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Highlights Archive

December

On the Move: Move to new CPH building begins in December. (11/28)
New Investigator Research Awards: Applications due Jan. 6, 2012. (11/28)
Public Health Thank You Day: Giving thanks for public health heroes. (11/18)
Never Stop Learning: CPH student Ronald Bedford proves it's never too late to learn. (11/18)
Weathering the Elements: Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Forum Nov. 16-17. (11/14)
Fall Colloquium: Conference looks at health care reform and public health programs. (11/3)
Fight the Flu: UI offers influenza vaccine for employees, students. (11/3)

Healthy Hawkeye Hole-in-One: CPH tees up for UI Health Fair Nov. 2. (10/31)
What Is Public Health? Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz has the answer. (10/24)
Public Health Goes to Washington: Connect with the College of Public Health at APHA. (10/24)
Iowa Healthcare Executive Symposium: Conference convenes in Iowa City Oct. 20-22. (10/17)
Celebrate Homecoming: Enjoy a full lineup of CPH activities. (10/10)
Awards for Excellence: Clarke, Lundell honored for acheivements. (10/10)
Walk This Way: Join a CPH "Start Somewhere Walk" Oct. 7. (10/2)
Help for Kids' Headaches: CTSDMC receives grant to study migraine in children. (10/2)

Safety First: Marizen Ramirez focuses on injury and violence prevention. (9/26)
Get Your Kit Together: September is National Preparedness Month. (9/26)
Supporting Safer Farms: CPH works to improve agricultural safety and health. (9/19)
Treating Tuberculosis: Lecture explores the history of Oakdale Sanatorium. (9/19)
9/11 Reflections: CPH students, faculty, and staff share their memories. (9/12)
CPH Welcomes New Faculty: New colleagues join the College of Public Health. (9/12)
The State of Health: New edition of Iowa Health Fact Book now available. (9/6)

Hansen Award: Dr. Kenneth Olden to receive college's highest honor. (8/29)
Up in Smoke: New CPH study underscores the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. (8/29)
Bringing Issues into Focus: Free film screenings explore water, workers' rights. (8/22)
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Dr. Jim Torner to discuss acquired brain injury Aug. 25. (8/15)
Advancing Environmental Health: National conference, listening session set for Sept. 8. (8/15)
A Superfund Science Trip: Students get a hands-on introduction to PCB research. (8/1)
Pharmacies Fading Away: RUPRI policy brief examines rural pharmacy closures. (8/1)

The Rural-Urban Divide: New report reveals striking differences in Iowans' health care and insurance. (7/18)
Environmental Honors: ECO Hawks receive award for recycling education efforts. (7/18)
A Successful Outcome: College attains seven-year term of accreditation. (7/1)
Leadership Transitions: CPH appoints two new associate deans.(7/1)

Reducing Workplace Stress: Free online forum takes place June 28. (6/20)
A Generous Gift: Callaghans support college with $500,000 gift. (6/13)
Studying Staph: Researchers receive $1.2 million grant to investigate bacteria in meat. (6/13)
A Boost for Rural Health: Donham appointed first Chair in Rural Safety and Health. (6/6)

A Brush with Success: CPH toothbrush donations reach kids in Philippines. (5/23)
Spotlight on Students: Exceptional students recognized at annual awards event. (5/23)
Graduation Celebration: Congratulations to our graduating students! (5/12)
Outstanding Alumni: College honors two Alumni Award recipients. (5/12)
A Job Well Done: College celebrates achievements at awards luncheon. (5/2)

How Healthy Are We? Survey provides a snapshot of CPH employee health. (4/25)
Stepping Up Sustainability: Staff shares waste reduction strategies for new CPH building. (4/25)
A Career in Cancer Research: Alumna Laura Beane Freeman's work at the National Cancer Institute. (4/18)
Celebrate Earth Month: Get involved in earth-friendly events and activities. (4/11)
Research Week: Health sciences research highlighted April 12-14. (4/11)
Governor's Conference on Public Health: Statewide conference takes place April 5-6 in Ames. (4/4)
Safety Is No Accident: National Public Health Week is April 4-10. (4/4)

A Healthy Lesson: Student-run program teaches kids about health and nutrition. (3/28)
Athletes, Injuries, and Oscars: Ginger Yang discusses sports injury research (and her movie collection). (3/28)
After the Earthquake: Hospital administrator describes situation in Japan. (3/22)
Woolson Lecture: Professor John Lachin to speak March 28. (3/22)
Cancer in Iowa: State Health Registry report highlights colorectal cancer. (3/16)
Eating the Mediterranean Way: Fill your plate with color during National Nutrition Month. (3/7)
The Value of "Junk": UI team investigates function of junk DNA in human genes. (3/7)

Food for Thought: CPH alum Kathy Mellen offers advice on what to eat. (2/28)
CPH Faculty and Staff Awards: Call for nominations open. (2/21)
Catching the Wave: Many people find their interests flow into public health. (2/21)
Memories of Iowa City: Betty and Bill Foster ('65) remember their time at the UI. (2/7)
Governor's Conference on Public Health: Plan now for events April 5-6 in Ames. (2/7)

Studying Sustainability: Students learn valuable lessons from rural India. (1/31)
Have a Healthy Heart: Wear Red Day raises awareness of heart disease. (1/31)
A Wealth of Knowledge: Practicum helps student understand challenges of diabetes. (1/20)
CPH Outstanding Alumni Awards: Nominations are due Jan. 28. (1/20)
Pushing the Elephant: One woman's journey through war and reconciliation. (1/10)
Climate Change: New report examines potential impacts on Iowa. (1/10)
InSight: Read the College of Public Health's new magazine online. (1/1)
The Next Generation: Program trains international scholars in global health. (1/1)