Sign up now for the Global Health Case Competition

The Global Health Case Competition trains future leaders through a real-world challenge. Students from multiple disciplines creatively address critical global health challenges in a collaborative environment. All enrolled UI students are eligible, and the winning team receives $500 per person. The registration deadline is Feb. 24, and the team presentation will be on April 7. Published January 22, 2025

Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 3

The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 21, 2025

Iowa researchers examine association of hurricanes with veterans’ mental health

Natural disasters such as hurricanes and tropical storms are increasing in frequency and severity due to global climate change. A new study by University of Iowa researchers evaluated whether exposure to hurricanes is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among U.S. veterans.  Published January 21, 2025

Blood drive at CPHB set for Jan. 24 – sign up to donate!

The Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders is hosting a blood drive on Jan. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. in C217 CPHB. (Please note the new date and time.) Appointments are encouraged -- sign up in advance with the UI DeGowin Blood Center. Published January 16, 2025

Webinar: Advancing Evidence-Based Interventions in Rural Communities

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Becky Bucklin, MPH, research manager for the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, will present the webinar "Advancing Evidence-Based Interventions in Rural Communities" on Jan. 30. Published January 16, 2025

Denise Jamieson to deliver inaugural Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture

Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, Vice President for Medical Affairs and the Tyrone D. Artz Dean, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Health Care, will deliver the inaugural Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture on Feb. 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Callaghan Auditorium (N110 CPHB).  The title of Jamieson’s lecture is, “Leading UI Health Care: Perspectives from a Career at the Intersection of Public Health and Clinical Medicine.” Published January 14, 2025

Video: CPH faculty address aspects of cancer in Iowa

A recent series of news reports featured several College of Public Health faculty experts, including Mary Charlton, Paul Gilbert, Brandi Janssen, and Mark Vander Weg, who addressed different aspects of cancer in Iowa. (KWWL)  Published January 14, 2025

2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa registration now open

Registration is now open for the 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa (PHCI), presented by Iowa HHS, scheduled for April 1-2 in Des Moines. This year's theme, "100 Years of Impact: Reflecting on Our Past to Shape Our Future," marks a significant milestone as we celebrate a century of public health achievements in Iowa and Iowa Public Health Association's 100th Anniversary.  Published January 14, 2025

Review the UI policies for mass emails, public statements

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the new mass email policy for campus that will go into effect Monday, Jan. 13, and review the UI public statement policy. Published January 10, 2025

Gilbert discusses important role of social relationships in well-being

Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, recently discussed the importance of developing and maintaining high-quality social relationships for well-being.  Published January 9, 2025