Charlton discusses Iowa’s high cancer rates

The Telegraph Herald examined the causes and impacts of Iowa’s high cancer rates, as well as efforts to combat the disease locally, in a recent three-part series. The first story examined Iowa’s cancer rate and the many factors driving it, with commentary from Mary Charlton, CPH professor and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry.  Published June 18, 2024

Platt studies how pro-family workplace benefits can affect women’s mental health

A new study from Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, investigates the effects of employer-sponsored benefits on working women’s mental health.  Published June 18, 2024

Initiative aims to improve traumatic injury care in Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova

The Increasing Capacity for injury Research in EAsTern Europe (iCREATE) grant emphasizes translation across three-related cultures. Led by researchers from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and Babes-Bolyai University of Romania, the program aims to improve acute injury treatment while expanding on previous capacity building efforts in Georgia, Armenia, and the Republic of Moldova.  Published June 18, 2024

Petersen comments on Iowa’s active tick season

This year’s tick season — expected to be one of the worst in years — is in full swing. Hotter weather and a wet spring — ideal weather for ticks to reproduce — are among the reasons this tick season is worse, said Christine Petersen, CPH professor of epidemiology. (The Gazette) Published June 14, 2024

3 CPH students awarded Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Three UI College of Public Health students, all hailing from hometowns in Iowa, have been granted a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which awards the recipient up to $5,000 to study abroad.  Published June 14, 2024

Video: Outdoor heat safety

A new video from the Healthier Workforce Center discusses what employers can do to protect the health and well-being of outdoor workers from extreme heat.  Published June 14, 2024

Keeping Cancer Care Close to Home

The Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network helps community hospitals provide enhanced levels of cancer care to rural patients. Published June 7, 2024

Encouraging Immunization in Iowa

A new partnership, the Iowa Immunization Research Network, is working to increase vaccination uptake and reduce vaccine hesitancy in Iowa. Published June 7, 2024

Nominate a movie for a public health film screening

Is there a public health-themed film that you’d like to see on the big screen? Nominate a movie to be shown at a community collaboration in celebration of the CPH's 25th anniversary. Suggestions are due today, June 21.  Published June 6, 2024

Hamann comments on safety of kids bicycling to school

An article about kids riding bicycles to school as part of a group "bike bus" includes commentary from Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor of epidemiology. While safety concerns are valid, Hamann says generally "the benefit of cycling outweighs the risks." (Washington Post - subscription required) Published June 6, 2024