Best UAB School of Public Health Podcasts (2025)

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Norovirus Basics 13:51

2y ago13:51

13:51

Join the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control as we discuss the basics of norovirus with Dr. Marilyn Bulloch from Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy. We will cover symptoms, if it's contagious, where people usually encounter this virus, and more. Thank you to our co-sponsor for this podcast, the Alabama Public …

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Tick Borne Diseases in Alabama 15:25

2y ago15:25

15:25

As Alabama heats up into summer the number of individuals outside and the number of bugs outside are increasing, including ticks, insects that can pose a direct to human health. Join the ARC IPC and Dr. Jonathan Rayner for a discussion around tick-borne diseases in Alabama and how you can prevent being affected by ticks this summer.…

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Mpox and the Monkey Pox Virus: Viral Naming and Genetic Influences 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

Dr. Elliot Lefkowitz joins us for a podcast to talk about Mpox, the Monkey Pox Virus, and how genetic mutations affects not only the effectiveness of viruses but how they are named and how scientists reach these conclusions. This podcast is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistan…

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The Future of COVID-19 Vaccinations: February 2023 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

12:46

The FDA's expert panel on vaccines met last week (Thursday, January 26, 2023) to discuss the future use of the bivalent COVID shot, signaling the start of the FDA's pivot to a longer-term immunization strategy. This is an important first step in a process that could result in millions of Americans receiving an annual Covid booster, similar to the f…

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A Tridemic of Flu, COVID, and RSV this Winter Season 18:13

2+ y ago18:13

18:13

With three different respiratory illnesses circulating across communities in the U.S., are things out of the frying pan and into the fire? While COVID is still a concern and we should anticipate COVID to continue to circulate this winter, other respiratory viruses are making headlines. Hospitals throughout the country are dealing with an unpreceden…

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New COVID Variants and Boosting Your Immunity (Fall 2022) 11:09

2+ y ago11:09

11:09

Although it's pumpkin spice season, another pandemic winter is about to arrive. Though no completely new variants of the COVID virus have emerged yet, there are several new Omicron sub-variants. The Omicron variant first surfaced in the fall of 2021, and during the past year, various Omicron variants have primarily been responsible for COVID cases.…

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What You Should Know about the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak 12:15

3y ago12:15

12:15

From early May 2022 to June 13, 2022 (the date of this podcast recording), over 1,300 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported across 31 countries that normally don’t see any cases of monkeypox. Occasionally, outbreaks have occurred outside Africa. But, in most instances, these cases were associated with international travel or contact with …

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A Brief Overview of the Unusual Pediatric Hepatitis Cases Across Alabama and the U.S 20:04

3y ago20:04

20:04

Back in October 2021, the first cases of pediatric patients with severe hepatitis of unknown cause were identified in children at a hospital in Alabama. Fast-forward to June 3, 2022 (the day of this podcast recording), and there are now 246 persons (or children under 10 with hepatitis of unknown cause) that are under investigation across 38 states.…

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Having Conversations around Children and COVID-19 Vaccination 15:38

3y ago15:38

15:38

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for most children and adolescents 5 years of age and older. However, as of April 13, 2022 only 28% of children 5-11 years old and 58% of adolescents ages 12-17 have received the 2-dose vaccination series. However, throughout the pandemic, having conversations around COVID-19 and the…

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Focus on Employee Health: Tips to Staying Physically Active while Working on Campus 18:55

3y ago18:55

18:55

We all know the how important regular physical activity is to our physical and mental health. But, it can be challenging for many of us to find time, energy, and motivation to get up and moving, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are joined by a panel of expert to talk about, not only the positive benefits of exercises, but strategi…

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Using UV Light and Hand Sanitizer to Safely Distinct Against SARS-CoV-2 20:46

3y ago20:46

20:46

During the COVID—19 pandemic, many of us have become hyper vigilant when it comes to disinfecting and sanitizing items around our workspace, homes, schools, and within healthcare settings. In this podcast, we welcome back Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the International Fellowship in Medical Toxicology at Emory Univ…

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What Parents Need To Know About The COVID Vaccine For Children Under 5 14:19

3y ago14:19

14:19

For many months, parents have been told COVID vaccines for their children under 5 were on the way. But shifting timelines, delays and misinformation have left many parents frustrated and confused. In addition, as COVID restrictions are relaxed, many parents of young children are desperate to know when they can expect a vaccine to be authorized for …

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Omicron’s Impact 16:00

3+ y ago16:00

16:00

The Omicron variant continues to shatter records in the U.S. We’re learning more about the new variant, and, so far, it seems to spread faster but cause less severe illness than previous variants. There is a lot of speculation about the Omicron surge and its aftermath. To help us answer these questions, and for a look at how 2022 might unfold, we i…

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Omicron, Booster Shots - Staying Healthy in 2022 16:11

3+ y ago16:11

16:11

This past week the U.S. reported a record single-day number of daily Covid cases, with more than 1 million new infections, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, as the highly infectious omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country and beyond. The U.S. also has the highest seven-day average of daily new cases in any c…

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The Early Learning Center at Pathways: Providing Care to Homeless Children and Families 19:06

3+ y ago19:06

19:06

According to Pathways’ news release, one in 23 children in Alabama will experience homelessness before the age of six and most of the state’s homeless children in that age group living in Jefferson County. Only three percent of those children have access to federally-funded early childhood education. Ms. Carrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathway…

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The Safe Use of Bleach as a Disinfectant in Schools and Healthcare Settings 10:49

3+ y ago10:49

10:49

For More Information: List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19) – (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0 FDA (Safely Using Hand Sanitizers) https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/safely-using-hand-sanitizer CDC (Disinfection and Sterilization) https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guide…

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Using Disinfectants Safely in Schools and Healthcare Settings 11:07

3+ y ago11:07

11:07

For More Information: List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19) – (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Establishing an Effective Infection Prevention and Control Program: The Starting Point 32:33

3+ y ago32:33

32:33

There are many components of an effective infection prevention and control program. The IPC risk assessment is the starting point for creating an IPC program. A risk assessment is used to identify important infection control issues in your organization and determine goals to include in your infection prevention and control plan. Per The Joint Commi…

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COVID-19 in Children 30:26

3+ y ago30:26

30:26

Dr. David Kimberlin, Professor and Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joined the podcast to discuss COVID-19 in pediatric patients, how to keep children safe from the Delta variant and to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children. Thank you to our co-sponsor for this …

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Interning with Coosa Riverkeeper: A Conversation with Aaron Royer 8:52

4y ago8:52

8:52

On this episode of Population Health Plug-In, we interview recent SOPH alum, Aaron Royer, about his summer internship with the Coosa Riverkeeper. Aaron shares information about the Riverkeeper, activities he coordinated, and tips for future students considering completing internships.By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Sustainability at UAB 14:45

4y ago14:45

14:45

Ms. Bambi Ingram and Dr. Julie Price join the podcast to talk about sustainability, what it is and what UAB and the School of Public Health are doing to help reduce waste and protect the environment. For more information on sustainability programs and initiatives at UAB please visit https://www.uab.edu/sustainability.…

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From UAB to JCDH: A Conversation with Ashley Chappell, MPH 19:27

4y ago19:27

19:27

In this podcast, Ashley Chappell, MPH and Greg Pavela, PhD discuss the educational and research experiences leading to Ashley's current position as a Disease Intervention Specialist at the Jefferson County Department of Health.By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month 44:02

4y ago44:02

44:02

March is National Nutrition Month! Learn more about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to MyPlate, to food insecurity and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and health behavior theory from UAB’s Dr. Greg Pavela and Ms. Tara Harman. Links: Dietary Guidelines for Americans: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ My Plate: https://www.myplate.go…

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Career Conversation with Stacie June Shelton, MPH 23:08

4+ y ago23:08

23:08

Career Conversations is an opportunity for you to hear from a UAB School of Public Health alum. During this episode, Meena Nabavi, MPH, interviews SOPH Alum Stacie June Shelton, Global Head of Education and Advocacy, Dove Self-Esteem Project, Unilever, Dove Global Masterbrand, London, United Kingdom. Ms. Shelton received an MPH from the SOPH in 200…

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Career Conversation with Jeff Stover, MPH 19:41

4+ y ago19:41

19:41

Career Conversations is an opportunity to hear from a UAB School of Public Health alum. In this Career Conversation, Elena Kidd, MPH, will interview SOPH Alum Jeff Stover, Executive Advisor to the Health Commissioner at the Virginia Department of Health. Mr. Stover received an MPH from the SOPH in 1997 in Epidemiology.…

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Your Questions Answered about the HPV Vaccine 19:53

4+ y ago19:53

19:53

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent cervical cancer cases plus a range of other cancers, including many for which there is no routine screening. In this episode of Population Health Plug-In, Dr. Andrzej Kulczycki dives deep into who should get the HPV vaccine, vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as what is needed to improve HPV vacc…

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Everything you need to know about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 23:47

4+ y ago23:47

23:47

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It’s so common that approximately 80% of people will be infected with HPV at some point. In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital wa…

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Career Conversation: Meet Rosalind Robinson, (SOPH ’01) Alum 15:56

4+ y ago15:56

15:56

Join us as we talk to University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health alum Rosalind Robinson. Ms. Robinson graduated with a Master’s of Public Health degree in International Health and Epidemiology from the UAB SOPH in 2001. Rosalind has been a part of the organ and tissue donation community for more than 15 years. She currently holds t…

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Homelessness in the time of COVID-19 22:41

4+ y ago22:41

22:41

As most of America has been asked to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and limit exposure to others, there is a group of people who cannot: the homeless. Ms. Carrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathways, joins us to talk about this vulnerable population during the pandemic and how a local shelter, Pathways, is able to safely provide housin…

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Plastic Pollution and the Impact of COVID-19 15:15

4+ y ago15:15

15:15

Dr. Lisa McCormick, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice at the UAB School of Public Health talks about public health perspectives associated with plastic waste and the impact of COVID-19 on plastic pollution.By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Engineering a Survey: Dr. Suzanne Judd and the RURAL Study 24:43

5y ago24:43

24:43

The Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal, or RURAL, Study aims to develop a better understanding of risk factors associated with high burdens of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders in rural areas of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi. Dr. Suzanne Judd, co-principal investigator of the RURAL Study, shares more about the mobile clini…

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Meet Dr. Wilma Robinson, Deputy Executive Secretary at HHS 15:49

5y ago15:49

15:49

By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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2019 Novel Coronavirus 15:07

5+ y ago15:07

15:07

By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Healthy Heart, Healthy You 16:36

5+ y ago16:36

16:36

By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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A GASP for Clean Air 10:25

5+ y ago10:25

10:25

Michael Hansen, executive director of the Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution (GASP), joins us to discuss the organization’s mission to advance healthy air & environmental justice in the greater-Birmingham area through education, advocacy, and collaboration.By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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HIV/AIDS: Testing, Treatment, and Care in Panama 12:41

5+ y ago12:41

12:41

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, and as part of raising awareness of the issue, Dr. Ana Belén Araúz, a physician specializing in Infectious Diseases at Hospital Santo Tomas in Panama recently visited UAB. While she was here, we interviewed her to learn more about HIV/AIDS testing, treatment, and care in her home country.…

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Meet Jeff Burrowes, (SOPH ’15) Alum and Emergency Preparedness Analyst at the U.S. Senate 16:27

5+ y ago16:27

16:27

Listen in as Jeff Burrowes shares his story of how his career has evolved and lessons learned during his journey.By UABSOPH

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Ending Homelessness In Birmingham, AL 12:16

5+ y ago12:16

12:16

Carrie Leland, Executive Director of Pathways, joins us to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering women and children to end homelessness in Birmingham Alabama.By UABSOPH

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Lessons from the Love Canal 18:10

5+ y ago18:10

18:10

In the spring of 1978, when she was just 27 years old, Lois Gibbs discovered that her home and those of her neighbors in Love Canal were sitting next to 20,000 tons of toxic chemicals. Ms. Gibbs brought public attention to the environmental crisis in Love Canal. She helped organize the Love Canal Homeowners Association and after a 2 year struggle, …

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Promoting Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latina Immigrants in Alabama 23:47

5+ y ago23:47

23:47

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for this month, we would like to highlight the work of Sowing the Seeds of Health, a unique community-based education program at the UAB Cancer Center led by Dr. Scarinci, Professor in the Division of Preventative Medicine at UAB and Associate Director for Globalization and Cancer Disparities at the Comp…

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The Hidden Dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping 14:28

5+ y ago14:28

14:28

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.htmlBy UABSOPH

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Ties with the Republic of Panama 12:01

5+ y ago12:01

12:01

UAB’s Assistant Director of Historical Collections and University Archivist sat down to share some of the historical connections and ties between Alabama, UAB, and the Republic of Panama dating back over 100 years.By UABSOPH

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Alzheimer's and Brain Disease 8:53

6y ago8:53

8:53

In this episode, we learn more about Alzheimer's and the work of Alzheimer's of Central Alabama from the organization's executive director, Miller Piggott.By UABSOPH

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ReThinking Accessibility 16:43

6y ago16:43

16:43

https://www.kulturecity.org/By UABSOPH

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Sustainable Agriculture 17:01

6+ y ago17:01

17:01

One Health: The Intersection of Human Health, Animal and Environmental HealthBy UABSOPH

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Chemical Warfare: Now & Then; Near & Far 15:52

6+ y ago15:52

15:52

A Brief History of Chemical Warfare Agents, Challenges in Response, and Lessons Learned.By UABSOPH

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The Flu Vaccine 9:26

6+ y ago9:26

9:26

Rachael Lee, MD, Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases, talks about the seasonal flu and flu pandemic.By UABSOPH

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Samuelson Lecture - The End of US Health Policy 42:53

6+ y ago42:53

42:53

Alan Weil, Editor-In-Chief with Health Affairs, gives a talk titled "The End of US Health Policy."By UABSOPH

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Keto Diet 10:16

6+ y ago10:16

10:16

Amy Miskimon Goss, PhD, Assistant Professor, UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences, talks about the Keto Diet.By UABSOPH

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Microplastics and Pollution Along the Gulf Coast 8:12

6+ y ago8:12

8:12

Caitlin Wessel, who is with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Genwest Systems, joins us to talk about the microplastics and pollution along the Gulf Coast.By UABSOPH

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