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From the Front Row: Modern health care, public health, and digital communications

Dr. Marius Ungureanu, executive director of the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania, and Dr. Radu Meza professor in journalism and media at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, join Rasika and Victor for a conversation about the health care systems and public health issues in the U.S. and Romania and how digital communications strategies play a role in communicating health information. Published March 27, 2024

Students invited to the 2024 UI Pre-Health Conference

Students interested in health care are invited to the 4th Annual Pre-Health Conference on April 7 in the IMU main ballroom. The conference includes various programs, workshops, networking, and numerous health professionals who will provide insight and guidance to pre-health students at Iowa. Register by March 31. Published March 27, 2024

Cancer in Iowa: A look into Iowa’s high cancer rates

Among its Midwestern cohort, Iowa is the clear leader in rates of new cancer cases, said Mary Charlton, University of Iowa epidemiology professor and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry. Charlton and her team of UI researchers analyzed which cancers are popping up more frequently in Iowa compared to the rest of the country. (The Gazette) Published March 27, 2024

Semprini named an equity grant recipient

Jason Semprini, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, has been awarded $25,000 to promote oral health equity among underserved populations. Published March 27, 2024

Alumna Jessica Allen discusses intersection of public health, urban planning

CPH undergraduate alumna Jessica Allen is now in her final semester of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree program at CU Denver. Learn how public health informs her current studies and career goals.  Published March 27, 2024

2024 Iowa Public Health Heroes announced

The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored three Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state: Katie Owens, Elizabeth Faber, and Lina Tucker Reinders. Published March 27, 2024

Join ‘Here to Help’ and support student mental health

"Here to Help” (H2H), a mental health and well-being student organization, aims to improve mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and increase the utilization of mental health services among CPH students. Applications are now open to join the executive board. Apply by April 8, 2024. Published March 25, 2024

Alumna Maya Altemeier’s journey from public health to pediatrics

CPH undergraduate alumna Maya Altemeier attended the UI Carver College of Medicine and will be doing her pediatrics residency in Seattle. Hear more about how public health added to her understanding of health outcomes and how society can improve people's lives.  Published March 21, 2024

Alumnus Steve Simonin discusses rural health leadership

CPH alumnus Steve Simonin, president and CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics, recently discussed ways health care systems can invest in their communities, strategies for ensuring long-term rural health sustainability, and more on the Exploring Rural Health podcast. Published March 21, 2024

Guest speaker to talk about community-based participatory research

The UI Office of Community Engagement is holding an Engagement Summit on Tuesday, April 9, featuring Monica Ramirez-Andreotta, who uses community-based participatory research methods and develops and implements programs with community health workers and communities. She will also be in CPHB for a grad student meet and greet and workshop.  Published March 21, 2024

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