May 8, 2009
News Releases
State Epidemiologist Discusses Influenza A (H1N1)
UI Research Teams Awarded Pilot Grants
Abstracts Being Accepted for Agricultural Safety and Health Forum
CPH in the News
CPH Experts Comment on H1N1 Flu
Briefs
Value in Healthcare Forum to Be Held May 28
Leaders Wanted for Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute
Rape Victim Advocacy Program Volunteers Needed
Student News
Hardin Library Extends Hours for Finals Preparation
Graduates Recognized at MPH Graduation Celebration
Students Present Practicum Posters
New Publications
Health and Safety Bulletin, May 2009
National Public Health Observance
Get Geared Up for Bike to Work Week, May 10-16
News Releases
State Epidemiologist Discusses Influenza A (H1N1)Patricia Quinlisk, state epidemiologist and medical director for the
Iowa Department of Public Health, discussed the recent outbreak of
influenza A (H1N1) May 6 as part of the Upper Midwest Center for
Public Health Preparedness's Grand Rounds series.
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UI Research Teams Awarded Pilot Grants
Eight University of Iowa research teams, including several from the
College of Public Health, have been awarded a total of $212,600
in pilot grants by the UI Environmental Health Sciences Research Center.
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Abstracts Being Accepted for Agricultural Safety and Health Forum
Abstracts are now being accepted for research, education, and outreach
presentations at the Midwest Rural and Agricultural Safety and Health
Forum, to be held Nov. 18-19 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston,
Iowa. The deadline for abstracts is July 1.
Read more...
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CPH Experts Comment on H1N1 Flu
(5/2/2009 - 5/6/2009)
Influenza A (H1N1) virus continues to be a news item this week as new
cases are confirmend and misinformation is clarified. This week, GREG
GRAY, professor of epidemiology, TARA SMITH, assistant professor of
epidemiology, and PETER THORNE, professor of occupational and
environmental health, weighed in on H1N1 in numerous media reports.
Read more...
Briefs
Value in Healthcare Forum to Be Held May 28To increase awareness of the critical role health care plays in the
nations economy, the College of Public Health has partnered with
the Concord Coalition to organize a series of public forums. The next
forum, titled "Value in Healthcare and the Lessons Learned in Iowa,"
will be May 28 at the Renaissance Savery Hotel in Des Moines. It will
focus on the provision of high-value, high-quality health care in Iowa
and will feature health policy experts from Washington, D.C., who will
provide current information on federal health reform efforts.
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Leaders Wanted for Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute
Emerging and established public health leaders who would benefit from
a year-long leadership training program are encouraged to apply for
the Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute. Nationally
recognized, the institute is providing tuition stipends for Iowa,
South Dakota, and Nebraska scholars. Deadline is June 1.
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Rape Victim Advocacy Program Volunteers Needed
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) advocate training program
begins on June 1. RVAP advocates provide support, information, and
referral over the phone, as well as respond to calls for supporting a
survivor at the hospital or with law enforcement. Contact Katryn
Duarte at RVAP, volunteer-coordinator-rvap@uiowa.edu or 335-6001, if
interested in applying.
Read more...
Student News
Hardin Library Extends Hours for Finals PreparationThe Hardin Library will have extended hours on May 8 and May 9 to
accommodate students studying for final exams. The hours on those days
are as follows: Friday, May 8, 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Saturday,
May 9, 10:00 a.m.-midnight.
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Graduates Recognized at MPH Graduation Celebration
On May 5, 34 soon-to-be graduates were honored at the Master of
Public Health Graduation Celebration.
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Students Present Practicum Posters
Sixteen students presented posters describing their varied practicum
projects during the Spring 2009 MPH Practicum Poster Session on May 6
in the EMRB Atrium.
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New Publications
Health and Safety Bulletin, May 2009UI HealthWorks and WORKSAFE IOWA's May 2009 edition of the Health and
Safety Bulletin features the June agricultural medicine course,
hepatitis awareness month, and more.
Source: UI HealthWorks and WORKSAFE IOWA
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National Public Health Observance
Get Geared Up for Bike to Work Week, May 10-16Leave the car at home, next week is Bike to Work Week. Several local
bike-friendly events are scheduled, including a minor maintenance and
bicycle tune-up opportunity for CPH students, faculty, and staff on
May 11 on the plaza outside the CPH administration offices in General
Hospital. Bring your bike between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Read more...
Finals Week Social Justice Potluck Fulbright Student Program Information Sessions Diversity Focus Brown Bag Lunch Series Spanish Conversation Circle CPH Graduation Reception & Honors Ceremony Preventing Gender Violence Conference Tuesday Seminar Department of Epidemiology Graduation Reception Faculty Meeting Spring Graduation Luncheon Upcoming Events
University and College of Public Health
Date: 5/11/2009-5/15/2009
Date: 5/12/2009
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: LGBT Resource Center, 125 Grand Avenue Court
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to give masters
and doctoral candidates, recent baccalaureate recipients, and
young professionals the opportunity for personal development and
international experience. Kristi Fitzpatrick, grants
coordinator, will discuss the Fulbright Student Program and
answer questions about obtaining funding and the application
process. RSVP to joanna-wiese@uiowa.edu by 5 p.m. May 11.
Date: 5/12/2009
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: International Commons, 1117 University Capitol Centre
Topic: Increase Workforce Retention by Partnering with the Iowa
Department for the Blind
Date: 5/14/2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: US Bank, 204 East Washington, Lower Level Training Room
Associated URL: http://www.diversityfocus.org
Practice conversing in Spanish. Fluency in Spanish is not required.
Please feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP to
diversity@diversityfocus.org (requested but not mandatory).
Date: 5/15/2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: U.S. Bank, 204 E. Washington St., Lower Level Training Room
Date: 5/15/2009
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The three state regent universities are joining together to offer
a conference titled "Engaging Men in Preventing and Taking a
Stand Against Gender Violence." Pre-registration is preferred by
e-mailing Jennifer Crawford at jcrawf@uni.edu or calling
(319) 273-3054 by May 13. The conference is free and open to the public.
Date: 5/15/2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Kamerick Art Auditorium on the University of Northern Iowa
Associated URL: http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2009/may/050809At-a-glance.html
Occupational & Environmental Health
Date: 5/12/2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 123 / 125 IREH, Oakdale Campus
Contact: Allison Fritz, allison-fritz@uiowa.edu
Epidemiology
Date: 5/15/2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 283 EMRB
Contact: Michele Patrick, michele-patrick@uiowa.edu
Biostatistics
Date: 5/11/2009
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: C225-GH
Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu
Date: 5/14/2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: East Room-UIHC
Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu
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