Kaci Ginn is this week's guest. She's currently an undergrad public health student at the University of Iowa who is also working at a county public health department helping to navigate the COVID19 pandemic.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-public-health-undergraduate-kaci-ginn-is-helping-her-community-navigate-covid-19/ 

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The Real World: public health undergrad Kaci Ginn is helping her home town navigate COVID19

Summers off? No way. Not of you're a public health student. Join host Lexi Fahrion as she talks with 4 current UI College of Public Health students about their summer internships and work experiences, what they've learned, and how these experiences will help them in the classroom and in their future plans.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-talking-student-internships-and-summer-work-experience/

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A Different Kind of Summer School: talking student internships and summer work experience

This week, we welcome 5 new members to our student podcasting crew and get to know a little bit about them and their interests in public health; Adriana Kotchkoski, Lauren Lavin, Rasika Mukkamala, Garrett Naughton, and Amy Wu.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-meet-the-new-podcast-crew-members/

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New Voices: get to know the newest members of our student podcasting crew

Pregnancy pain is common, often dismissed, and rarely easy to manage. At the same time, recent headlines have stirred anxiety by suggesting that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy may be linked to autism. These claims spread quickly online, leaving many parents-to-be with more questions than answers.

In this episode of Plugged into Public Health, host Lauren Lavin talks with Dr. Julie Vignato, assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and a leading researcher on pain in pregnancy. Dr. Vignato brings both professional expertise and personal insight as a mother, helping us unpack what the science actually says, where misinformation creeps in, and how healthcare providers and public health communicators can share clearer messages.

Topics discussed include:

-Why pregnancy pain is too often under-treated and misunderstood
-What the evidence shows about acetaminophen and NSAIDs during pregnancy
-How a large Swedish “sibling study” helps rule out Tylenol as a cause of autism
-The role of maternal guilt, stigma, and communication in shaping these conversations
-Practical advice for both pregnant people and healthcare providers navigating pain management
-How to identify trustworthy evidence and avoid misinformation online


Resources mentioned in this episode:

-Swedish sibling study on acetaminophen and autism: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406 
-Cochrane Library – Plain language reviews: https://www.cochrane.org/evidence 
-Dr. Vignato’s study on OTC pain relievers during pregnancy: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406 


A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-tylenol-pain-in-pregnancy/

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Tylenol & Pain in Pregnancy - Following the Evidence with Dr. Julie Vignato

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Tylenol & Pain in Pregnancy - Following the Evidence with Dr. Julie Vignato

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