University of Iowa College of Public Health Podcast
1) Aging, Joy, and Changing the Narrative (Part 1)
Aging is something we all share in common, yet it’s often framed as decline rather than growth. In this first part of our conversation with Jennifer Jones of the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excel...Show More
2) Persistent Pollution: Reducing the Risk of PCBs on Brain Health with Dr. Amanda Bullert
Even though polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned nearly 50 years ago, these persistent chemicals are still part of our daily environment. In this episode of Plugged into Public Health, we talk...Show More
3) Regulating Risk: Dr. Peter Thorne on EPA & FDA Science (Part 2)
What happens when science and policy collide — and how can we prepare for the environmental health challenges ahead? In part two of our series with Dr. Peter Thorne, University of Iowa Distinguished ...Show More
4) Regulating Risk: Dr. Peter Thorne on EPA & FDA Science (Part 1)
In this two-part interview, Dr. Peter Thorne, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair and Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health and a leading expert in toxicology, provides an in-depth ove...Show More
5) Prescribing Movement: Dr. Lucas Carr on exercise as medicine for chronic disease prevention
This episode discusses physical activity and its role in preventing chronic disease, featuring an interview with Dr. Lucas Carr, an associate professor of Health and Human Physiology at the University...Show More
6) From Iowa to Impact: Madison Snitker Harrelson on local public health and emergency readiness
Lauren welcomes UI College of Public Health alumna Madison Snitker Harrelson, who is currently serving as a health educator and emergency preparedness coordinator for Dodge County Public Health in Min...Show More
7) Talking disability advocacy, inclusive recreation, and entrepreneurship with Megan Mindy
Lauren welcomes her guest Megan Mindy, a recent public health graduate from the University of Iowa. Megan shares her journey blending her passions for disability advocacy, inclusive recreation, and en...Show More
8) Examining the impacts of relaxed staff training and licensing requirements on nursing homes
Lauren welcomes Gulrukh Mehboob for a discussion about the impacts of relaxed staff training and licensing requirements on nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gul is a Fulbright PhD scholar at...Show More
9) Culturally Responsive Breast Cancer Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Care
This week's episode inludes a terrific discussion about the Breast Cancer Prevention Program (BCPP) at the National University of Singapore, a multifaceted research initiative aimed at improving breas...Show More
10) Changing Stigma to Support: Dr. Nichole Nidey and the Empower Project
Dr. Nichole Nidey joins Lauren to talk about the Empower Project; a collaborative effort that aims to improve research and clinical care related to substance use during pregnancy. It includes research...Show More