June 12, 2009
News Releases
UI Names Two Recipients of Brody Award for Faculty Excellence
College of Public Health Students, Faculty, Staff Honored
Iowa's Lessons for National Health Reform the Focus of May Meeting
Nominations Sought for 2009 I-CASH Hall Of Fame Award
Osher Announces "Lunch and Learn," Guitar Lessons
UI Hosts Clinical and Translational Science Researchers June 8-9
CPH in the News
Myers Urged Better Understanding of Flu Transmission
Veterinarians at Higher Risk for Zoonotic Disease (multiple entries)
Hospitalization May Indicate Increased Stroke Risk for Some
CPH Weight Loss Research Cited
Colorado Veterinarian Pursuing MPH at UI
CPH Study Documented MRSA Infections
Dean Curry, Harkin Weigh In on Health Care Reform at Forum
MPH Grad Helps Change the UI's Health Insurance Policy
Briefs
Dean Sue Curry Participates in National Forum on Health Reform
Photo Album Recounts Graduation Reception Events, Honors
UI to "Remember, Reimagine" Flood at Anniversary Event
Nominate a Book for the "One Community, One Book" Series
Student News
Student Blogger Writes About Experiences in NYC, Haiti
New Publications
Health and Safety Bulletin, June 2009
People
Harper Invited to Present at APHA Poster Session
Sepulveda Honored for Contributions to Occupational Health
Robertson to Attend International Cancer Conference
International Studies Honors Gray for Mentorship
Student Earns Health Policy Scholarship
News Releases
UI Names Two Recipients of Brody Award for Faculty ExcellenceThe University of Iowa has named two faculty members, including
LAURENCE FUORTES, professor of occupational and environmental health,
as this year's recipients of the Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty
Excellence in Service to the University and the state of Iowa.
Read more...
College of Public Health Students, Faculty, Staff Honored
The University of Iowa College of Public Health held its annual
graduation reception and honors ceremony May 15 to recognize the
achievements of its students, faculty, and staff.
Read more...
Iowa's Lessons for National Health Reform the Focus of May Meeting
What qualities make Iowa's health care so exceptional, and how might
these elements be incorporated into federal health reform efforts?
These questions were explored at a public meeting held May 28 in
the Terrace Ballroom of the Renaissance Savery Hotel in
Des Moines. The meeting was open to the public.
Read more...
Nominations Sought for 2009 I-CASH Hall Of Fame Award
Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH), based at
the University of Iowa College of Public Health, is accepting
nominations for its eighth annual Agricultural Safety and Health Hall
of Fame Award.
Read more...
Osher Announces "Lunch and Learn," Guitar Lessons
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Iowa is
offering a "Lunch and Learn" and small-group guitar lessons this
month.
Read more...
UI Hosts Clinical and Translational Science Researchers June 8-9
The University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational
Science (ICTS) hosted faculty, scholars, and program leaders from
regional institutions involved in clinical and translational science
on June 8-9, during the Fourth Annual Upper Midwest Consortium Meeting.
Read more...
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Myers Urged Better Understanding of Flu Transmission
(Reuters/AlertNet, 5/16/2009)
Days before the first Mexico swine flu case was identified, KENDALL
MYERS of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases released a
review online in the journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases. The review of
scientific literature documented the previous 50 suspected or known
cases of swine influenza in humans. Her team warned: "Because prior
studies have shown that persons who work with swine are at increased
risk of zoonotic influenza virus infection, it is prudent to include them in
pandemic planning efforts."
Read more...
Veterinarians at Higher Risk for Zoonotic Disease (multiple entries)
(multiple sources)
A review of four decades of literature on the infection of
veterinarians by zoonotic pathogens has led to calls for vets to
do more to protect themselves, those around them, and the animals they
treat. The report was authored by GREGORY GRAY, director of the UI
Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases and professor of epidemiology,
and WHITNEY BAKER, Ph.D. student in epidemiology.
Read more...
Hospitalization May Indicate Increased Stroke Risk for Some
(Reuters, 5/19/2009)
Older people may be at particularly high risk for stroke after being
hospitalized for something else, a study shows. While most of the
other risk factors for stroke that FREDRIC WOLINSKY, professor of
health management and policy, and his colleagues found were not
new, they did find that individuals living in multi-story residences
were 40 percent more likely to have a stroke than those residing
in a single-story house. This could reflect more congested, stressful
living conditions, the researchers suggest.
Read more...
CPH Weight Loss Research Cited
(MSN Health and Fitness, 5/23/2009)
In this article about weight loss strategies, one tactic given is to
divide weight loss goals into several smaller targets -- first aim for
five pounds, then after you hit that, go for another five. A study
from the COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH found that the more frequent and specific
your weight-loss objectives, the better your chances of sticking to them.
Read more...
Colorado Veterinarian Pursuing MPH at UI
(High Plains Journal, 5/26/2009)
NICK STRIEGEL, assistant Colorado state veterinarian, is currently
pursuing a Master of Public Health from the UI College of Public
Health. "There are many challenges ahead for animal agriculture; the
degree that I am pursuing is helping me be better prepared to work in
the common arena where animal health and human health overlap,"
Striegel said. "It is also enhancing my knowledge and skills in the
area of animal emergency management, zoonotic diseases, foreign animal
diseases, and epidemiology."
Read more...
CPH Study Documented MRSA Infections
(Journal Gazette, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 5/31/2009)
A study published in January was the first to document MRSA, or
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, in swine and swine
workers in the U.S. The findings suggested that "agricultural animals
could become an important reservoir for this bacterium," according to
lead study author TARA SMITH, assistant professor of epidemiology, and
other researchers.
Read more...
Dean Curry, Harkin Weigh In on Health Care Reform at Forum
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, 6/7/2009)
SUE CURRY, dean of the College of Public Health, participated on a
panel during a forum on national health care reform titled "Prevention
and Wellness: Building Blocks to Reform" on June 6 at the North Liberty
Community Center. Fellow panelist Sen. Tom Harkin said passing federal
health care reform legislation is not a matter of "if" but "when."
Read more...
MPH Grad Helps Change the UI's Health Insurance Policy
(The Daily Iowan, 6/11/2009)
NICOLE PEARSON, recent M.P.H. graduate, played a role in the increased
coverage of the University Student Health Insurance Plan that will now
include gynecological exams. Pearson researched the policy and
potential womens health effects. Since the Pap smear was introduced,
she said, cervical-cancer rates have drastically decreased. Its an
effective screening method for a disease that used to kill thousands
of women, she said.
Read more...
Briefs
Dean Sue Curry Participates in National Forum on Health ReformDean SUE CURRY was part of an expert panel that joined U.S. Senator
Tom Harkin in a national forum on health reform on June 6 in North
Liberty. The town hall style event, sponsored by the American
Association of Retired Persons and the Divided We Fail coalition,
focused on wellness and prevention initiatives.
Read more...
Photo Album Recounts Graduation Reception Events, Honors
The College of Public Health's Graduation Reception and Honors
Ceremony was held May 15. The online photo album documents the
reception's events and the awards allotted for students, faculty, and
staff who were present.
View photos...
UI to "Remember, Reimagine" Flood at Anniversary Event
The UI will commemorate the anniversary of the historic flood of 2008
on June 15 at the Old Capitol Museum with displays of flood-related
photographs and research, audio excerpts from the StoryCorps project,
musical performances, and refreshments. A formal program will begin
at 12:15 p.m. outside the west steps to the museum, overlooking the
Iowa River, with UI President Sally Mason and other guests making
brief remarks.
Read more...
Nominate a Book for the "One Community, One Book" Series
UI Center for Human Rights is preparing for its 9th annual human
rights community reading group, "One Community, One Book." The
center welcomes suggestions on reading materials. Nominate your
favorite rights-related texts that you feel would benefit the reading
community by sending nominations and information to Joan Nashelsky
at joan-nashelsky@uiowa.edu.
Read more...
Student News
Student Blogger Writes About Experiences in NYC, HaitiFollow LAURA VONNAHME, M.P.H. student in epidemiology, as she
completes an internship in New York City and writes about her
experiences in Haiti through her CPH student blog. Vonnahme is
interning for the Tuberculosis Bureau within The New York City
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene where she performs
outreach/education work concerning tuberculosis prevention within
all the New York City boroughs.
Read more...
New Publications
Health and Safety Bulletin, June 2009The June edition of the Health and Safety Bulletin includes information
on H1N1 influenza, nanoparticles, stress, and more.
Source: UI HealthWorks and WORKSAFE IOWA
Read more...
People
Harper Invited to Present at APHA Poster SessionABBY HARPER, M.P.H student in occupational and environmental health,
has been invited to present at the 2009 Delta Omega academic poster
session held in conjunction with the annual meeting for the American
Public Health Association on Nov. 9. Harper was nominated by the UI
Delta Omega chapter and is one of eighteen students from other public
health schools to be invited to participate in the poster session.
Read more...
Sepulveda Honored for Contributions to Occupational Health
MARTIN SEPULVEDA, member of the CPH Board of Advisors, has been
honored with IBM's most prestigious technical honor as IBM Fellow,
which acknowledges important contributions and industry-leading
innovations. Sepulveda is the first IBM Fellow chosen for a
distinguished history of contributions in the area of population and
occupational health.
Read more...
Robertson to Attend International Cancer Conference
LARRY ROBERTSON, professor of occupational and environmental health,
has been invited to participate in the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) meeting, entitled: "Identification of
Research Needs to Resolve the Carcinogenicity of High-Priority IARC
Carcinogens" on June 30-July 2 in Lyon, France. Among the
high-priority" carcinogens to be considered are polychlorinated
biphenyls, which are a research interest for Robertson.
International Studies Honors Gray for Mentorship
GREGORY GRAY, professor of epidemiology, was honored with the
2009 International Studies Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award at the
International Studies Honors Reception on May 15. AMANDA IRISH,
international studies graduate and M.P.H. student in epidemiology,
nominated Gray.
Read more...
Student Earns Health Policy Scholarship
M.P.H./M.H.A. student DANICA ORSINO is one of eleven national
recipients of the Association of University Programs in Health
Administration's Winston Health Policy Scholarship. The scholarship
recognizes student excellence and achievement based on the students
record and recommendations from faculty and colleagues.
Juneteenth Corridor Celebraion of Freedom Event Cancer Survivors Day celebration International Programs Summer Institute for Teachers Lecture - "1200 Miles by Dogsled: An Arctic Adventure to the Lecture - "Global, Regional Effects of Climate Change" Relay For Life of Johnson County Solstice Stride United Way Day of Action World Conference on Disaster Management Opening of 6-week Summer Session classes Coralville Fourth Fest 5K Run/Walk University holiday, offices closed Iowa City Jazz FestivalUpcoming Events
College of Public Health
This is the oldest known celebration of the end
of slavery in America. It is free and open to all ages.
Date: 6/13/2009
Location: Iowa City
Contact: Janet Fotsch, janet-fotsch@uiowa.edu
Cancer survivors and their families are invited to attend the
Cancer Survivors Day celebration hosted by caregivers from Holden
Comprehensive Cancer Center. "A Celebration of Life: The Spirit
of Teamwork" includes appearances by UI football coach Kirk
Ferentz, UI volleyball coach Sharon Dingman, UI women's
gymnastics coach Larissa Libby, and Herky.
Date: 6/13/2009
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Contact: Cancer Information Service, 319-356-3000 or 800-237-1225
UI faculty and staff and teachers from across the state of Iowa
will discuss the impact of climate change and the current political
and legal debates associated with it.
Date: 6/15/2009-6/19/2009
Associated URL: http://international.uiowa.edu/outreach/k12/summer-institute/
Frontlines of Global Warming"
Presented by: Abby Fenton, education program manager at the
Will Steger Foundation.
Date: 6/16/2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Room 1505 of the Seamans Center
Presented by: Eugene Takle, Iowa State University professor
of atmospheric science and agricultural meteorology.
Date: 6/18/2009
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1505, Seamans Center
Date: 6/19/2009
Location: Clear Creek Amana High School
Associated URL: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=16167
The Iowa City Junior Service League presents the Solstice Stride,
a 5K run/walk and kids' solstice sprint, to benefit the Shelter
House of Iowa City.
Date: 6/20/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville
Associated URL: http://www.icjsl.org/solsticestride_09.htm
Date: 6/21/2009
Location: Iowa City Lower City Park, Shelter 9
Associated URL: http://www.unitedwayjc.org/index.php?pr=2009_Day_of_Action
The 19th World Conference on Disaster Management, "Climate
for Change: Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation," will
address issues common to all aspects of disaster management.
Date: 6/21/2009-6/24/2009
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
Date: 6/23/2009
Date: 6/27/2009
Time: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Coralville Recreation Center
Associated URL: http://www.coralville.org/mod.php?mod=community_events&op=viewsingle&id=390&ReqYear=2009&ReqMonth=6
Date: 7/3/2009
Date: 7/3/2009-7/5/2009
Associated URL: http://www.summerofthearts.org/JazzFest/schedule
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