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Afifi, Chrischilles honored with 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, and Elizabeth Chrischilles, professor and head of epidemiology, are two of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored with the 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence. Published April 24, 2024
Rock the chalk, Hawks
With finals week, spring commencement, and summer break approaching, we invite you to share congratulations and words of encouragement on the chalkboards in the CPHB atrium starting May 1. Published April 23, 2024
Attend the MPH and undergrad poster sessions
Attend the Undergraduate Experiential Learning Poster Fair on April 29 and the MPH Applied Practice Experience Poster Session on April 30. Published April 23, 2024
Workshop: “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement”
All UI researchers, including students, are invited to attend a summer workshop titled “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement." This interactive workshop on June 26 will provide participants with information, activities, and examples of community-engaged research projects. Published April 23, 2024
Webinar: Promoting Health and Safety Among Younger Workers
Join the Healthier Workforce Center on May 8, when a panel of experts will highlight why adolescents and young adults are at greater risk for injury, current regulations, and best practices that employers can implement in their workplace. Published April 23, 2024
Vonk discusses importance of rural health care
MHA student and Iowa native Hallie Vonk recently spoke about her work co-founding the Student Association for Rural Healthcare (SARH) at the University of Iowa. (Siouxland Proud) Published April 23, 2024
Askelson receives Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award
Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to receive a 2024 Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award. Each awardee will receive $25,000 annually for the next three years to support their scholarly activities. Published April 19, 2024
Alana Monson discusses taking on a new leadership role
Alumna Alana Monson (23MHA) recently spoke about how she rapidly transitioned her leadership skills when she found herself in the role of interim CEO at Manning Regional Healthcare Center just months after graduating with her MHA. (Rural Health Leadership Radio) Published April 18, 2024
Kent Lehr named CEO of Iowa Radiology
Kent Lehr (09MHA) has been named CEO of Iowa Radiology. Lehr, who has over a decade of executive health care leadership experience, began his career at UnityPoint Health in 2010. Published April 18, 2024
Thorne discusses new EPA regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new guidelines targeting toxic air pollution and "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Peter Thorne, distinguished chair and professor of occupational and environmental health, discussed how these policies could impact public health. (Iowa Public Radio) Published April 18, 2024