Student podcast: Public health and the global learning experience

Our student-run podcast has a new season, new name, and new look, but the same great content. This week, Lauren introduces "Plugged in to Public Health" and chats with epidemiology student Emily Jester, who spent time in Romania last summer working and learning about public health, violence, and injury prevention issues. Published September 10, 2024

Seeking innovative ideas for climate change and health solutions

Do you have a creative solution to address the impact of climate change on human health? Your ideas are needed and may earn up to $10,000 in funding! Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2024. Published September 5, 2024

Lehmler to present CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture Oct. 23

Hans-Joachim Lehmler, professor of occupational and environmental health, will present the 2024 College of Public Health Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "A Persistent Problem: PCB Exposure and Adverse Health Effects," on Oct. 23.  Published September 5, 2024

Alumnus Kent Lehr discusses his path to health care

Alumnus Kent Lehr (09MHA), CEO of Iowa Radiology, was recently featured in a profile where he discussed his career in health care, the challenges ahead, and the latest trends in health care that he’s following.  Published September 5, 2024

UI geriatric training program aims to bolster workforce, improve care for older Iowans

A new federal award to the University of Iowa will continue a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) to educate and train health care and supportive care workforces to care for older adults in collaboration with community partners across Iowa and several other states. Published September 4, 2024

Spotlight on faculty-student research collaborations at Iowa is Oct. 4

The UI Iowa Global Health Network is hosting a research spotlight event showcasing faculty-student collaborations in global health. CPH associate professors Will Story and Cara Hamann and students will present their research projects, including leadership in sexual and reproductive health and injury research in Eastern Europe.  Published September 4, 2024

Video: Iowa researchers study self-driving cars and road-crossing safety

With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers, including Elizabeth O'Neil, CPH assistant professor of community and behavioral health, are investigating how to make crossing the road safer, especially for children.  Published September 3, 2024

Two CPH students named Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows

Congratulations to CPH graduate students Lauren Lavin and Maleeha Naseem, who have been named 2024-2025 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows! Fellows will engage in a year-long program that introduces them to people, programs, and resources that influence creating solutions to unmet needs in health care.  Published August 29, 2024

Alumna Jennifer Miller serves as chief administrative officer with UI Health Care

Alumna Jennifer Miller (08MPH, 10MHA) was named chief administrative officer of UI Health Care’s downtown campus effective July 8, 2024. Read more about her new role. Published August 28, 2024

Jim Yong Kim to deliver Hansen Distinguished Lecture Oct. 11

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected Jim Yong Kim, partner and vice chairman at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), as the 2024 recipient of the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award. Dr. Kim is former president of the World Bank Group and co-founder of Partners In Health. Published August 27, 2024