Baker, Pentella part of partnership to develop rapid tests for diarrheal diseases

Kelly Baker, associate professor of occupational and environmental health, and Michael Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the University of Iowa State Hygienic Lab, are part of a partnership with a Wisconsin company to develop new rapid tests to identify diarrheal diseases. The new testing could help rural areas and developing countries identify disease outbreaks more quickly as well as expediting treatment for patients. (The Gazette) Published October 20, 2023

Alumnus Steve Simonin receives NOSORH Community Stars Award

Alumnus Steve Simonin (90MA) has been named the recipient of the 2023 National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) Community Stars Award. Simonin is the CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics. Published October 19, 2023

AI Revolution in Research: Exploring NIH’s Strategies, Challenges and Vision for the Future

On Nov. 3, attend a lecture about AI in research by Dr. Susan Gregurick, associate director for data science and director of the Office of Data Science Strategy at the National Institutes of Health. Published October 19, 2023

From the Front Row: Night Slice – Creating a safe, sober space for college students

Night Slice is a new initiative from the University of Iowa's Women's Resource and Action Center that's designed to create a safe, alcohol-free, after-hours environment to help combat alcohol-related crimes on campus. Join Lauren and Jada as they welcome guests Nina Morrison and Sumita Subramani to discuss the program. Published October 19, 2023

Learn about DEI bystander training on Oct. 25

The CPH DEI committee invites you to learn strategies for managing difficult DEI-related conversations and scenarios. Participants will explore why conversations around DEI-related topics can be challenging and practice applying strategies. Published October 19, 2023

Petersen comments on spread of Leishmania infantum

Leishmania infantum causes a more severe form of the disease called visceral leishmaniasis. Dogs are considered "the main reservoir" of the parasite. Now a boom in recent years of dog arrivals from abroad has raised concerns of this parasite's spread. "All of us have been fielding these calls from state public health veterinarians, from Army veterinarians, that are trying to figure out what to do," said Christine Petersen, director of the University of Iowa's Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases. (CBS News) Published October 19, 2023

Mueller comments on growth of Medicare Advantage in rural areas

Medicare Advantage insurers are private companies that contract with the federal government to provide Medicare benefits to seniors in place of traditional Medicare. The reach of Medicare Advantage plans varies widely in rural areas, says Keith Mueller, director of the Rural Policy Research Institute at the University of Iowa's College of Public Health. (NPR) Published October 18, 2023

Webinar – Human Rights & Reproductive Justice: Outcome Disparity

Nicole Novak, CPH research assistant professor, will take part in a panel discussion about the complex factors that contribute to maternal death rates in the U.S. The webinar takes place Oct. 25 at noon. Published October 18, 2023

New research center to focus on climate resilience efforts in the Central Midwest

Researchers at the University of Iowa have received a $6 million grant for a five-year project focused on collaborative research and community engagement in climate adaptation planning. The center is led by Brandi Janssen, CPH clinical associate professor of occupational and environmental health. Published October 17, 2023

Comprehensive Rural Wealth Framework and Community Engagement

On Oct. 19, join a discussion of multidisciplinary research that includes community engagement designed to increase prospects for sustainable rural communities. Published October 12, 2023