Four-part news series focuses on ‘Cancer in Iowa’

Journalists at The Gazette recently published a four-part series on cancer in Iowa. The reporters spent months interviewing people -- including Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry -- as well as reading studies and tracking cancer-related legislation to report on Iowa’s cancer rate, which is the second-highest in the nation.  Published April 3, 2024

Kaskie discusses supporting Iowa’s older population

Brian Kaskie, professor of health management and policy, recently discussed how the Iowa Return to Community program helps transition older people back to their homes after surgeries or hospital stays. (Daily Iowan) Published April 3, 2024

Winners of the 2024 Global Public Health Case Competition announced

Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2024 Global Public Health Case Competition! The teams were composed of students from across the University of Iowa and were a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Published April 3, 2024

Alumna Leslie McClure reflects on public health research

Alumna Leslie McClure (97MS) is now the dean of Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice and fellow with the SLU Research Institute. She recently reflected on the experiences that brought her to this new position and what it means to grow public health research. Published April 2, 2024

Amber Hawkins recognized with IPHA Emerging Leader Award

MPH student Amber Hawkins was honored by members of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) with the 2024 Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited public health leadership in Iowa through advocacy, community involvement, and/or program innovation as a student or early career professional. Published April 1, 2024

Study examines resolving alcohol use disorder without treatment

While highly effective, specialty alcohol treatment may present barriers, such as cost and stigma. A variety of strategies and other factors—often in combination—help people address their problem drinking without the use of specialized alcohol services, according to a study by CPH researchers of untreated people in recovery from alcohol use disorder. (Newswise) Published April 1, 2024