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In-demand JD/MHA students are at intersection of health and law

Rapid changes in health care practices and regulations over the past few years have created a greater need for people who understand the convergence between law and health care, making Iowa’s JD-MHA combined degree program more appealing than ever for students and employers.

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University of Iowa College of Public Health earns top 20 national ranking

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the #20 school of public health in the nation, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Among publicly supported schools, the college ranks #10. 

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Study finds pregnant Venezuelan refugees have worse birth outcomes than Colombian women

A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the National University of Colombia suggests that pregnant Venezuelan refugees in Colombia face significant health care barriers that result in worse birth outcomes when compared to native Colombians.