COVID-19 has drastically disrupted the way food is produced, distributed, and available in the U.S. and around the world. The toll of the virus on those who plant, pick, buy, sell, and, at times, go hungry, is increasing. In this episode, we explore the vulnerabilities of a complex and interconnected food system and the inevitable bright spots along the way.

This podcast was published on April 24, 2020. For more information visit: sph.umn.edu

What's it like to face the coronavirus pandemic when you are incarcerated, homeless, an immigrant, or a person of color?

And why is the impact of the virus so different for these groups?

This podcast was published on April 17th, 2020. For more information visit: sph.umn.edu

Widespread testing in the U.S. could be a significant help in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Right now, we’re operating blind — we don’t know how many people have the virus, how many people don’t, or how many people had the virus and could now be immune to reinfection. And questions abound about the tests themselves: How good are they? Why are tests being delayed? And why don’t we have more of them? As a country, we are in testing limbo.

This podcast was originally published on April 10, 2020. For more information, as well as some helpful resources, visit: https://www.sph.umn.edu/

As the coronavirus pandemic continues its exponential spread, models projecting its trajectory are becoming almost daily news.

But where do the numbers come from?

We thought that since these numbers inform public policy - and therefore have a significant impact on our daily lives during this pandemic - it would be important to explore how this modeling works. What it can and can’t tell us. What it reveals - not just about coronavirus - but about our health care system … and about us.

This podcast was originally published on April 3, 2020. For more background information and helpful links, visit:

https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/strategic-priorities/covid-19/health-in-all-matters-podcast/

As we move from a model of containment to one of slowing the virus, our approach will shift from thinking in terms of "weeks" to "months" - and when it comes to inevitable ripple effects - even "years."

We are now in a marathon, not a sprint.

And that poses new questions, not the least of which is: How do we cope?

This episode features stories and strategies to help cope with this new reality.

This podcast was originally published on March 27, 2020. For more background information and helpful links, visit:

www.sph.umn.edu/about/strategic-p…-matters-podcast/

In November 2019, a new variation of a familiar virus spilled over from an animal to a person in Hubei Province, China. No one had immunity to the severe respiratory syndrome the virus caused — an illness now called COVID-19.

In this first episode, we explore what’s happening to people and populations as COVID-19 goes global. We clarify what we know and don't know about the coronavirus, and what important steps we can take right now to manage this crisis.

This podcast was published on March 20th, 2020. For more information visit:

https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/strategic-priorities/covid-19/health-in-all-matters-podcast/

Rural health researcher Carrie Henning-Smith discusses how social determinants of health have an impact on the of people who live in rural areas.

Skin cancer rates are increasing, especially rates of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Cancer researcher DeAnn Lazovich shares how you can protect yourself.

Recent measles outbreaks have reignited the vaccine debate. Infectious disease researcher Mike Osterholm says that everyone should be vaccinated. He also talks about the need for a game-changing flu vaccine.

Deer tick populations are increasing in Minnesota. This is leading to an increase in the rates of tickborne diseases, including Lyme disease. Tickborne disease researcher Jonathan Oliver shares what you need to know and how you can keep yourself safe.