IPHPRP Collaboratory applications now open

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) invites Collaboratory Applications from University of Iowa faculty to establish or expand a team for research in population-based approaches to address a critical public health issue.  Published January 31, 2024

Register now for the UI Global Health Case Competition

Student registration for the 7th annual UI IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition is now open! Graduate and undergraduate students from all University of Iowa departments and programs are encouraged to participate. Up to $2500 is available for the first-place team (top three teams receive cash awards)! The registration deadline is Feb. 18. Published January 30, 2024

Presentation: Impacting Disparities through Community Engagement and Research

Join the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Seminar Series on Feb. 9 to hear from Bettina F. Drake with the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. Published January 30, 2024

Apply for the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award

The Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award is available to CPH faculty members and graduate students to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Applications are due March 1, 2024. Published January 25, 2024

Meet our faculty: Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Hear how Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, uses his background in medical ethics to inform his public health teaching and research.  Published January 25, 2024

Iowa study uses new tool to examine stress among women farmers

UI researchers Carly Nichols, assistant professor of geographical and sustainability sciences, and Jonathan Davis, research assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, have created and tested a new tool — the Women Farmer Stress Inventory (WFSI) — to better understand the types of stressors women farmers face. Published January 25, 2024

From the Front Row: Public health work in Alaska with alumna Carla Britton

This week Lauren welcomes Carla Britton (06MS, 10PhD), lead epidemiologist/deputy director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center in Anchorage and recipient of our 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award. They discuss Carla's non-traditional path to her current career as well as her work with Alaska's Native population and some of the challenges of public health work in Alaska.  Published January 25, 2024

Donate at blood drive Jan. 30

The College of Public Health is hosting a blood drive on Jan. 30 in C217 CPHB. Sign up now to reserve a donation time. Published January 24, 2024

Rohlman comments on safeguarding workers during extreme cold

Diane Rohlman, professor of occupational and environmental health, discussed how cold weather conditions are a workplace hazard and what measures employers can take to reduce risks to workers. (KGAN) Published January 24, 2024

Maternal and child health Academic Practice Partnership highlighted

The college's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Public Health Catalyst Program and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (formerly IDPH) have developed an academic practice partnership. Learn more about how the trust-based partnership benefits students and collaborations. (National MCH Workforce Development Center) Published January 23, 2024