Charlton discusses Iowa’s increasing cancer rate

Among the issues Iowa lawmakers are aiming to address this legislative session, one has become a clear focal point: the state’s increasing cancer rate. Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, said some of the most effective forms of legislation lawmakers could bring forward are bills addressing controllable risk factors of cancer. (The Gazette) Published February 17, 2025

Iowa study examines older adults’ driving errors and crash risk factors

A recent study by College of Public Health researchers looked at the relationships between older drivers’ driving errors and two important crash risk factors: vehicle actions and traffic control devices. Published February 14, 2025

Pentella discusses bird flu, influenza, and testing

Michael Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory, recently discussed bird flu, testing for influenza, and Iowa's current high level of influenza activity. (Daily Iowan) Published February 11, 2025

Iowa researchers map areas in Iowa at risk for house fires

Fires and burns are among the 10 causes of preventable injury deaths in the U.S., resulting in over 3,400 deaths every year. A University of Iowa research team investigated if serious house fires in Iowa repeatedly occur in the same areas and whether underlying factors, such as social vulnerability, are connected to these fires. (IPRC blog) Published February 11, 2025

Mark your calendars for Community Engagement Office Hours

All UI faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join the Community Engagement Office Hours and chat about project ideas, questions, and best practices in community engagement and research. Sign up for the next meeting on April 10. Published February 5, 2025

Thorne comments on Red Dye No. 3 ban

The FDA will no longer allow for the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, spoke about the ban. (KCRG) Published February 5, 2025

Apply for the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award

The Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award is available to CPH faculty members and graduate students to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Applications are due March. 1, 2025. Published February 4, 2025

Rural Iowa Research Award proposals due March 3

CPH graduate students and faculty are invited to apply for a new funding opportunity, the Rural Iowa Research Award. This award is funded by The Hunsicker Family Fund with a goal of supporting research projects that respond to health interests of rural Iowans.  Published February 4, 2025

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship program accepting applications

Are you curious about addressing society’s unmet needs through health care innovation? The 2025–2026 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship offers a year-long experience for graduate trainees to explore new ideas and connect with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs.  Published February 4, 2025

Study finds telemental health services boost mental health visit rates in FQHCs

A new study from University of Iowa researchers highlights the positive impact of telemental health services on mental health care utilization in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), particularly in rural and low-income communities. Published January 31, 2025