Sam Haase: Finding a home in public health and emergency preparedness

Sam Haase is a second-year public health student drawn to the community-based work involved with emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and crisis management. Learn more about her passion for this work and how public health allows her to make a difference in people’s lives. Published February 19, 2025

Alumnus Jim Skogsbergh to receive ACHE 2025 Gold Medal Award

James H. Skogsbergh (82MA), FACHE, has been named the recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2025 Gold Medal Award. Published February 19, 2025

Podcast: The role of fluoride in public health and oral health with Dr. Steven Levy

On this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, our student-run podcast, Lauren welcomes Dr. Steven Levy to talk about the role of fluoride in public health and oral health. They also discuss the controversy about a recent study making an association between fluoride exposure and children's IQ. Published February 19, 2025

Charlton discusses Iowa’s increasing cancer rate

Among the issues Iowa lawmakers are aiming to address this legislative session, one has become a clear focal point: the state’s increasing cancer rate. Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, said some of the most effective forms of legislation lawmakers could bring forward are bills addressing controllable risk factors of cancer. (The Gazette) Published February 17, 2025

Iowa study examines older adults’ driving errors and crash risk factors

A recent study by College of Public Health researchers looked at the relationships between older drivers’ driving errors and two important crash risk factors: vehicle actions and traffic control devices. Published February 14, 2025

Pentella discusses bird flu, influenza, and testing

Michael Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory, recently discussed bird flu, testing for influenza, and Iowa's current high level of influenza activity. (Daily Iowan) Published February 11, 2025

Iowa researchers map areas in Iowa at risk for house fires

Fires and burns are among the 10 causes of preventable injury deaths in the U.S., resulting in over 3,400 deaths every year. A University of Iowa research team investigated if serious house fires in Iowa repeatedly occur in the same areas and whether underlying factors, such as social vulnerability, are connected to these fires. (IPRC blog) Published February 11, 2025

Mark your calendars for Community Engagement Office Hours

All UI faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join the Community Engagement Office Hours and chat about project ideas, questions, and best practices in community engagement and research. Sign up for the next meeting on April 10. Published February 5, 2025

Thorne comments on Red Dye No. 3 ban

The FDA will no longer allow for the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, spoke about the ban. (KCRG) Published February 5, 2025

Apply for the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award

The Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award is available to CPH faculty members and graduate students to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Applications are due March. 1, 2025. Published February 4, 2025