Environmental justice champion Peggy Shepard to deliver Hansen Lecture Nov. 8

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected Peggy Shepard, co-founder and executive director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice, a grassroots environmental justice organization based in New York City, as the 2023 recipient of the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award. She will speak at the college on Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m. in Callaghan Auditorium. Published October 9, 2023

From the Front Row: The University of Iowa’s Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

In this episode, Lauren welcomes representatives from the University of Iowa's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, two on-campus organizations that assist students, staff, and faculty in meeting their basic needs, and discuss the importance of food and clothing accessibility and affordability for college students to survive and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Published October 5, 2023

Janssen attends White House Summit on Climate Resilience

Brandi Janssen, clinical associate professor of occupational and environmental health, recently attended a White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities. Published October 5, 2023

Meet our faculty: Emily Roberts

When Emily Roberts, assistant professor of biostatistics, was diagnosed with diabetes at age 4, she was enrolled in a clinical trial that sparked her interest in how research can be used to improve people's lives. Learn more about her journey as first-generation college student and scholar. Published October 5, 2023

Need a head shot? Attend the Oct. 24 portrait session

On Oct. 24, College of Public Health upper-level undergraduate students will have a chance to have free, professional portraits taken at CPHB. An additional open session is also available for any CPH faculty, staff, or student who would like a photo. Published October 5, 2023

Medicaid expansion has helped redlined neighborhoods get insured

Medicaid expansion helped remedy the effects of historical redlining for people living in those communities, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. "We can attribute about 5-6% less uninsurance in these higher redlined areas directly because of the decision to expand Medicaid," said Jason Semprini, author of the study and a postdoctoral scholar at the UI College of Public Health. (Des Moines Register) Published October 5, 2023

Study examines how HIV self-test kits affect HIV care and behavior

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However,a research team that included CPH researchers has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent future infection. (The Conversation) Published October 4, 2023

Attend the UI Research Services Fair on Oct. 12

The Research Services Fair is a vendor-style fair that provides an opportunity for researchers to learn about campus resources and services available for their research and scholarship activities. This year’s event will be hosted at the IMU Main Lounge. Register to attend by Oct. 9. Published October 3, 2023

New research shows Medicaid expansion has dramatic impact in redlined communities

A new study published in the October 2023 edition of Health Affairs shows that Medicaid expansion has the greatest impact on lowering uninsurance rates among nonelderly adults in metropolitan communities with the highest levels of historical residential redlining. The study was led by Jason Semprini, postdoctoral scholar in the College of Public Health. Published October 3, 2023

Alumna Kaitlin Emrich named director of Black Hawk County Public Health 

The Black Hawk County Board of Health unanimously named Kaitlin Emrich (09MPH) as the new public health director. Emrich is currently serving as the interim director and will begin her new role on Oct. 9, 2023. Published October 3, 2023