Keith Mueller comments on impact of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals

Keith Mueller, director of the Rural Health Policy Research Institute and professor of health management and policy at the UI College of Public Health, talks about the potential impacts of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals, communities, and health care providers. (Daily Iowan) Published November 12, 2025

Carly Armour recognized with UI digital accessibility award

Dr. Carly Armour, graduate student success administrator in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health, has been honored by the University of Iowa Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology for championing digital accessibility on campus. Published November 12, 2025

CPH Research Week poster session winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 CPH Research Week poster awards! See a list of the award recipients and all those who participated in poster sessions. Published November 12, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Understanding global trade and tariffs with Dr. Anne Villamil (Part 2)

In this second episode of our two-part series on trade and economics, Lauren continues her conversation with Dr. Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Dr. Villamil breaks down what tariffs really mean, such as who pays for them, how they influence industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and why trade wars can have lasting effects on local communities. Published November 10, 2025

Jenna Gibbs discusses pediatric agricultural injuries

Assigning farm chores that are appropriate for a child’s age and abilities can be tricky for parents in rural communities. Check out this new interview with Jenna Gibbs as she discusses balancing safety with real-world farm experiences. Published November 10, 2025

National Injury Prevention Day is Nov. 18

National Injury Prevention Day is November 18, 2025! Join the UI Injury Prevention Research Center as we “shine a green light” on injury prevention along with our partners across Iowa and the U.S. including Injury Free Coalition for Kids, University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Find out how you can get involved. Published November 6, 2025

Register now for the Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy will host its seventh annual conference on Jan. 13, 2026, to bring awareness, education and networking opportunities to prevent childhood obesity by bringing together like-minded people to learn and network. The conference will be virtual this year. Published November 6, 2025

Get ready for the annual IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition

The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges. Learn more about this upcoming opportunity and the chance to win cash awards! Published November 6, 2025

Food drive runs Nov. 10-17

The CPH Maternal and Child Health Student Interest Group is sponsoring a donation drive to benefit CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City, Nov. 10-17. Published November 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Alumni, friends gather in Washington

A great time as always at our APHA reception with some of our favorite people. Thanks to all of the terrific students, alumni, faculty, friends, and staff who took the time hang out with us tonight. Already looking forward to next year. Published November 4, 2025