Deshpande discusses how community engagement benefits health

Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology, recently discussed how civic engagement can lead to better physical and mental health. (Iowa Public Radio) Published October 2, 2024

Nidey discusses postpartum depression in rural populations

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, says postpartum depression is a problem statewide -- but can be especially serious in rural Iowa, where access to mental health care can be limited. (Public News Service) Published October 2, 2024

Connect with the college at APHA in Minneapolis

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Oct. 28. Published October 2, 2024

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2024 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Monday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines. Published October 2, 2024

Navigating Life in CPHB as an International Student

Shravani Jadhav From: Pune, India Program of Study: 2nd Year, MPH Epidemiology Personal Experiences Healthcare and Insurance General Resources and Tips Community and Involvement Additional Insights Published October 1, 2024

Plugged in to Public Health: A professional journey with Dr. Daniela Moga

Lauren interviews CPH alumna Daniela Moga about her professional journey from medical training in her home country of Romania to pursuing degrees in public health and epidemiology at the University of Iowa to her current career in pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Kentucky. Published September 30, 2024

Call for abstracts: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa

Anyone interested in presenting a concurrent session or poster is encouraged to submit abstracts focused on current and emerging public health issues. Deadline for submission is Oct. 27, 2024. A separate call for student poster abstracts will be announced at a later date.  Published September 26, 2024

Hamann encourages drivers to slow down around farm vehicles

Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, recently discussed tips for drivers sharing the road with large farm equipment. (KCRG) Published September 19, 2024

Deshpande discusses civic engagement and public health

Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and president-elect of the Iowa Public Health Association Board of Directors, recently discussed how communities and individuals experience health benefits from civic engagement. (Iowa Public Radio) Published September 18, 2024

UI geriatric training program aims to bolster workforce, improve care for older Iowans

A new federal award to the University of Iowa will continue a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) to educate and train health care and supportive care workforces to care for older adults in collaboration with community partners across Iowa and several other states. Published September 4, 2024