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Call for abstracts: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa
Anyone interested in presenting a concurrent session or poster is encouraged to submit abstracts focused on current and emerging public health issues. Deadline for submission is Oct. 27, 2024. A separate call for student poster abstracts will be announced at a later date. Published September 26, 2024
Dr. Mgbechi Erondu to speak at Medicine and Humanities Celebration
University of Iowa alumna Dr. Mgbechi Eronduwill speak at Iowa's Fall 2024 Medicine and Humanities Celebration on Monday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Educational Research Facility (MERF) Auditorium. Published September 20, 2024
Hamann encourages drivers to slow down around farm vehicles
Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, recently discussed tips for drivers sharing the road with large farm equipment. (KCRG) Published September 19, 2024
Apply for a CPH Scientific Staff Advancement Award
This award, funded by the College of Public Health Research Office, aims to support the professional advancement of CPH Professional and Scientific Staff, recognizing the critical role that scientific staff play in the collegiate research enterprise and the need for resources to support professional growth. Find out more about eligibility and the application process. Published September 18, 2024
Spotlight: Writing for the Public Good is Oct. 2
On Oct. 2, UI Associate Vice President for Research Kristy Nabhan-Warren will talk about writing opportunities for researchers and scholars to share their work with broad, public audiences. Published September 18, 2024
Deshpande discusses civic engagement and public health
Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and president-elect of the Iowa Public Health Association Board of Directors, recently discussed how communities and individuals experience health benefits from civic engagement. (Iowa Public Radio) Published September 18, 2024
Register for the 45th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium
The Department of Health Management and Policy will host the 45th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25. The event includes a lineup of speakers representing unique experiences in leadership. Registration is free, but required by Oct. 14. Published September 18, 2024
Claim your FIVE Hawk Vouchers
USG has teamed up with Campus Safety, the Division of Student Life, and the Parent and Family Council to continue the Uber Voucher pilot program this semester with more vouchers. Eligible students can now sign up to receive five $5 Uber ride Vouchers that are valid from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Visit the Hawk Vouchers page to claim yours while supplies last. Published September 18, 2024
Plugged in to Public Health: Reflecting on the college’s 25th anniversary with Dean Parker
This week's episode features a discussion with UI College of Public Health Dean Edith Parker. This year is the college's 25th anniversary, and Dean Parker touches on some past accomplishments and milestones while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. She also talks about her personal journey to the field of public health. Published September 17, 2024
From the Dean
It’s more important than ever to share stories and examples that illustrate the impact of public health. Here at Iowa, we’re continuing to engage with pressing issues, train the next generation of public health researchers and educators, and collaborate with communities and partners to address complex health concerns. These are a few highlights of some of our recent initiatives. Published September 17, 2024