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/

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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 Environmental Justice at https://www.weact.org/

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-environmental-justice-and-public-health-a-conversation-with-peggy-shepard/

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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-students-reflect-on-their-summer-internship-experiences/.

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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-row-talking-social-determinants-stigma-and-health-disparities-with-dr-oluwafemi-adeagbo/

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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 is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-night-slice-creating-a-safe-sober-space-for-college-students/

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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.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/transportation/transit

A transcript of the episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-public-health-and-equity-benefits-of-accessible-public-transportation/

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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 lifestyle.

More about the Food Pantry at: https://imu.uiowa.edu/imu-services/food-pantry-iowa

More about the Clothing Closet at: https://imu.uiowa.edu/imu-services/clothing-closet

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-the-university-of-iowas-food-pantry-and-clothing-closet/

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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/news-items/from-the-front-row-whats-new-at-the-ui-college-of-public-health-checking-in-with-dean-edith-parker/

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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.html

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-celebrating-the-work-of-neighborhood-centers-of-johnson-county/

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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 abortion restrictions and how they can impact the availability of OBGYN care, and create access and equity issues.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-iowas-fetal-heartbeat-bill-impacts-on-obgyn-care-access-and-equity/

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