BLN community forum focuses on physical activity, mental health

On Nov. 20 the college's Business Leadership Network held a community forum in Marshalltown, Iowa. Speakers from the community and the college discussed mental health, physical activity, vaccinations, and more. (Times-Republican) Published December 5, 2024

Nidey discusses substance use and maternal health

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, was a recent guest on a podcast to discuss how her work collaborates with individuals who use substances during pregnancy to inform meaningful research and interventions. (AIM for Safer Birth) Published December 3, 2024

Platt discusses suicide trends in Iowa

Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, discussed suicide trends in Iowa, the increase in teen suicides, and some of the factors that may be involved. (The Gazette) Published December 2, 2024

Plugged In to Public Health: Reflections on 40 years in global health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim

In this episode, Lauren welcomes a very special guest: Dr. Jim Yong Kim, partner, vice chairman, and Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of BlackRock) emerging markets chairman as well as former president of the World Bank Group, director of the World Health Organization’s HIV/AIDS department, and co-founder of Partners in Health. Published November 22, 2024

Join CPH Staff Council in a clothing drive to benefit the UI Clothing Closet

Join CPH Staff Council in a clothing drive to benefit the UI Clothing Closet located in the IMU. Drop off your gently used professional attire, formal shoes, or winter gear in CPHB through Dec. 20. Published November 21, 2024

Applying AI in Your Research workshop is Dec. 10

On Dec. 10, learn about the Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and the use of AI and data science in public health research. Published November 21, 2024

Call for student posters: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa

The 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa is now accepting student poster abstracts. All poster presentations will be in person at the conference that runs April 1-2 in Des Moines. The deadline for submission is Jan. 27, 2025. Published November 19, 2024

Summer course: Maternal Health in Migrant Communities

The College of Public Health is pleased to offer a brand-new faculty-led global program for summer 2025. Led by Drs. Nichole Nidey and Jonathan Platt, this four-week course will include instruction in Iowa City, as well as one week of travel to Costa Rica. This course is open to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Iowa. Published November 19, 2024

Executive in Residence: Navigating the Landscape of Public Service

On Dec. 4, hear from Elizabeth Matney, former Iowa Medicaid director, as she shares her experiences in public service and discusses how those experiences have shaped her multi-layered and well-rounded perspective. Published November 19, 2024

Hans Lehmler named Associate Dean for Research

Hans-Joachim Lehmler, professor of occupational and environmental health, has been named associate dean for research in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.  Published November 15, 2024