University Of Iowa College Of Public Health

In this encore episode from September 2021, Alex and Alexis talk to Dr. Dwight Ferguson, currently of the US Public Health Service. Dr. Ferguson is also one of the recipients of this year's UI College of Public Health Outstanding Alumni Awards. You can read more about Dr. Ferguson and his career at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/2021-outsta…recipients/ A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/…th-service/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Radha and Lexi host pediatrician Dr. Rami Boutros for a discussion about vaccine hesitancy among parents, how to address it, and COVID19's effect on children. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-discussing-vaccine-hesitancy-with-a-pediatrician/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This is a terrific conversation with psychiatrist, author, and Peabody Award-winning producer and director, Dr. Kenneth Paul Rosenberg. He's the author of "Bedlam: An Intimate Journey Into America's Mental Health Crisis." Anya, Alexis, and Dr. Rosenberg talk about the challenges of creating work that could be seen as controversial in the eyes of fellow clinicians, the state of mental illness in the U.S., and individual/systemic level change that could improve the quality of care. Learn more about Dr. Rosenberg and his work on mental health issues at https://drkenrosenberg.com/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-about-mental-illness-with-dr-kenneth-paul-rosenberg/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Alex Murra and Radha Velamuri host Dr. Elizabeth Walker and undergraduate student Evita Woolsey for a discussion about how hearing loss is a critical public health concern specifically among children. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-hearing-loss-and-language-acquisition/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

New Episode! Our guest is Dr. Bruce Gantz, professor of otolaryngology and internationally recognized expert in cochlear implants. He talks with our crew about hearing loss as a public health issue, how it affects quality of life, and how COVID19 has increased the number of patients seeking access to hearing aids and implants. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-hearing-loss-as-a-public-health-issue/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Logan and Lexie explore vision, eye health, and public health with guest Dr. Christine Sindt, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Sindt serves patients on the frontline, is heavily involved in ocular policy lobbying, and is also an innovator/inventor/business owner. Read more about Dr. Sindt at https://uihc.org/christine-w-sindt A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-looking-at-vision-and-eye-health-through-a-public-health-lens/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This episode is a look back for Dr. Cori Peek-Asa, professor and associate dean for research at the UI College of Public Health. She's taking a new position at the University of California San Diego, and we look back on the impact she's had during her time at the college, highlight favorite accomplishments and memories, and concludes with surprise farewell wishes from special guests, Dean Edith Parker, OEH graduate student Anna Proctor, and U2G Community & Behavioral Health student Eliza Steere. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-a-look-back-with-dr-cori-peek-asa-impact-accomplishments-and-memories/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This episode highlights National Injury Prevention Day (November 18) with guests Maggie Ferguson, Brain Injury & Disability Manager for the Iowa Department of Public Health; Lisa Roth, Deputy Director for the University of Iowa's Injury Prevention Research Center; & Clare Willey, 2nd-year graduate student in occupational and environmental health at the University of Iowa. Read more about injury and violence prevention efforts and research at https://iprc.public-health.uiowa.edu/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-injury-and-violence-prevention-trends-initiatives-and-effects-of-covid-19/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

BONUS EPISODE! Meet the student voices behind FTFR and learn a little about their diverse backgrounds and common interest in #publichealth. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-meet-the-2021-22-student-podcasting-team/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This is another episode in our series about topics you may not think of when you think of public health. This week, Lexi Fahrion talks with Hannah Rochford about intimate partner violence (IPV), the roles that social and economic stress play, and the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on IPV. Read more about Hannah and her work at https://iprc.public-health.uiowa.edu/2021/10/06/students-inspired-to-study-injury-violence-prevention/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-hidden-public-health-topics-intimate-partner-violence/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This is another episode in our series about topics you may not think of when you think of public health. This week Alex and Anya interview Shalisa Gladney, an educator, advocate, and doula who is passionate about community activism, consent, education, and addressing and ending violence, especially in communities of color. Read more about Shalisa at https://dailyiowan.com/2020/10/25/new-afro-house-coordinator-shalisa-gladney-adjusts-to-role-in-virtual-format/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-consent-education-and-surviving-trauma/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week, we explore the issue of racial disparities surrounding cancer detection, care, and treatment with Dr. Mya Roberson, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Roberson also talks about her path to public health and her experiences as a first generation college student. If you'd like to explore the topic further, join Dr. Roberson for a FREE webinar on October 20, sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Public Health. More info including how to register at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/webinar-bringing-critical-race-theory-into-public-health-an-example-in-cancer-care-delivery-research/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-exploring-racial-disparities-in-cancer-care-and-treatment-with-dr-mya-roberson/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This is the first episode in a new series about topics you may not think of when you think of public health. Our episode this week is taken from a webinar about human trafficking, hosted by the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights and professor Brian Farrell. He talks with United Nations Special Rapporteur, Professor Siobhan Mullally, highlighting human trafficking through a worldwide, U.S., and Iowa lens. You can view the full webinar at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48FJFJeyXWs A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-hidden-public-health-topics-episode-1-human-trafficking/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This is an encore episode from July 2020 with Dr. David Krupp, an emergency room physician and co-founder of Mask of Wellness, 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 www.maskofwellness.com Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This final episode in our DEI series features a discussion about the Health Equity Advancement Lab (HEAL) at the University of Iowa with PhD candidate, Jessica Andino. She chats with our crew about the opportunities for students and the importance of exploring these issues in an open an honest learning environment. Learn more about HEAL at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/about-heal/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-exploring-dei-issues-with-the-health-equity-advancement-lab/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week, Alex and Alexis talk to Dr. Dwight Ferguson, currently of the US Public Health Service. Dr. Ferguson is also one of the recipients of this year's UI College of Public Health Outstanding Alumni Awards. You can read more about Dr. Ferguson and his career at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/2021-outstanding-alumni-award-recipients/ A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-a-conversation-with-dwight-ferguson-u-s-public-health-service/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Episode 2 of our diversity, equity, and inclusion series. In this episode, Alexis Clark interviews Dr. Maggie Chorazy and Dr. Paul Gilbert about about the first annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion report published from the College of Public Health, and how they keep DEI in mind throughout the decision-making process. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-dei-report/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week we talk to a group of current public health students about their involvement with groups and organizations outside of the classroom and why getting involved is an important part of their education and career development. A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-getting-involved-in-opportunities-outside-the-classroom/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Listen-in as Alexis Clark hosts a discussion with 5 current Master of Health Administration students at the University of Iowa about their summer internship experiences in widely different positions around the country. What did they learn? How did their work in the classroom prepare them for these real-world experiences? What did they learn and how will they apply this new knowledge? A transcript of this podcast is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-mha-students-discuss-their-summer-internship-experiences/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

This week's guest is Dr. Jacob Michaelson, who talks about his work in autism research and the SPARK Study, a landmark autism research project that seeks to build a research community of tens of thousands of individuals with autism and their families. It's a great discussion on an important topic with strong ties to traditional public health disciplines such as epidemiology and biostatistics. To find out more about Dr. Michaelson and the SPARK study, visit https://michaelson.lab.uiowa.edu/spark-study A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-autism-research-and-the-spark-study-with-dr-jacob-michaelson/ Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu