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MHA student and Iowa native Hallie Vonk recently spoke about her work co-founding the Student Association for Rural Healthcare (SARH) at the University of Iowa. (Siouxland Proud)
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new guidelines targeting toxic air pollution and "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Peter Thorne, distinguished chair and professor of occupational and environmental health, discussed how these policies could impact public health. (Iowa Public Radio)
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Alumna Alana Monson (23MHA) recently spoke about how she rapidly transitioned her leadership skills when she found herself in the role of interim CEO at Manning Regional Healthcare Center just months after graduating with her MHA. (Rural Health Leadership Radio)
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April 14 - 20, 2024, is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, an annual celebration to highlight and show appreciation for laboratory professionals, including those at the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) at the University of Iowa. (OVPR)
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Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and principal investigator for the Iowa Cancer Registry, discusses how the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award has elevated her work and leveraged other support from the university. (Iowa Now)
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Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, discussed some of the common stressors during pregnancy and postpartum, such as having paid time off, insurance, and access to health care. (Daily Iowan)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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On May 8, a panel of experts will highlight why adolescents and young adults are at greater risk for injury, current regulations, and best practices that employers can implement in their workplace.
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All UI researchers, including students, are invited to attend a summer workshop titled “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement”. This interactive workshop on June 26 will provide participants with information, activities, and examples of community-engaged research projects.
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All are invited to the end-of-semester presentation and reception for CPH:4755 International Perspectives: Xicotepec, Mexico, on April 30. This public student presentation is the culmination of a semester-long experience learning through service partnerships in the town of Xicotepec.
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In this episode, Dr. Sivakami, a professor at the Tata Institute of Social Science in India, discusses her background in population studies and her transition from quantitative to qualitative research methods. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and international recognition in advancing research goals.
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Faculty and staff in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health invite others to lace up their sneakers and join Team CBH on May 4 for NAMIWalks 2024, a community event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health.
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The annual Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa conference will take place June 6 in Iowa City with the theme "The History of Racism in Medicine and Present Day Health Disparities."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren welcomes Dr. Mark Berg and Kaylin Campbell from the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center to talk about intimate partner violence (IPV) from sociological, psychological, and public health perspectives and how views and policies about IPV have been changing.
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Kent Lehr (09MHA) has been named CEO of Iowa Radiology. Lehr, who has over a decade of executive health care leadership experience, began his career at UnityPoint Health in 2010.
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Through their academic work in biostatistics at the University of Iowa, three Iowa siblings with a love for numbers and problem-solving have found enriching—and different—career paths. Read more about Michael, Jacob, and Nick Seedorff.
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Alumna Laura Schwab Reese (15PhD, 13certificate) is an associate professor of public health at Purdue University and the president of the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR). She recently discussed her research interests and work with SAVIR.
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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.
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Alumna Leslie McClure (97MS) is now the dean of Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice and fellow with the SLU Research Institute. She recently reflected on the experiences that brought her to this new position and what it means to grow public health research.
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CPH undergraduate alumna Jessica Allen is now in her final semester of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree program at CU Denver. Learn how public health informs her current studies and career goals.
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CPH alumnus Steve Simonin, president and CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics, recently discussed ways health care systems can invest in their communities, strategies for ensuring long-term rural health sustainability, and more on the Exploring Rural Health podcast.
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CPH undergraduate alumna Maya Altemeier attended the UI Carver College of Medicine and will be doing her pediatrics residency in Seattle. Hear more about how public health added to her understanding of health outcomes and how society can improve people's lives.
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Last December, MPH student Ellie Madson had the opportunity to travel to India to study drinking water and wells in rural areas. Learn more about her experience and public health perspective on the projects.
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Alumnus Nick Howald (15MHA) has been named chief executive officer of TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Tennessee.
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“Unity Week” is a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the University of Iowa’s inclusive and welcoming culture.
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2023 DEI Annual Report Introduction Dear College of Public Health community, I’m pleased to share the College of Public Health’s third Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Annual Report. This report looks back at the activities that took place over the 2022-23 academic year. In past years, the College of Public Health (CPH) DEI Committee was […]
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The University of Iowa's celebration of International Education Week is Nov. 13-17. View a list of events taking place on campus.
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In recognition of Veterans Day, the University of Iowa will be holding events honoring our Veteran students, staff, faculty, and alumni during Veterans Appreciation Week (Nov. 6-11).
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Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. See a listing of campus events that are planned throughout the month.
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The CPH DEI committee invites you to learn strategies for managing difficult DEI-related conversations and scenarios. Participants will explore why conversations around DEI-related topics can be challenging and practice applying strategies.
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The CPH DEI Committee is pleased to invite everyone to a lotería/bingo event on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This event will include games, trivia, and prizes. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Advance registration is required!
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BMindful is an initiative that supports the needs of diverse communities by providing a list of the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. Event planners can avoid those dates when scheduling events and colleagues can be supportive of those who celebrate them.
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On May 16, join Dr. Liz Tovar and other campus and area business leaders to discuss our campus culture, define “DEI in Action,” and have a conversation about how we can teach the skillsets our students need for success. Please RSVP by May 8.
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Join us in celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion at the College of Public Health on Monday, April 17. Enjoy a taco bar provided by Mammitas Coffee of Iowa City, meet members of the CPH DEI Committee, and socialize with friends and colleagues.
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Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to receive a 2024 Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award. Each awardee will receive $25,000 annually for the next three years to support their scholarly activities.
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More than 1,100 University of Iowa faculty and staff members were identified by this year's graduating seniors for making a positive difference in their lives during their time at the university. A number of College of Public Health-affiliated faculty and staff members were recognized.
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Tabitha Peter, a PhD candidate in biostatistics, is the recipient of a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Colombia for 2024-25. She will spend a year in Medellín conducting qualitative research for her dissertation.
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Will Story, associate professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. The award is intended to support the advancement of associate professors to full professors.
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Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, has received the 2024 Faculty Communicating Ideas Award from the Office of the Vice President for Research.
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Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2024 Global Public Health Case Competition! The teams were composed of students from across the University of Iowa and were a mix of undergraduate and graduate students.
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MPH student Amber Hawkins was honored by members of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) with the 2024 Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited public health leadership in Iowa through advocacy, community involvement, and/or program innovation as a student or early career professional.
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The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored three Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state: Katie Owens, Elizabeth Faber, and Lina Tucker Reinders.
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Jason Semprini, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, has been awarded $25,000 to promote oral health equity among underserved populations.
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Keith Mueller, Gerhard Hartman Professor in Health Management and Policy and director of the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, has been awarded the 2024 Louis Gorin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Health Care by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
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The UI Office of Strategic Communications has updated the “share your news” form on the Iowa Now website to make it easier for you to share your published research, grant awards, books, or chapters you’ve written or edited. Your news will be published under the Achievements banner on the Iowa Now website.
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While highly effective, specialty alcohol treatment may present barriers, such as cost and stigma. A variety of strategies and other factors—often in combination—help people address their problem drinking without the use of specialized alcohol services, according to a study by CPH researchers of untreated people in recovery from alcohol use disorder. (Newswise)
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Among U.S. adults at least 65 years of age, falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths. University of Iowa researchers Korey Kennelty and Carri Casteel are studying a less researched falls prevention strategy, called deprescribing. (IPRC)
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Learn about the philosophy, team, and process behind the creation of the award-winning research guide, "Research at the Speed of Trust: A Guide for Researchers and Native Communities." The guide was produced by the Native Center for Behavioral Health as a resource for behavioral health providers working with Indigenous populations.
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Graduate students are invited to share their research at the Jakobsen Research Showcase on March 23. Presentations can include posters, oral talks, a short performance, or art display. Register by Feb. 26.
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The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) invites Collaboratory Applications from University of Iowa faculty to establish or expand a team for research in population-based approaches to address a critical public health issue.
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UI researchers Carly Nichols, assistant professor of geographical and sustainability sciences, and Jonathan Davis, research assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, have created and tested a new tool — the Women Farmer Stress Inventory (WFSI) — to better understand the types of stressors women farmers face.
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Ten CPH students and post-docs are featured in the UI's 2024 Dare to Discover banner campaign. Read more about how their research is making an impact.
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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.
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Each week, the College of Public Health Research Office will publish the latest research funding opportunities from a variety of funding agencies. Global Health Opportunities Announced the week of April 15, 2024 National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM) Research Grant Program NIH Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-24-174 […]
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The UI cultural centers are again hosting their graduation celebrations. Read more about the details and registration deadlines.
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Students interested in health care are invited to the 4th Annual Pre-Health Conference on April 7 in the IMU main ballroom. The conference includes various programs, workshops, networking, and numerous health professionals who will provide insight and guidance to pre-health students at Iowa. Register by March 31.
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On March 19, attend a one-hour workshop focusing on effective health communication strategies in the age of digital media. Learn more about message delivery and encouraging engagement in health initiatives throughout the community. Open to all UI students. Faculty and staff welcome. Advanced registration requested.
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College of Public Health students are invited to participate in a focus group about environmental health as part of the EHSRC Environmental Health Needs Assessment. Sign up by March 5.
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Did you know the Graduate College provides funding assistance to graduate students who present their research/graduate work at competitive/juried conferences, meetings, symposia and similar professional or academic gatherings? The next deadline to apply is March 4.
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Graduate students are invited to share their research at the Jakobsen Research Showcase on March 23. Presentations can include posters, oral talks, a short performance, or art display. Register by Feb. 26.
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Limited spots are available for Iowa students to join a week-long international training course in Romania in June 2024. Work with students and faculty from Romania, Moldova, Armenia, and Georgia on vital issues related to injury and violence prevention.
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Student registration for the 7th annual UI IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition is now open! Graduate and undergraduate students from all University of Iowa departments and programs are encouraged to participate. Up to $2500 is available for the first-place team (top three teams receive cash awards)! The registration deadline is Feb. 18.
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Join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for academic year 2024-2025 (summer 2024, fall 2024, winter 2024, and spring 2025).
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Check out a guide that gives an overview of the many funding opportunities that exist to financially assist University of Iowa undergraduate students considering studying abroad.
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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.
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R. William "Bill" Field, professor emeritus of occupational and environmental health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was recognized internationally for his expertise in radon and radiation health effects.
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Ann Garvey (03MPH) passed away on Nov. 1. Ann was a CPH 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient and held an adjunct faculty appointment in the UI Department of Epidemiology.
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Kathleen McKeen passed away on Oct. 1, 2021, at the age of 80. She worked in the cancer registry field for 59 years, serving as the director of the Iowa Cancer Registry for more than 36 of those years.
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Justin Denman, graduate admissions assistant in the College of Public Health, passed away on Thursday, April 29. Justin was a valued member of the CPH Student Services staff since 2016. Please submit your stories about Justin to be shared with his young daughter and family by Monday, May 10.
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It is with sadness and sorrow that we let you know that Elaine M. Smith, PhD, MBA, professor emerita of epidemiology in the UI College of Public Health, passed away peacefully in Chapel Hill, NC, at the age of 75 on Jan. 21, 2021.
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Bernard J. Tyson, chairman and chief executive officer of not-for-profit health insurer Kaiser Permanente, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Nov. 10 at the age of 60. He was the College of Public Health's 2018 Hansen Award recipient and met with CPH students and faculty on March 4, 2019.
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Frank Lisella, 81, died peacefully on Jan. 18, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He earned a PhD in Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health from the University of Iowa in 1970, and his career in public health practice spanned more than 50 years. He received an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Iowa College of Public Health in 2010.
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William "Bill" Clarke, professor emeritus of biostatistics in the UI College of Public Health, died Oct. 15, 2017, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He made major interdisciplinary contributions to improving the use of statistical methods in clinical trial design and analysis and in biomedical research. In 1989, he co-founded the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center, which is today an internationally recognized leader in managing and coordinating randomized multi-center clinical trials.
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Craig Zwerling, professor emeritus in occupational and environmental health, died August 9, 2017, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Agudas Achim Congregation, 401 East Oakdale Blvd. in Coralville.
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| 4/25 | Innovative Alliances: Rethinking Global Health and Sustainability through Unconventional Partnerships |
| 4/30 | A Celebration of Global Service-learning: International Perspectives: Xicotepec 2024 |
| 5/1 | Pain Interest Group Presentation - Emine O. Bayman, PhD |
| 5/1 | College of Public Health 2024 Awards and Recognition |
| 5/9 | Medical Campus Graduation Celebration |
| 5/11 | College of Public Health Commencement Ceremony |
| 5/16 | Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture - Zhijian "James" Chen, PhD |
| 6/6 | Culturally Responsive Health Care conference |