Torner named a 2024 Fellow of the Society for Clinical Trials

Jim Torner, CPH professor of epidemiology, will be honored as a 2024 Fellow of the Society for Clinical Trials at the society's annual meeting in May.  Published April 25, 2024

Webinar: Building Community Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity

On May 8, join the next installment of the Building Health Equity webinar series to learn about ways to build community partnerships and some of the strategies and challenges involved. Published April 25, 2024

Kennelty, Casteel land $17.9M award for hypertension management study

Two University of Iowa researchers have been approved for nearly $18 million to help older adults with multiple chronic medical conditions better manage their hypertension. CPH professor Carri Casteel is a dual-principal investigator on the award along with Korey Kennelty from the College of Pharmacy. CPH co-investigators include Jon Davis, Ryan Carnahan, and Joe Cavanaugh.  Published April 24, 2024

Video: Student Madeline McCabe at the 2024 Public Health Conference of Iowa

Follow MPH student Madeline McCabe as she attends the 2024 Public Health Conference of Iowa and see why these events are such valuable experiences for our students as they prepare to enter the public health workforce.  Published April 24, 2024

Afifi, Chrischilles honored with 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, and Elizabeth Chrischilles, professor and head of epidemiology, are two of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored with the 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.  Published April 24, 2024

Rock the chalk, Hawks

With finals week, spring commencement, and summer break approaching, we invite you to share congratulations and words of encouragement on the chalkboards in the CPHB atrium starting May 1. Published April 23, 2024

Attend the MPH and undergrad poster sessions

Attend the Undergraduate Experiential Learning Poster Fair on April 29 and the MPH Applied Practice Experience Poster Session on April 30. Published April 23, 2024

Workshop: “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement”

All UI researchers, including students, are invited to attend a summer workshop titled “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement”. This interactive workshop on June 26 will provide participants with information, activities, and examples of community-engaged research projects.  Published April 23, 2024

Webinar: Promoting Health and Safety Among Younger Workers

On May 8, a panel of experts will highlight why adolescents and young adults are at greater risk for injury, current regulations, and best practices that employers can implement in their workplace. Published April 23, 2024

Vonk discusses importance of rural health care

MHA student and Iowa native Hallie Vonk recently spoke about her work co-founding the Student Association for Rural Healthcare (SARH) at the University of Iowa. (Siouxland Proud) Published April 23, 2024