Best University of Iowa Healthcare Podcasts (2024)

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Small Patients, Big IPC Challenges: IPC in Pediatrics 27:57

9d ago27:57

27:57

On this episode of Stories of Care, we delve into the challenging yet vital realm of infection prevention and control in pediatric populations. Our guest is Dr. Joseph McBride, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease. Dr. McBride sheds light on t…

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Addiction Treatment and Public Health Part 2: a discussion with Dr. Josiah Rich 27:52

7h ago27:52

27:52

Part 2 of 2: Lauren and Josiah Rich continue their conversation about the current state of medical education and the opioid epidemic and touch on the history of the crisis, the challenges faced in addressing addiction treatment, and the need for improvements in medical school curriculums. Dr. Rich also highlights the dangers of contaminated illegal…

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Addiction Treatment and Public Health Part 1: a discussion with Dr. Josiah Rich 31:37

5d ago31:37

31:37

Part 1 of 2...Lauren welcomes guest Dr. Josiah Rich for a discussion on addiction treatment and public health, particularly in relation to the HIV epidemic and injection drug use in Rhode Island. He highlights the impact of a law outlawing the possession of a single syringe, which led to a decrease in HIV transmission. He also mentions the routine …

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Rising from the Ashes: Addressing Burnout in Infection Prevention 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, is joined by Susy Hota, MD, MSc, to discuss infection prevention, health care equity, and the impact of the pandemic on burnout among health care professionals. Dr. Hota shares her journey from medical training to specializing in infectious diseases and highlights the challenges face…

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Is "Look Both Ways" enough? Teaching children about modern pedestrian safety. 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Dr. Elizabeth O'Neal, a transportation safety expert and professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, discusses her research on pedestrian safety, particularly in relation to driverless vehicles and children. She explains that her research uses virtual environments to study how children interact with traffic and make crossing decis…

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Less is More: Nurse Driven Protocols to Reduce Infections 24:19

3M ago24:19

24:19

Research shows that nurse-driven protocols can reduce HAIs. In this episode of Stories of Care, we discuss what nurse-driven protocols are, how they can benefit everyone in the care environment, and how physicians and nurses can partner to incorporate them into clinical practice.

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Saying Goodbye: graduating hosts Rasika and Garrett reflect on their experiences and look ahead 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

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 communi…

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The Long Road: LTACHs and IPC Challenges 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode of 'Stories of Care', Megan interviews Dr. James Lewis, Health Officer for Snohomish County, Washington, who has an extensive background in infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He shares his intensive experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially focusing on infection prevention in long-term care facili…

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Rural Healthcare: discussing the challenges and assessing the opportunities 1:03:15

4M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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 w…

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Talking health, gender, and demographics with Dr. M Sivakami 36:55

4M ago36:55

36:55

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 h…

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Give Them a Hand: Improving Hand Hygiene to Reduce HAIs 27:56

5M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode of Stories of Care, we talk with Michelle Doll, MD, a health system epidemiologist with Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, about the importance of hand hygiene in health care settings. Dr. Doll discusses challenges with and strategies for improving hand hygiene, the impact of automated monitoring systems, the role of di…

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Rural Pharmacies: exploring their pivotal role in providing vital healthcare services 46:04

5M ago46:04

46:04

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 C…

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Intimate Partner Violence: evolving understanding and changing policy 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

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/n…

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Modern healthcare, public health, and digital communications 35:04

5M ago35:04

35:04

Dr. Marius Ungureanu, executive director of the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania and Dr. Radu Meza professor in journalism and media at Babeș-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 …

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Huntington's Disease: a personal and professional journey with Amy Ogilvie 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

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/…

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HIV Prevention and the University of Iowa's PrEP Clinic 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

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-clinicA 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-…

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Public Transportation: a historical look at Cambus, Iowa City's original free bus service 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

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-transpor…

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Advice for students and finding a career in public health: a chat with alumna Kelsey Feller 30:27

7M ago30:27

30:27

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 facilita…

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Way up North: discussing the challenges of public health work in Alaska 32:23

7M ago32:23

32:23

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…

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Stereotypes and Stigma: Asian Americans, mental health, and culturally responsive care 27:06

8M ago27:06

27:06

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-…

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Final Frontier: IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care 26:13

9M ago26:13

26:13

Approximately 15% of Americans live in a rural setting, and they are at a greater risk of death from 5 leading causes (heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease) than urban Americans. Studies looking at rural hospitals note unique challenges: health care staff shortages, relative geographic isolation …

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Pedal Power: the Iowa City Bike Library and public health benefits of access to biking resources 23:55

9M ago23:55

23:55

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…

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Cold and Flu Season: infection prevention with hospital epidemiologist Mariah Gesink 34:00

10M ago34:00

34:00

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 a…

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Healthcare Disparities and Healthcare Associated Infections 28:52

10M ago28:52

28:52

Structural racism affects many aspects of life – residential segregation, quality of education, and economic potential. In addition, health care delivery is affected by structural racism. In the 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander patients were…

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Environmental Justice and Public Health: a conversation with Peggy Shepard 43:53

10M ago43:53

43:53

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 Environ…

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The Value of Internships: MHA students reflect on their summer internship experiences 18:54

10M ago18:54

18:54

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-…

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The Flip Side: One Physician’s Experience with HAIs 25:31

10M ago25:31

25:31

No patient expects to get an infection in the hospital that they did not arrive with, yet over 500,000 patients do each year (about 1 in every 31 patients). Patients who suffer from health care associated infections, or HAIs, have higher morbidity and mortality than those who don’t. These preventable infections impact patients and families alike. D…

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Talking social determinants, stigma, and health disparities with Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo 41:47

10M ago41:47

41:47

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-ro…

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Night Slice: creating a safe, sober space for college students 22:41

11M ago22:41

22:41

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 …

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Fare Free Iowa City: the public health and equity benefits of accessible public transportation 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

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…

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Making the basics accessible : the University of Iowa's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

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 life…

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What's new at the UI College of Public Health? Checking-in with Dean Edith Parker. 31:46

11M ago31:46

31:46

This week, Rasika and Lauren welcome Edith Parker, dean of the UI College of Public Health. They touch on a wide array of subjects including what's new this semester, curriculum updates, technology and education, and Dean Parker's vision for the future of the college.A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/n…

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Community Connections: celebrating the work of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County 32:41

12M ago32:41

32:41

Amy welcomes representatives from Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County to talk about the connections with the community and the important work they do to provide resources and support for immigrants and low-income populations in the Iowa City area.Learn more about NCJC and their 50th anniversary celebration at https://ncjc.org/index.htmlA transcr…

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TB or not TB: Caring for a Special Population 25:16

12M ago25:16

25:16

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amina Ahmed, Pediatric Hospital Epidemiologist and Division Chair of Infectious Diseases at Atrium Health, to discuss tuberculosis in the United States. Patient isolation and appropriate PPE for health care professionals can prevent tuberculosis from spreading while the patient is being treated, but isolation c…

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Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" Bill episode 3: potential impacts on OBGYN care, access, and equity 25:58

12M ago25:58

25:58

This is the final episode of our series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health.Lauren's guest is Dr. Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks, OBGYN at University of Iowa Healthcare and medical director of Iowa City's Emma Goldman Clinic who shares her perspectives on the bill and discusses the future of ab…

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Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" Bill episode 2: a public health, medical, and healthcare perspective 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

This is the 2nd episode of a 3-part series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health.Lauren's guest is Dr. Stephanie Radke, OBGYN at University of Iowa Healthcare who talks about Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" bill from a public health, medical, and healthcare perspective, including potential impa…

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Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" Bill episode 1: a legal history, the current status, and what's next 33:51

1y ago33:51

33:51

New Season....New Episode! We kick-off season #5 with the first episode of a series examining recent legislation restricting abortion in Iowa and its potential impact on public health. Lauren's guest is professor Todd Pettys from the University of Iowa College of Law who gives a legal history of abortion rights in the US and Iowa and provides backg…

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Not Lip Service: Overcoming Challenges to Support Patients with Hearing Loss 25:56

1y ago25:56

25:56

While masking has been established as an effective way to help prevent the spread of respiratory illness, it has created substantial challenges for people and physicians with hearing loss. Dr. Joanne Turner Bisgrove is a Family Medicine physician and anti-ableism advocate. Dr. Bisgrove outlines her experience as a physician with hearing impairment …

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The Hidden Inequities of Dialysis-related Infections 30:19

1y ago30:19

30:19

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shannon Novosad, Team Lead of the Dialysis Safety Team at the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She and her colleagues recently published data in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on rates of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in dialys…

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Looking Back and Moving Ahead: Anya and Radha reflect on their time as public health grad students 26:17

1y ago26:17

26:17

In this final episode of the season, we bid 'farewell' to student hosts Anya and Radha. They share their experiences as grad students and plans for the future as well as highlights and favorite memories from their time as podcasters sitting in "the front row."A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-item…

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: public health work at the local level 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

Anya welcomes Dr. Pramōd Dwivedī , Director of Linn County (IA) Public Health and President-Elect of the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO). They talk about how public health works at the local level and how it dovetails with big picture work at the national level.A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public…

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Partners in Care: Environmental Services on the Front Line 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

Environmental Services (EVS) workers are often expected to clean and disinfect rooms in which various infectious agents are present: Clostridium difficile, Candida aurus, SARS-CoV-2, tuberculosis and many more. While EVS professionals have historically been an unseen part of the healthcare team, their role was coming more to the forefront before CO…

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Onward and Upward: 3 of our graduating podcasters share their experiences as public health students 24:59

1y ago24:59

24:59

In this episode, we bid farewell to graduating podcasters Ben Sindt, Logan Schmidt, and Eric Ramos. They share their thoughts and experiences from their time at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and talk about what the future holds for them.A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/fro…

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Innovation, leadership, and building relationships in healthcare: a conversation with Meg Duffy 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

Rasika and Lauren welcome their guest Meg Duffy (11MHA, MPH), University of Iowa MHA alumna and current Health Strategy & Partnerships Principal at Root, which is a segment of Accenture. They discuss Meg's career path, strategy, leadership, and innovation in healthcare, and the value of relationships and people.A transcript of this episode is avail…

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Medical Education and the Pandemic 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

36:53

COVID-19 changed the ways of life for most people. Near the top of that list are those enrolled in medical school or medical residencies and fellowships in March 2020. Some medical trainees found themselves relegated to the sidelines, told to stay home for fear of infection. Some were drafted into hospitals where patient beds were stacked in hallwa…

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Leadership, mentorship, and creating a culture of support: with guest Laurie Baedke 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

Our guest this week is Laurie Baedke, Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University, and author of two books; "The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide," and "Mentor, Coach, Lead to Peak Professional Performance."Laurie chats will Rasika and Lauren about the importance of leadership and mentorship in the healthcare field a…

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40 Under 40: Episode 3 - Jessica Ehule on disparities in maternal and child health 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

53:58

In our 3rd episode featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees, Radha and Lauren welcome Jessica Ehule to discuss maternal and child health and the disparities that exist across populations. Jessica was Director of Programs at CityMatCH when the episode was recorded and is…

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40 Under 40: Episode 2 - Sonia Jordan and public health informatics 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

In our 2nd episode featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees, Eric and Anya welcome Sonia Jordan from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department in Kansas for a wide-ranging chat about public health informatics, connecting with the community, how local public health w…

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40 Under 40: Episode 1 - Natalie Kasiborski from Michigan State University 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

32:07

This is the first in a series of episodes featuring public health leaders from the deBeaumont Foundation's latest group of '40 Under 40 in Public Health' honorees.Anya and Rasika welcome Natalie Kasiborski, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and public health consultant, and touch on a wide array of public health-related topics includ…

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Ebola in Healthcare Settings 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

The Ebola virus is characterized in part by its profound impact on healthcare professionals in the countries where it spreads. During past Ebola outbreaks, a significant number of doctors, nurses, and other staff have contracted the disease in the course of treating patients and containing the spread. Because of the severity of the illness, the con…

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