-force/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu