PHOTOS: CPH gathers for Homecoming lunch

See images of CPH alumni, students, faculty and staff mingling at our annual Homecoming Lunch. Published November 2, 2023

CPH student Amir Ghanbari receives $20K grant to study adolescent bicycling injuries

Amir Ghanbari, a PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology, has been named the recipient of the 2023 H. Clay Gabler Scholar’s Program Award from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Published November 2, 2023

Wilson discusses ensuring students are well-versed in rural health

Kristin Wilson, CPH clinical associate professor and director of the MHA Program, recently discussed how she integrates rural health and community engagement into the classroom for future health care leaders. (Rural Health Leadership Radio) Published November 2, 2023

O’Neal cautions against distracted walking

Elizabeth O’Neal, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, discusses how phones can lead to distracted walking while crossing roads and streets. (Radio Iowa) Published November 2, 2023

Gerr comments on the repetitive strain injury epidemic

Repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome among office workers gained a lot of attention in the 1980s and 1990s, but perhaps distracted from the far more serious concerns of other workers. “We engage in a disease-du-jour mentality that is based on idiosyncratic factors, such as journalists being worried about computer users, rather than prioritization by the actual rate and the impact on employment and life quality,” said Fredric Gerr, UI professor emeritus of occupational and environmental health. (The Atlantic) Published November 2, 2023

CPH Research Week poster session winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 CPH Research Week poster awards! See a list of the award recipients and all those who participated in poster sessions. Published November 2, 2023

Veterans Appreciation Week events set for Nov. 6-11

In recognition of Veterans Day, the University of Iowa will be holding events honoring our Veteran students, staff, faculty, and alumni during Veterans Appreciation Week (Nov. 6-11).  Published November 2, 2023

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. See a listing of campus events that are planned throughout the month. Published November 1, 2023

Adeagbo selected for HIV Implementation Science Fellowship

Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to participate in an HIV Implementation Science Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research. Published November 1, 2023

Goerdt honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at safety conference

Congratulations to Tammi Goerdt, director of continuing education and outreach for the Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety, who recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Midwest Women in Safety Conference. Published November 1, 2023