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Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Published March 7, 2024

Alumnus Nick Howald named CEO of TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center

Alumnus Nick Howald (15MHA) has been named chief executive officer of TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Tennessee. Published March 6, 2024

CPH to offer online Executive Master of Health Administration

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the UI’s request to create an online Executive Master of Health Administration degree through the College of Public Health. (Daily Iowan) Published March 6, 2024

Iowa research finds new app supports improved care for persons living with dementia

The study, sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute, finds caregivers of people living with dementia saw a significant increase in attitudes towards providing oral hygiene care through the use of a new mobile app. Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge, skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering […] Published March 6, 2024

Maanya Pandey: Making a difference in the community

Maanya Pandey is a public health undergraduate student with an eye toward medical school. She’s also heavily engaged in the community and founded her own non-profit organization while still a high school student. Maanya recently answered a few questions about her path to public health and her involvement with Love For Red and other groups. Published March 5, 2024

UI College of Public Health, Business Leadership Network announce 2024 Community Grant awards

The University of Iowa College of Public Health and its Business Leadership Network selected five award recipients of its annual Community Grant Program. The organizations will receive cash grant awards of up to $3,000. Published March 5, 2024

Kaskie discusses research centered on older Iowans

Brian Kaskie, professor of health management and policy, recently discussed several studies that involve Iowa's aging population. (Multiple sources) Published March 5, 2024

Workshop: Health Communication & Digital Media

On March 19, attend a one-hour workshop focusing on effective health communication strategies in the age of digital media. Learn more about message delivery and encouraging engagement in health initiatives throughout the community. Open to all UI students. Faculty and staff welcome. Advanced registration requested. Published March 1, 2024

From the Front Row: HIV prevention and the University of Iowa’s PrEP Clinic

Michelle Miller, PharmD, from the UI's PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Clinic joins Rasika for a great conversation about HIV prevention. Published March 1, 2024

4 projects earn prizes for Climate Change and Health Solutions Challenge

Four projects shared $32,500 in prize money at the first Climate Change and Health Solutions Challenge on Feb. 26 at the BioVentures Center at IOWA Research Park. Published February 29, 2024