Avoiding Unexpected Deliveries

CPH researchers designed a comprehensive social marketing campaign to help prevent the "stork" reality of unintended pregnancies.
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The Milk of Human Kindness

Master of Public Health student Laurel Whitis' internship with the Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa helps donated milk reach infants in need.
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Rewarding Work in Rural Health Policy

With new awards totaling $4.4 million, investigators from the Rural Policy Research Institute are rolling up their sleeves to assess the impact of policy changes on rural health care.
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Connect with the College at APHA

The College of Public Health will be in San Francisco for the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association -- stop by our booth and reception to say hello!
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Fred Toca: Combining Science, People Skills, and Professionalism
CPH alumnus Fred Toca rose to the top of the ranks during his career in industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental management. Now retired, he continues to mentor students and inspire their interest in science.
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College Welcomes New Faculty Members
The newest faculty members to join the College of Public Health bring a diverse range of research interests and experience to the mix.
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Video: Zombie Science Unearthed
With Halloween just around the corner, Tara Smith, associate professor of epidemiology, engages in some spirited science by comparing a zombie plague to infectious diseases --
and offers a few pointers for surviving a zombie apocalypse.
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Become Certified in Public Health
Thinking about taking the Certified in Public Health exam in February 2013? The University of Iowa College of Public Health will be offering the exam in the CPH Building on Saturday, Feb.16, 2013. The registration fee for this exam date and location will be reduced thanks to a subsidy offered by the College of Public Health to its alumni and current students.
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Forum to Examine Future of Iowa's Health Care Landscape
Iowa’s health care landscape continues to be shaped by powerful forces. The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the November elections, ongoing federal budget negotiations, and new legislation could profoundly influence the future direction of health policy. Join the "Rebalancing Health Care in the Heartland" conference Nov. 13 at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines to gain national and local perspectives on this dynamic topic.
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Childhood Obesity Subject of Hansen Award Lecture, Conference
Since 1965, the United States has seen a 350 percent increase in childhood obesity among children 6 to 11 years old. This startling fact about the national obesity epidemic was one among many offered by Mary Story, PhD, RD, in her 2012 Richard and Barbara Hansen Distinguished Lecture delivered this fall as part of the Iowa Childhood Obesity Conference held at the College of Public Health.
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Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Rural Health Online
Earlier this fall, Jim Merchant, professor of occupational and environmental health, presented the CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Advocating for Rural Health: Community-based Research and Policy." His talk highlighted some of the many rural health studies he has worked on during his career.
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Scholarship Supports Student's Aspirations
For students, receiving a scholarship can make a world of difference. Meet Carol Ayangbile, a College of Public Health student who has received generous support for her studies as the recipient of the W. Thomas Phillips and Carline Bradford Phillips Scholarship.
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A collection of newsworthy quotes from experts in the College of Public Health.
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Doctoral Student Hamann Earns High Marks for Research
Cara Hamann, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Epidemiology, has been named the recipient of a Best Student Paper Award and was selected to present at the National Delta Omega Society Student Poster Session at APHA.
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Recent Research
Learn about an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" found in Iowa wildlife, a new study of depression in late life, research looking at how older drivers interact with in-vehicle technology, and a grant renewal for the UI Injury Prevention Research Center.
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Alumni Notes
Catch up on the latest career updates and awards from classmates and find out how to submit your own class note.
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Coming Soon: 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award Nominations
It’s time to begin planning your nomination of an exceptional College of Public Health graduate for a 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award.
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