2024 Iowa Public Health Heroes announced

The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored three Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state: Katie Owens, Elizabeth Faber, and Lina Tucker Reinders. Published March 27, 2024

Join ‘Here to Help’ and support student mental health

"Here to Help” (H2H), a mental health and well-being student organization, aims to improve mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and increase the utilization of mental health services among CPH students. Applications are now open to join the executive board. Apply by April 8, 2024. Published March 25, 2024

Alumna Maya Altemeier’s journey from public health to pediatrics

CPH undergraduate alumna Maya Altemeier attended the UI Carver College of Medicine and will be doing her pediatrics residency in Seattle. Hear more about how public health added to her understanding of health outcomes and how society can improve people's lives.  Published March 21, 2024

Alumnus Steve Simonin discusses rural health leadership

CPH alumnus Steve Simonin, president and CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics, recently discussed ways health care systems can invest in their communities, strategies for ensuring long-term rural health sustainability, and more on the Exploring Rural Health podcast. Published March 21, 2024

Guest speaker to talk about community-based participatory research

The UI Office of Community Engagement is holding an Engagement Summit on Tuesday, April 9, featuring Monica Ramirez-Andreotta, who uses community-based participatory research methods and develops and implements programs with community health workers and communities. She will also be in CPHB for a grad student meet and greet and workshop.  Published March 21, 2024

A small change could close Iowa’s crosswalk loophole

A small change in Iowa code (HF2568) could better protect all people crossing roads, according to a policy brief prepared by the UI Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Safety Lab. (Axios) Published March 21, 2024

New tool examines stress among women farmers

A new tool created by University of Iowa professors Carly Nichols and Jonathan Davis is helping researchers better understand the types of stressors that are most pressing to women farmers. (WQAD) Published March 21, 2024

Iowa researchers discuss alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer

CPH researchers Mary Charlton and Paul Gilbert discussed Iowa's cancer rates and risk factors for cancer, including alcohol consumption. (Daily Iowan) Published March 21, 2024

Join the CPH Multicultural Potluck on April 3

All are invited to the annual CPH multicultural potluck! Come try new food and/or bring a dish from a culture you identify with or admire. All are welcome to attend (with or without a dish). The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition Awards will also be announced.  Published March 20, 2024

Zahnd comments on biggest issues facing doctors today

Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy, recently answered a series of questions about factors that influence where and how doctors and other medical professionals practice medicine. (WalletHub) Published March 20, 2024