University Of Iowa College Of Public Health

This week, the members of our podcast team share their experiences as public health students during the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss how they are dealing with stress and isolation, managing their education via Zoom classes, and what they are thankful and hopeful for in these uncertain times. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/2K5F8s5 Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week we go global. Oge and new crew member Megan, talk with UI PhD student Toluwani Adekunle about the issues of violence, trauma, and social determinants of health in Africa and Hong Kong. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/38kHnSp Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week, Steve has a terrific discussion about several aspects of health policy with Dr. Anshul Dixit and Dr. Brian Kaskie. They explore telehealth, healthcare for the elderly, and how Covid-19 has affected care delivery and policy. Here's a link to the policy brief discussed in the show: https://impaqint.com/work/issue-briefs/expansion-telehealth-equity-considerations-policymakers-providers-payers A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3oDSz24 Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week, Oge and Luke have a wide-ranging and informative discussion with Edith Parker, dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They touch on Dean Parker's path to leadership, big picture public health topics like social determinants of health, investing in prevention, and the role of policy in creating healthier communities. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3mioEuu Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week we talk with Dan Sewell and Caitlin Ward from the University of Iowa Department of Biostatistics. They share their thoughts about working on the COVID19 modeling app for the state of Iowa and the complexities involved in infectious disease modeling. A transcript for this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3563KYx Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Dr. Mary Charlton discusses her work tracking cancer data in Iowa as the head of the Iowa Cancer Registry. She also touches on her path into cancer epidemiology, health disparities in cancer treatment, and the importance of understanding the data and trends and help reduce the burden of cancer in the state. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/34DmgqZ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

What's it like to be an MHA student? How does the program at the University of Iowa prepare students to meet the challenges of health administration? How does modern health care integrate public health concepts? This week, Steve talks with some 2nd-year MHA students to answer these questions and much more. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3jopwwh Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Steve and Emma talk with the recipients of our 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards. Kari Harland and Ty Borders discuss their different career paths and offer advice for students entering the job market. A transcript of this episode is available at bit.ly/3mXjJAj Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Oge has a terrific and insightful discussion with Abby Lee, PhD student in the UI College of Public Health. Abby talks about her interest in maternal and reproductive health and her eye-opening research experience in Kenya. A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-an-insightful-look-at-the-student-experience/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

What's it like to be a Grad Student Ambassador at the University of Iowa College of Public Health? Emily Houston and Madison Snitker share their experiences and insights with us and highlight some of the opportunities available to students in the college, A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-student-ambassadors-on-their-role-in-the-college/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Emma and Steve talk with Dr. Kelli Ryckman and Dr. Will Story about the important part that healthy mothers and children play in healthy communities and discuss their work to create a new maternal and child health program at the University of Iowa. If you're a student interested in working with Dr. Ryckman, email her at kelli-ryckman@uiowa.edu A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3h3y8Xu Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week Steve talks with Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand. They discuss Rob's role in a bipartisan group of state auditors looking at states' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as testing and treatment data. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/34FEkST If you're interested in supporting the Derecho recovery efforts in Eastern Iowa, you can view a list of resources at www.thegazette.com/derecho-recovery Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This episode highlights UI College of Public Health students in action as Emma talks to 3 students who spent their summers working as COVID-19 contact tracers for local public health departments. This is boots on the ground, real world public health work at it's best. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-behind-the-scenes-with-cph-contact-tracers/ If you're interested in supporting the Derecho recovery efforts in Eastern Iowa, you can view a list of resources at https://www.thegazette.com/derecho-recovery Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Steve talks with Lina Tucker Reinders, the executive director of the Iowa Public Health Association. They discuss IPHA's important role during the pandemic and delve into health policy and communication. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-ipha-director-lina-tucker-reinders/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This episode marks the final appearance by host Ian Buchta who graduated with his MPH is May. Join us as he reflects on his time as a student podcaster and what he learned along the way. Ian is also now hosting his own podcast called "Making It Through: A Podcast About Hope!" You can listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1168061 A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-buchta-reflects-in-final-podcast/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

What do local public health departments do and how do they connect with communities to keep populations safe and healthy? This week, Ian talks with Dr. Nalo Johnson about these and other issues confronting local public health professionals. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-nalo-johnson/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

*This episode was recorded prior the revocation of the recent ICE policy that would have required international students to leave the US if their course work was online only. Several international students at the University of Iowa College of Public Health open up about the effects the announcement of this policy had on them and their families. While this ill-conceived policy has fortunately been revoked, this discussion highlights the serious implications, both personal and professional, that policy and policy changes have on the lives of real people. Have an idea for a show? Questions for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week’s episode is a re-release of an episode from April 2020 that was part of our initial series on COVID-19 and is still quite relevant today. Population ecologist Dr. John Drake from the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology talked with our podcast crew about modeling disease outbreaks and how to share scientific information in a fast moving outbreak. Interested in tracking COVID-19? Visit 2019-coronavirus-tracker.com/ Have an idea for a show? Questions for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week Steve talks with Dr. David Krupp, an emergency room physician and co-founder of Mask of Wellness, a a positive approach that promotes responsible behavior that is necessary to keep society open during this pandemic while benefiting social, physical, and economic wellness. Visit their website at https://www.maskofwellness.com/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week, Steve and Emma talk with Dr. Tala Al-Rousan about her work with refugees and prisoners and the many health challenges facing these populations including mental health trauma. Dr. Al-Rousan is an alumna of the the University of Iowa College of Public Health and is currently an assistant professor at UC San Diego and social justice activist for refugees and marginalized populations. Read about some of her work at: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/public-health-without-borders/ Biosketch: https://www.gbhi.org/tala-al-rousan Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu