MHA students earn first place in case competition

Congratulations to the team of MHA students who finished in first place at the 2023 University of Kansas Medical Center MHSA/MHA Regional Case Competition. Published November 1, 2023

Lee, Thompson selected as APHA student award winners

Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, and Lena Thompson (14MPH, 23PhD in CBH) will be honored at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta with student awards. Published November 1, 2023

Mona Hanna-Attisha to speak on campus Nov. 29

Pediatrician, scientist, activist, and author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha will speak Nov. 29 at an event sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Engineering. Published November 1, 2023

College of Public Health joins the Together Hawkeyes campaign

On Oct. 17, the University of Iowa community celebrated the public launch of the Together Hawkeyes campaign, the largest fundraising and alumni engagement effort in the history of the state of Iowa. In the College of Public Health, and across campus, this campaign will generate needed support for students, faculty, staff, research, and innovative programs […] Published November 1, 2023

From the Front Row: Talking social determinants, stigma, and health disparities with Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Adriana welcomes Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, for a wide-ranging discussion about HIV stigma, social determinants of health, medical ethics, health disparities, and more. Published October 27, 2023

Webinar: Health Equity for Elders at the Community Level

Join the Institute for Public Health Practice, in partnership with the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, for the latest installment of the Building Health Equity webinar series, "Health Equity for Elders at the Community Level" on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. Published October 26, 2023

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Group Presentation Session

Join a session on Nov. 14 to learn about Fulbright Award opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English abroad at no cost.  Published October 26, 2023

Thorne discusses sustainable sources of energy

Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, says a major approach to combat climate change is mitigating and reducing the release of more greenhouse gases by switching to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. (Daily Iowan) Published October 25, 2023

CPH researchers receive grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

CPH researchers received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue an ongoing clinical study of knee osteoarthritis. The study, led by Jim Torner, professor of epidemiology and primary investigator of data collection, has overseen the study since 2002. (Daily Iowan) Published October 25, 2023

Connect with the college at APHA in Atlanta

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 13.  Published October 25, 2023