University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 25 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 25 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the "U.S. News & World Report" Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2024. Published April 9, 2024

Hamann honored with Faculty Communicating Ideas Award

Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, has received the 2024 Faculty Communicating Ideas Award from the Office of the Vice President for Research.  Published April 4, 2024

From the Front Row: Rural pharmacies’ role in providing vital health care services

This week's episode is a panel discussion with three pharmacists discussing rural pharmacies hosted by the University of Iowa's Student Association for Rural Health.  Published April 4, 2024

I-CAN helps Iowa’s community hospitals improve cancer care

By establishing the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN), the University of Iowa aims to support community hospitals across the state in the delivery of comprehensive cancer care to rural Iowans.  Published April 4, 2024

Webinar – Gender-Based Violence: What Can We Do as a Community?

Join the next installment of the Building Health Equity Webinar Series, "Gender-Based Violence: What Can We Do as a Community?" on Wednesday, April 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration is now open. Published April 4, 2024

CDC guest speaker Leandris Liburd to present ‘Health Equity Perspectives: Then & Now’

On April 24, Dr. Leandris Liburd, acting director for the CDC’s Office of Health Equity, will give a virtual presentation on the evolution of health equity, the importance of addressing social determinants of health, and advancing public health. Published April 3, 2024

Adaeze Enekwechi named CEO of Cayaba Care

Cayaba Care, a value-based, maternal care company reaching underserved and high-risk populations, has appointed longtime health care executive and former Obama Administration health official Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP, as the company’s CEO. She received a doctoral degree in health services and policy from the University of Iowa College of Public Health in 2007. Published April 3, 2024

Sharma comments on challenges facing assisted living facilities

Hari Sharma, CPH assistant professor of health management and policy, recently commented on the regulation of assisted living facilities, changing demographics of people choosing assisted living, and lack of oversight. (New Mexico In Depth) Published April 3, 2024

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