‘SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age’ documentary viewing and conversation

The use of digital technology has alarming impacts on youth mental health, so the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is hosting a viewing of the award-winning film SCREENAGERS on Feb. 24. The film probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, is a panelist. Published February 7, 2024

Alumna Hianca Andrades writes about her work in maternal and child health

Alumna Hianca Andrades (23MPH) recently wrote a blog post for MCH Leads about her position as the maternal, child, and adolescent health coordinator at Johnson County Public Health and the importance of building trust with communities.  Published February 6, 2024

Rima Afifi to present the CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture April 15

Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, will present the CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Narrative Change and Relationship Building: Why Love Matters in Achieving Social Justice," on April 15. Published February 5, 2024

Webinar: Confronting Collective Violence in Health Research

On Feb. 19, hear from Dr. Nawal Muradwij on "Confronting Collective Violence in Health Research: How can we bolster liberation movements?" This presentation is part of Conversations on Health Equity in Research and Practice: A Webinar Series with Emerging Public Health Leaders. Registration and details are available online.  Published February 2, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, a variety of events and workshops are planned at the University of Iowa to recognize important contributions of Black Americans from a historical perspective. Check out the calendar of events. Published February 1, 2024

Iowa research finds new app supports improved care for persons living with dementia

Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge, skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile application (app), according to new research from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics and the University of Iowa College of Public Health. (PR Newswire) Published February 1, 2024

From the Front Row:  Alumna Kelsey Feller, public health data, and careers

Lauren chats with CPH alumna and 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Kelsey Feller. She is bureau chief of Data Sharing, Privacy and Open Records in the Division of Compliance at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS), where she balances the importance of data security and privacy with facilitating the use of data for public health initiatives and research. Published February 1, 2024

Mental Health Champion nominations sought

Do you know a Mental Health Champion that deserves to be recognized? The University of Iowa Mental Health Champion Award is a new award designed to cultivate an environment that values and recognizes mental health and the importance it holds in the well-being of each of our lives. Nominate a student, staff, faculty member, or group by Feb. 9. Published February 1, 2024

Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative paper selected as a “top pick” for 2023

The editorial board of Neurology Today has selected a Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative paper as one of its "top picks" for important advances in movement disorders in 2023. The paper included co-authors David-Erick Lafontant, Seung Ho Choi, Ryan Kurth, Chelsea Caspell-Garcia, and Chris Coffey. Published February 1, 2024

Lastascia Coleman named president of March for Moms Board of Directors

Lastascia Coleman has been named president of the Board of Directors for March for Moms. Coleman is director of the midwifery education program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a PhD student in health management and policy. March for Moms is a non-profit that aligns the diverse voices of families, health care providers, policymakers, and partners to advocate for mothers and families’ health, well-being and equal access to care.  Published January 31, 2024