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

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

Q&A with Jim Yong Kim

Dr. Jim Yong Kim will visit the College of Public Health on Friday, Oct. 11, as the 2024 Hansen Leadership Award honoree. He recently took time to answer a few questions about his career, public health challenges, and his upcoming lecture. 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

Celebrate homecoming with food, music on the CPHB patio Oct. 26

All CPH alumni, students, faculty, staff, and their families are invited to attend the annual pre-game homecoming lunch on the CPHB outdoor patio on Saturday, Oct. 26. Please register in advance to help us with planning. Published September 27, 2024

Black gay men face barriers to accessing PrEP treatment

PrEP can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection by 99%. Discrimination and distrust are two barriers Black gay men face in accessing this lifesaving treatment, write CPH researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Joy Edeh. (The Conversation) Published September 26, 2024

Conversations on Health Equity Research and Practice webinar is Oct. 8

Oluwafemi Adeagbo will present "The danger of leaving men and boys behind in HIV Vision 2030: Experiences from rural South Africa" on Oct. 8. Registration for the Zoom webinar is available. Published September 26, 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

Dr. Mgbechi Erondu to speak at Medicine and Humanities Celebration

University of Iowa alumna Dr. Mgbechi Eronduwill speak at Iowa's Fall 2024 Medicine and Humanities Celebration on Monday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Educational Research Facility (MERF) Auditorium. Published September 20, 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