Petersen discusses bird flu concerns and monitoring

Iowa has seen two bird flu (H5N1) outbreaks in poultry flocks so far this year, and it has spread to at least seven dairy herds in the state. Christy Petersen, CPH professor and director of the UI’s Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, shared how her team has been monitoring the bird flu. (Iowa Public Radio) Published June 20, 2024

Initiative aims to improve traumatic injury care in Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova

The Increasing Capacity for injury Research in EAsTern Europe (iCREATE) grant emphasizes translation across three-related cultures. Led by researchers from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and Babes-Bolyai University of Romania, the program aims to improve acute injury treatment while expanding on previous capacity building efforts in Georgia, Armenia, and the Republic of Moldova.  Published June 18, 2024

Platt studies how pro-family workplace benefits can affect women’s mental health

A new study from Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, investigates the effects of employer-sponsored benefits on working women’s mental health.  Published June 18, 2024

Charlton discusses Iowa’s high cancer rates

The Telegraph Herald examined the causes and impacts of Iowa’s high cancer rates, as well as efforts to combat the disease locally, in a recent three-part series. The first story examined Iowa’s cancer rate and the many factors driving it, with commentary from Mary Charlton, CPH professor and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry.  Published June 18, 2024

Petersen comments on Iowa’s active tick season

This year’s tick season — expected to be one of the worst in years — is in full swing. Hotter weather and a wet spring — ideal weather for ticks to reproduce — are among the reasons this tick season is worse, said Christine Petersen, CPH professor of epidemiology. (The Gazette) Published June 14, 2024

Keeping Cancer Care Close to Home

The Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network helps community hospitals provide enhanced levels of cancer care to rural patients. Published June 7, 2024

Hamann comments on safety of kids bicycling to school

An article about kids riding bicycles to school as part of a group "bike bus" includes commentary from Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor of epidemiology. While safety concerns are valid, Hamann says generally "the benefit of cycling outweighs the risks." (Washington Post - subscription required) Published June 6, 2024

Semprini studies incentives for dental visits

A new study from Jason Semprini, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Public Health, examines whether a special waiver from a public insurance program incentivizes people to visit the dentist. Published June 4, 2024

Hamann comments on Iowa law that expands ‘pedestrian’ definition

A new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds changes and expands the definition of "pedestrian" in Iowa code. The recently signed HF 2568 bill gives Iowans more protection when they cross the street. (Multiple sources) Published May 8, 2024

2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the college’s 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards: Vijay Golla and Daniela Moga. Published May 2, 2024