Brand 101: An overview of the Iowa brand

Attend a July 27 live virtual training session on the University of Iowa brand to gain a better understanding of who we are, what makes us unique, how to leverage our visual identity, and the resources available to help bring it all together. Register in advance. Published June 28, 2023

Podcast: Leveraging internship and fellowship experiences

Kristin Wilson, director of the MHA Program, and recent grad Briani Baboolal recently were guests on a podcast to share their thoughts on how to best utilize internships and fellowship opportunities. (National Center for Health Leadership) Published June 27, 2023

From the Front Row: Talking about local public health with Pramod Dwivedi

In this episode, Anya welcomes Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, director of Linn County Public Health. They talk about how public health works at the local level and how it dovetails with big picture work at the national level. Published June 22, 2023

Jessica Andino: Increasing access to affordable housing

PhD candidate and alumna Jessica Andino (16MPH) studies the connection between housing and health. Her dissertation examines the impact of a specific type of affordable housing—manufactured home communities—on low-income residents’ well-being. Published June 14, 2023

Dental Health Is Public Health

You may not think of your toothbrush as a powerful disease-fighting tool, but oral health has a significant impact on health and quality of life. It affects the ability to speak, eat, and smile, and it influences social interactions, work, and school performance. Poor oral health is also linked to numerous diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular […] Published June 13, 2023

Audrey Tran Lam: Supporting environmental and human health

Alumna Audrey Tran Lam (17MPH) is an environmental health program manager with the Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE) at the University of Northern Iowa. She recently answered some questions about her career path, the power of volunteering, and environmental stewardship. Published June 13, 2023

I-CASH awards 10 youth grants for ag safety projects

Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (I-CASH) has awarded small grants to 10 Iowa youth organizations for agricultural health and safety projects in their communities.  Published June 12, 2023

Workshop: Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement

UI researchers are invited to join an in-person workshop, “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement,” on Wednesday, July 26. Learn about community engagement for environmental health research, grant writing, and more. Published June 12, 2023

Changing the narrative around rural health care

Kristin Wilson, director of Iowa’s MHA program, and Hallie Vonk, a first-year MHA student, co-authored an article about the possibilities for innovation and the role of emerging leaders in rural health care. (The Rural Monitor) Published June 12, 2023

IPRC studies examine teen car crashes

Two recent studies by researchers with the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) looked at how much teens are responsible for car crashes in Iowa, which teens are at fault, and what medical costs result from everyone involved in the crashes. (IPRC) Published June 12, 2023