Andino discusses need for more affordable housing

Demand for affordable housing is rising in eastern Iowa, but even subsidized housing may not be affordable, says Jessica Andino, executive director of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition and a PhD candidate at the UI College of Public Health. (The Gazette) Published February 14, 2024

Young Iowans work to improve farm safety

Youth groups across Iowa carried out agricultural safety projects in their communities as part of the annual Agricultural Youth Grant Program sponsored by Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. (Iowa Farmer Today) Published February 14, 2024

IPRC accepting pilot research project proposals

The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center announces the availability of funds to support pilot projects. The center is particularly interested in interdisciplinary pilot projects with a focus on populations disproportionately affected by injury and violence. The application deadline is April 19, 2024. Published February 13, 2024

Pentella comments on SHL’s ability to test wastewater for influenza

The State Hygienic Lab (SHL) now can test wastewater for influenza. “This can serve as an indicator to remind people to get vaccinated, and alert health care providers and hospitals that they will soon see more cases of influenza virus in patients,” said Michael Pentella, the lab’s director and clinical professor of epidemiology. (The Gazette) Published February 13, 2024

Lia Love: Balancing academics, athletics, and community involvement

Lia Love is a third-year undergraduate public health student. She’s also an outstanding member of the University of Iowa Women’s Track and Field team. Lia recently answered some questions about her interest in public health, balancing commitments as a student-athlete, and her involvement with groups and organizations outside of school and track. Published February 13, 2024

Apply for global injury prevention training course in Romania

Limited spots are available for Iowa students to join a week-long international training course in Romania in June 2024. Work with students and faculty from Romania, Moldova, Armenia, and Georgia on vital issues related to injury and violence prevention.  Published February 13, 2024

Adeagbo writes about power imbalance in global health research

CPH assistant professor Oluwafemi Adeagbo co-authored an article that discusses how cultural humility and equitable partnerships are key to effective global health projects. (The Conversation) Published February 13, 2024

Nominations for CPH Faculty and Staff Awards now open

It's time to nominate deserving colleagues for staff and faculty awards! Nominations are due March 21. Published February 8, 2024

Register now for Tippie Women Summit workshops

Learn about negotiation skills, working with different personalities, financial strategies, and more at the 2024 Tippie Women Summit. The events are open to the public, and registration is available now.  Published February 7, 2024

Webinar: Health Equity for Financial Literacy

Join the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy at the UI College of Public Health, in partnership with the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, for the sixteenth installment of our Building Health Equity Webinar Series, “Health Equity for Financial Literacy,” on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Published February 7, 2024