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Officials Call for Improved Geriatric Care
(The Daily Iowan, 10/31/2009)
Aside from budget issues, officials also addressed public health
matters at the state Board of Regents’ meeting last week. Citing the
aging of the baby boomers, officials called for improvements in
geriatric care. SUE CURRY, dean of the College of Public
Health, said failure to improve care now could lead to greater
problems in the future. “I think with this dramatic growth and without
accelerated prevention and wellness, we can anticipate an increase in
age-related diseases, illness, and disabilities,” she said.
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Op-Ed: Take Steps to Lower Your Risk of Diabetes
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, 10/31/2009)
In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, DONNA HOLLINGER, a
dietitian with the CPH's Nutrition Center, asks readers to consider
taking small steps to lower diabetes risks for themselves or loved
ones. A research study found that people with fasting blood sugars of
95 to 125 mg/dl were able to reduce their risk for developing type 2
diabetes by 58 percent through modest weight loss, healthful food
choices, and increased physical activity.
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UI Conducts MRSA Study
(Indianapolis Star, 11/1/2009)
In this opinion piece about the Preservation of Antibiotics for
Medical Treatment Act, which seeks to decrease drug-resistant
microorganisms by reducing unnecessary use of antibiotics in
industrial farms, the writer notes multi-drug-resistant organisms such
as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin
resistant enterococci have increased in incidence. A recent study from
the UI Department of Epidemiology showed that among swine from seven
farms, 49 percent of animals showed MRSA bacteria; among workers from
these farms, 45 percent tested positive for MRSA.
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Field Radon Cancer Death Study Noted
(Australia World News, 11/2/2009)
A story notes that a study by BILL FIELD, UI professor of occupational
and environmental health and epidemiology, found that protracted radon
progeny exposure is the seventh leading cause of cancer mortality in
the United States and the leading environmental cause of cancer
mortality. It is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among
non-smokers.
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Kaskie to Discuss Health Care Reform
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, 11/5/2009)
Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Health Care Reform will
be discussed Nov. 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the assembly room of the Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 South Linn St. This program,
sponsored by the Johnson County Task Force on Aging, will feature
BRIAN KASKIE from the UI Department of Health Management and Policy
and the Center on Aging.
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Bracing for Old Age
(The Daily Iowan, 11/6/2009)
With the baby boom generation growing older, some UI officials say
people need to be prepared to care for them. “Iowa is an aging state;
we need to develop responses now,” said BRIAN KASKIE, UI associate
professor of health management and policy. “Doing nothing will not
support the problem.” Kaskie addressed many issues with geriatric care
— providing health care to older adults — at the Oct. 29 state Board
of Regents meeting.
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Briefs

Take Part in the CPH Waste Audit
On Nov. 12, the College of Public Health, in collaboration with the
ECO Hawk student group, UI Facilities Management, and other external
partners, will host a waste audit. These audits analyze an
organization's waste stream by sorting a portion of a typical day's
trash. Participation from CPH faculty, students, and staff is
encouraged. Participants can choose to observe or take part in the
hands-on sort. Protective gear will be provided, but dress for the
weather. Volunteer shifts begin at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the IREH
south garage on the Oakdale Campus.
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Celebrate in Style -- Order Your 10th Anniversary Merchandise
In response to requests from CPH alumni, faculty, staff, and students,
the college has assembled a collection of 10th anniversary products,
including a long-sleeve t-shirt, fleece jackets, and a stainless steel
water bottle. Photos of the merchandise and an order form can be found
online.
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Nutrition Center Awarded Top Prize at UI Health Fair
The CPH Nutrition Center's exhibit at the UI Health on Nov. 4 was
recognized with the Best Booth Award. The award is based on
"interactivty of booth, friendliness of staff, quality of health
information, and the WOW factor." Staff members presented information
about whole grains and passed out freshly popped, healthfully prepared
popcorn, which proved to be a popular whole grain snack for fairgoers.
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Video Offers Football Fans 10 Ways to Stay Healthy
In honor of its 10th anniversary, the CPH produced a short video
highlighting “Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy.” The video now reaches
70,000 football fans during home games at Kinnick Stadium this
season.
View video...

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Student News

Mark Your Calendars: International Education Week Nov. 16-20
International Education Week is observed worldwide and celebrates the
many ways international education and exchange opportunities prepare
citizens for community building in both national and international
settings. UI International Programs is celebrating the week with a
number of events, including a Student Funding Expo on Nov. 18.
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People

Lundell Re-Elected to Coralville City Council
Voters re-elected JOHN LUNDELL, deputy director of the UI Injury
Prevention Research Center, to the Coralville City Council during the
Nov. 3 election. Lundell has served on the council since 2003. "I am
really grateful for the support that Coralville expressed to my
service so far and that they're willing to give me another four
years," he told the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

Coffey to Co-Chair Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Workshop
CHRISTOPHER COFFEY, professor and deputy director of the Clinical
Trials Statistical and Data Management Center, will co-chair a
workshop on scientific advances in adaptive clinical trial designs in
Bethesda, Md., on Nov. 16-17. Adaptive clinical trials are a promising
area in clinical trial research as they allow design changes during
the course of a trial while maintaining the integrity of the trial.
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Featured Web Site

Nutrition Center Launches New Web Site
Visit the recently launched Nutrition Center web site, which features
links to research; education and training; wellness; and resources.
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Upcoming Events


College of Public Health

APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Nov. 7-11
Date:  11/7/2009
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Associated URL:  http://www.apha.org/meetings/

CPH Alumni and Friends Reception at the APHA meeting
CPH alumni and friends planning to attend the APH Annual Meeting
in Philadelphia, or those who will be in the area, are invited to
catch up with fellow alumni and CPH faculty, staff, and students
at the alumni and friends reception.
Date:  11/9/2009
Time:  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:  Pennsyvania Convention Center, Room 109B

Ambassador Kenneth Quinn Speaks About World Hunger
Date:  11/9/2009
Time:  12:00 PM
Location:  Room 22, Schaeffer Hall
Associated URL:  http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/human-rights/news/default.asp

Geneva Lecture: "Human Trafficking: A Modern-Day Challenge"
Presented by: John Richmond, a prosecutor for the U.S. Department
of Justice Domestic Trafficking Division.
Date:  11/11/2009
Time:  7:30 PM
Location:  2nd Floor Ballroom at the IMU

Off to a Good Start: Policy for Early Childhood Health Conference
Date:  11/12/2009
Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  Science Center of Iowa, 401 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Des Moines
Associated URL:  http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/media/digest/2009/ad-mats/100209-Good-Start.pdf

CPH Waste Audit
Date:  11/12/2009
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  IREH south garage, Oakdale Campus
Associated URL:  http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/media/digest/2009/ad-mats/110609-wastesort.pdf
Contact:  Dan McMillan, daniel-mcmillan@uiowa.edu

Eco-Iowa City Film: "Fresh"
Date:  11/13/2009
Time:  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  Iowa City Public Library Meeting Rooms A, B and C
Contact:  Anne Mangano, 319-356-5200


Master of Public Health

Last day for graduate students to drop individual semester-legnth
courses or withdraw entire registration
Date:  11/10/2009
Time:  4:30 PM
Contact:  Lexie Just, lexie-just@uiowa.edu


Community & Behavioral Health

CBH Journal Club
Date:  11/12/2009
Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  BSB 1-107
Contact:  Arlys Thompson, arlys-thompson@uiowa.edu


Occupational & Environmental Health

NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training for Workers Screening Course
Date:  11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009
Location:  Iowa City
Associated URL:  http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/heartland/ce/courses.asp
Contact:  Christy Bardell, christy-bardell@uiowa.edu


 

Epidemiology

Department of Epidemiology Journal Club: "The Effect of Strict
Adherence to a High-Fiber, High-Fruit and Vegetable, and Low-Fat
Eating Pattern on Adenoma Recurrence"
Discussion leader: Desire Christensen
Date:  11/10/2009
Time:  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:  BSB 1-107
Contact:  Kathy Colbert, kathy-colbert@uiowa.edu

Department of Epidemiology Seminar: "The Epidemiology of Elder
Mistreatment"
Presented by: Robert Wallace, M.D., Professor
1. To define the various types of elder mistreatment. 2. To
explain the methods of determining the frequency of elder
mistreatment in populations. 3. To explore the public health
management of elder mistreatment as a paradigm of social
intervention.
Date:  11/12/2009
Time:  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:  BSB Aud 2
Contact:  Kathy Colbert, kathy-colbert@uiowa.edu


Biostatistics

Biostatistics Seminar: "Evolution of Alternative Splicing in Mammalian
Cells"
Presented by: Yi Xing, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal
Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa 
Date:  11/9/2009
Time:  3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
Location:  1117 MERF
Contact:  Ann Weber, ann-weber@uiowa.edu

BSAC: "A Joint Modeling of Correlated Recurrent and Terminal Events with Multivariate Frailty in the Analysis of Driving Safety Data in Old Drivers
with Neurological Diseases"
Presented by: Dawei Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of
Biostatistics, University of Iowa Date:  11/13/2009
Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:  C225-GH
Contact:  Ming Yang, ming-yang@uiowa.edu


Health Management & Policy

Des Moines & Omaha Trip
Date:  11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009
Contact:  Torrie Malichky, torrie-malichky@uiowa.edu

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