Charlton comments on cancer death rates in rural areas

Despite the different types and rates of cancer across Iowa, Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology, said her research shows rural people die from the disease more than urban people do, often because they lack access to screening and treatment. (Public News Service) Published January 10, 2024

Webinar: Conversations on health equity in research and practice

Join the next Conversations on Health Equity Research and Practice Webinar on March 25 to hear from CPH alumna Lena Thompson on "Exploring Successful Aging Among Alaska Native Elders Through a Qualitative Community-Based Participatory Research Approach." Published January 9, 2024

Nominations open for the Iowa Public Health Heroes Awards

Do you know outstanding public health practitioners working in Iowa? Nominate them for the 2024 Iowa Public Health Heroes Award. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Published January 9, 2024

Articles by CPH faculty place among Top 10 most read

Three papers written by CPH faculty affiliated with RUPRI were among the Top 10 Rural Monitor Articles of 2023. Check out the titles and authors. Published January 9, 2024

In memory: Linda Baker

Linda Baker, a caring and generous supporter of the College of Public Health and the University of Iowa, died on Dec. 27, 2023, at age 77.  Published January 9, 2024

Iowa’s MHA program earns 2024 ACHE Higher Education Network Award

The University of Iowa’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is the recipient of the 2024 ACHE Higher Education Network Award for graduate programs by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Published January 8, 2024

CPH student Maanya Pandey among ‘2024 People to Watch’

Maanya Pandy, a CPH undergraduate student, was named to the list of "2024 People to Watch" for her volunteer work that addresses period poverty. (Press-Citizen)  Published January 4, 2024

Rohlman writes about unique safety hazards young workers face

Diane Rohlman, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently wrote about the unique occupational safety hazards young workers face. She identified three common causes of this susceptibility to injury: their lack of experience, developing bodies and brains, and reluctance to speak up. (The Conversation) Published January 3, 2024

CPH student discusses Disaster PrepWise

CPH student and AmeriCorp member Shahad Elnour recently discussed her work with Disaster PrepWise in Washington County. (KCII) Published January 3, 2024

CDC Special Interest Projects funding opportunity

The Prevention Research Centers (PRC) program office at the CDC has released its list of 2024 Special Interest Projects (SIPs). Any investigator at the University of Iowa may apply and the funds are passed through the UI Prevention Research Center for Rural Health. Proposals are due March 4.  Published December 21, 2023