Jim Skogsbergh to receive NCHL’s 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award

Alumnus Jim Skogsbergh (82MA) has been named a co-recipient of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership's 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award. Skogsbergh is the CEO of Advocate Health. Published July 13, 2023

Submit an abstract for the 2023 MRASH conference

Summer is flying by! Be sure to take a few minutes to submit your abstract(s) for the 2023 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) Conference to be held Nov. 8-9 in Dubuque, Iowa.  Published July 12, 2023

Zahnd writes about the value of pharmacies in rural areas

Rural pharmacies are often key sources for prescriptions, vaccinations, patient education, and other health care needs, but many rural pharmacies have closed. Whitney Zahnd writes about the rewards and challenges of operating in rural areas. (The Rural Monitor) Published July 12, 2023

Biostatistics student earns Disney Data and Analytics Award

Kailey Mulligan, a doctoral student in biostatistics, was recently selected as one of four recipients of the Disney Data and Analytics Women’s Award.  Published July 11, 2023

Student Jenah McCarty discusses the future of rural health leadership

Jenah McCarty, an MPH and MHA student, was a recent guest on the Rural Health Leadership Radio podcast. She discussed her advocacy for rural health issues and the need for young leaders in the profession. Published July 7, 2023

Alumnus Azeez Alade starts NIH position, offers advice for international students

Recent epidemiology graduate Azeez Alade (23PhD) will soon start a clinical fellowship position at the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He reflects back on the importance of mentors and offers advice for students.  Published July 7, 2023

New global public health research funding announced

A new Global Public Health Research Pilot Grant is exclusively available for CPH primary faculty. With awards up to $25,000, the grant aims to encourage international research, partnership development, and career advancement for faculty. Published July 7, 2023

Hamann comments on increase in pedestrian deaths

Pedestrian deaths have risen 77% since 2010, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Cara Hamann, assistant professor of epidemiology, says some of the factors include distracted driving and lack of infrastructure for pedestrians. (NBC News) Published June 30, 2023

Thorne offers tips for coping with poor air quality

Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, provided recommendations for dealing with unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. (Des Moines Register) Published June 29, 2023

Pentella discusses health risks of raw milk consumption

Direct farm-to-consumer sales of unpasteurized milk will be legal in Iowa beginning July 1. Mike Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory, recently spoke about the health risks associated with consuming raw milk. (Iowa Public Radio) Published June 28, 2023