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

Rural Iowa Research Award proposals due March 3

CPH graduate students and faculty are invited to apply for a new funding opportunity, the Rural Iowa Research Award. This award is funded by The Hunsicker Family Fund with a goal of supporting research projects that respond to health interests of rural Iowans.  Published February 4, 2025

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship program accepting applications

Are you curious about addressing society’s unmet needs through health care innovation? The 2025–2026 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship offers a year-long experience for graduate trainees to explore new ideas and connect with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs.  Published February 4, 2025

Study finds telemental health services boost mental health visit rates in FQHCs

A new study from University of Iowa researchers highlights the positive impact of telemental health services on mental health care utilization in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), particularly in rural and low-income communities. Published January 31, 2025

Meet our CPH staff: Gwen Archibald

Gwen Archibald, director of student services and academic program support in the Department of Health Management and Policy, plays an essential role in keeping students connected with academic and professional opportunities and preparing them for their future careers. Published January 30, 2025

Gilbert, Vander Weg discuss alcohol and cancer risk

The U.S. Surgeon General recently released an advisory on alchohol and cancer risk. Paul Gilbert and Mark Vander Weg from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health discussed the public's awareness about the connection between alcohol consumption and cancers. (Daily Iowan) Published January 30, 2025

Webinar: Co-creating knowledge about young adulthood with young adults – CANCELED

On Feb. 11, the UI College of Public Health Prevention Research Center for Rural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center invite you to be a part of the latest installment in the Conversations on Health Equity Research and Practice Webinar Series. Shannon Lea Watkins will describe research approaches to engaging young adults as research collaborators. Published January 29, 2025