May 16, 2008

News Releases

            • Osher 'Wines' Class to Visit Indianola's Summerset Winery May 28
            • UI Researchers Receive Grant to Study Hospital Quality, Leadership
            • UI College of Public Health to Honor Alumni Award Recipients May 16

CPH in the News

            • Farm Safety Awareness Key for Older Farmers
            • UI Investigators Studying Occupational and Environmental Health
            • UI Studies Munitions Workers

Briefs

            • Proposed Benefit Changes Discussed at Staff Council Meeting
            • APHA Conference: Advance Registration Opens May 27
            • Iowa Arts Festival: June 6-8
            • Campus Will Be Smoke-Free July 1

Research News

• Monthly Grant Activity Report

National Public Health Observance

• "Wanted: Saggy Diapers"

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! The News Digest will be issued on a reduced schedule during the summer and will resume publishing weekly in August. We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer.

News Releases

Osher 'Wines' Class to Visit Indianola's Summerset Winery May 28
The first journey in the second annual "Wines of Iowa" tours begins
where Iowa wineries began: Summerset Winery in Indianola. Join the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UI to learn the history of
Iowa wines from the owner of one of state's oldest wineries.
Read more...

UI Researchers Receive Grant to Study Hospital Quality, Leadership
Researchers in the College of Public Health have received a $458,939
grant from The Commonwealth Fund to help improve hospital quality
through leadership assessment and intervention.
Read more...

UI College of Public Health to Honor Alumni Award Recipients May 16
Three prominent alumni have been chosen by the College of Public
Health to receive 2008 Outstanding Alumni Awards. The awards will be
presented at the college's annual honors dinner May 16 to Brenda M.
Booth, Shannon D. Putnam, and Colin P. West.
Read more...

Access all College of Public Health news releases on the CPH web site

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CPH in the News

Please note: Internet access to the full text of articles summarized below may
require on-line subscriptions to the publication.

Farm Safety Awareness Key for Older Farmers
(The Gazette, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, 5/11/2008)
In his monthly farm safety column, LAMARR GRAFFT, safety specialist
with Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, writes about
older farmers coming to grips with increasing limitations. "As we age,
we want to think that we’re still capable of doing everything we’ve
done before. We hate to admit that our bodies are slowing down." The
full column can be found on page D6.
Read more...

UI Investigators Studying Occupational and Environmental Health
(Iowa Public Radio, 5/12/2008)
Iowa Public Radio's "Talk at Twelve" program recently featured two UI
investigators studying the state's occupational and environmental
health issues. Pete Weyer, associate director of the UI Center for
Health Effects of Environmental Contamination (CHEEC), talked about the
state of Iowa's rural well water. In the second half of the show,
LAURENCE FUORTES, professor of occupational and environmental health,
talked about his studies assessing the health of current and former
employees of Iowa's weapons manufacturing facilities.
Listen to audio...

UI Studies Munitions Workers
(The Daily Iowan, 5/16/2008)
Researchers in the College of Public Health, including LAURENCE
FUORTES and BILL FIELD, have spent two years working on the Iowa Army
Ammunitions Plant Munitions Workers Study to determine whether
munitions-related work at the plant increased mortality or cancer
rates for former workers.
Read more...

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Briefs

Proposed Benefit Changes Discussed at Staff Council Meeting
At a UI Staff Council meeting held May 14, Rick Borchard, a co-chair
of the UI Funded Retirement and Insurance Committee (FRIC), presented
proposed changes to the current employee flex benefit program.
Comments on the proposal can be sent to the UI Staff Council or FRIC
members.
Read more...

APHA Conference: Advance Registration Opens May 27
Advance registration and housing will open May 27 for the 2008 APHA
conference to be held October 25-29 in San Diego, Calif. The conference
theme, "Public Health Without Borders," will explore transnational
public health and provide an opportunity for better understanding of
the aspects of multiculturalism that promote healthy living.
Read more...

Iowa Arts Festival: June 6-8
The 2008 Iowa Arts Festival will take place June 6-8 in downtown Iowa
City. The festival is a free community celebration featuring over 115
local and regional artists displaying and selling their artwork, along
with live music and a variety of activities and entertainment for
children and families.
Read more...

Campus Will Be Smoke-Free July 1
Under the Smoke-Free Air Act signed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver on
April 15, smoking will be banned everywhere on the University of Iowa
campus on July 1, 2008. The UI offers a number of resources for
faculty, staff, and students who want to quit smoking, including
smoking cessation services, counseling, and access to various therapy
products.
Read more...

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Research News

Monthly Grant Activity Report
All grants funded in April 2008.
Read more...

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National Public Health Observance

"Wanted: Saggy Diapers"
So reads one poster produced by the CDC to raise awareness about
National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week, observed May
19-25. With the opening of many outdoor pools Memorial Day weekend,
take the time to review healthy swimming guidelines -- and young
swimmers' diapers.
Read more...

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Upcoming Events

University and College of Public Health

Graduate College Commencement
Date:  5/17/2008
Time:  3:00 PM (degree candidates should arrive no later than 2:15 PM)
Location:  Carver Hawkeye Arena
Associated URL: http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/commencement/graduate.aspx

Opening of 3-week Summer Session Classes
Date: 5/19/2008

SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference
Date:  5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008
Time:  All day event.
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, Ill.
Associated URL: http://www.sophe.org/upload/08%20Midyear_Program_final_1053495885_2292008162924.pdf
Contact: Dawn Gentsch, dawn-gentsch@uiowa.edu

University Holiday, offices closed
Date: 5/26/2008

Occupational & Environmental Health

Agricultural Occupational Health Training
Date:  6/9/2008 - 6/13/2008
Time:  All day event.
Location:  hotelVetro, Iowa City, Iowa
Contact: Colleen Gross-Advani, colleen-gross-advani@uiowa.edu

Biostatistics

Soc. Clinical Trials Meeting
Date:  5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008
Time:  All day event.
Location:  St. Louis
Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu

MBSW-Ball State Univ.
Date: 5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008
Time: All day event.
Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu

Health Management & Policy

Graduation Lunch
Date:  5/17/2008
Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  University Athletic Club
Contact: Torrie Malichky, torrie-malichky@uiowa.edu

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Health. To add events to these electronic calendars, please contact
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May 16, 2008 News Releases • Osher 'Wines' Class to Visit Indianola's Summerset Winery May 28 • UI Researchers Receive Grant to Study Hospital Quality, Leadership • UI College of Public Health to Honor Alumni Award Recipients May 16 CPH in the News • Farm Safety Awareness Key for Older Farmers • UI Investigators Studying Occupational and Environmental Health • UI Studies Munitions Workers Briefs • Proposed Benefit Changes Discussed at Staff Council Meeting • APHA Conference: Advance Registration Opens May 27 • Iowa Arts Festival: June 6-8 • Campus Will Be Smoke-Free July 1 Research News • Monthly Grant Activity Report National Public Health Observance • "Wanted: Saggy Diapers" CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! The News Digest will be issued on a reduced schedule during the summer and will resume publishing weekly in August. We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. News Releases Osher 'Wines' Class to Visit Indianola's Summerset Winery May 28 The first journey in the second annual "Wines of Iowa" tours begins where Iowa wineries began: Summerset Winery in Indianola. Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UI to learn the history of Iowa wines from the owner of one of state's oldest wineries. Read more... UI Researchers Receive Grant to Study Hospital Quality, Leadership Researchers in the College of Public Health have received a $458,939 grant from The Commonwealth Fund to help improve hospital quality through leadership assessment and intervention. Read more... UI College of Public Health to Honor Alumni Award Recipients May 16 Three prominent alumni have been chosen by the College of Public Health to receive 2008 Outstanding Alumni Awards. The awards will be presented at the college's annual honors dinner May 16 to Brenda M. Booth, Shannon D. Putnam, and Colin P. West. Read more... Access all College of Public Health news releases on the CPH web site Top CPH in the News Please note: Internet access to the full text of articles summarized below may require on-line subscriptions to the publication. Farm Safety Awareness Key for Older Farmers (The Gazette, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, 5/11/2008) In his monthly farm safety column, LAMARR GRAFFT, safety specialist with Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, writes about older farmers coming to grips with increasing limitations. "As we age, we want to think that we’re still capable of doing everything we’ve done before. We hate to admit that our bodies are slowing down." The full column can be found on page D6. Read more... UI Investigators Studying Occupational and Environmental Health (Iowa Public Radio, 5/12/2008) Iowa Public Radio's "Talk at Twelve" program recently featured two UI investigators studying the state's occupational and environmental health issues. Pete Weyer, associate director of the UI Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination (CHEEC), talked about the state of Iowa's rural well water. In the second half of the show, LAURENCE FUORTES, professor of occupational and environmental health, talked about his studies assessing the health of current and former employees of Iowa's weapons manufacturing facilities. Listen to audio... UI Studies Munitions Workers (The Daily Iowan, 5/16/2008) Researchers in the College of Public Health, including LAURENCE FUORTES and BILL FIELD, have spent two years working on the Iowa Army Ammunitions Plant Munitions Workers Study to determine whether munitions-related work at the plant increased mortality or cancer rates for former workers. Read more... Top Briefs Proposed Benefit Changes Discussed at Staff Council Meeting At a UI Staff Council meeting held May 14, Rick Borchard, a co-chair of the UI Funded Retirement and Insurance Committee (FRIC), presented proposed changes to the current employee flex benefit program. Comments on the proposal can be sent to the UI Staff Council or FRIC members. Read more... APHA Conference: Advance Registration Opens May 27 Advance registration and housing will open May 27 for the 2008 APHA conference to be held October 25-29 in San Diego, Calif. The conference theme, "Public Health Without Borders," will explore transnational public health and provide an opportunity for better understanding of the aspects of multiculturalism that promote healthy living. Read more... Iowa Arts Festival: June 6-8 The 2008 Iowa Arts Festival will take place June 6-8 in downtown Iowa City. The festival is a free community celebration featuring over 115 local and regional artists displaying and selling their artwork, along with live music and a variety of activities and entertainment for children and families. Read more... Campus Will Be Smoke-Free July 1 Under the Smoke-Free Air Act signed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver on April 15, smoking will be banned everywhere on the University of Iowa campus on July 1, 2008. The UI offers a number of resources for faculty, staff, and students who want to quit smoking, including smoking cessation services, counseling, and access to various therapy products. Read more... Top Research News Monthly Grant Activity Report All grants funded in April 2008. Read more... Top National Public Health Observance "Wanted: Saggy Diapers" So reads one poster produced by the CDC to raise awareness about National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week, observed May 19-25. With the opening of many outdoor pools Memorial Day weekend, take the time to review healthy swimming guidelines -- and young swimmers' diapers. Read more... Top Upcoming Events University and College of Public Health Graduate College Commencement Date: 5/17/2008 Time: 3:00 PM (degree candidates should arrive no later than 2:15 PM) Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena Associated URL: http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/commencement/graduate.aspx Opening of 3-week Summer Session Classes Date: 5/19/2008 SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference Date: 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008 Time: All day event. Location: Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, Ill. Associated URL: http://www.sophe.org/upload/08%20Midyear_Program_final_1053495885_2292008162924.pdf Contact: Dawn Gentsch, dawn-gentsch@uiowa.edu University Holiday, offices closed Date: 5/26/2008 Occupational & Environmental Health Agricultural Occupational Health Training Date: 6/9/2008 - 6/13/2008 Time: All day event. Location: hotelVetro, Iowa City, Iowa Contact: Colleen Gross-Advani, colleen-gross-advani@uiowa.edu Biostatistics Soc. Clinical Trials Meeting Date: 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008 Time: All day event. Location: St. Louis Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu MBSW-Ball State Univ. Date: 5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008 Time: All day event. Contact: Terry Kirk, terry-kirk@uiowa.edu Health Management & Policy Graduation Lunch Date: 5/17/2008 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: University Athletic Club Contact: Torrie Malichky, torrie-malichky@uiowa.edu Top About the CPH News Digest The CPH News Digest is an electronic summary of news produced or collected by the CPH Office of Communications and External Relations. Items in the "Upcoming Events" section are drawn from electronic calendars maintained by each department in the College of Public Health. To add events to these electronic calendars, please contact your departmental calendar administrator. To submit an item for the CPH News Digest, please send an email to cph-communications@uiowa.edu for consideration. To unsubscribe from the CPH News Digest: 1. Send your request to cph-communications@uiowa.edu 2. In the body of the message write - unsubscribe cph-news For editorial matters, contact: debra-venzke@uiowa.edu PHONE: 319-335-9647 FAX: 319-384-4226	May 17, 2008 Graduate College Commencement May 19, 2008 Opening of 3-week Summer Session classes May 21-24, 2008 SOPHE Midyear Scientific Conference May 26, 2008 University holiday, offices closed View all upcoming events.
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