Alumnus Kent Lehr discusses his path to health care

Alumnus Kent Lehr (09MHA), CEO of Iowa Radiology, was recently featured in a profile where he discussed his career in health care, the challenges ahead, and the latest trends in health care that he’s following.  Published September 5, 2024

Alumna Jennifer Miller serves as chief administrative officer with UI Health Care

Alumna Jennifer Miller (08MPH, 10MHA) was named chief administrative officer of UI Health Care’s downtown campus effective July 8, 2024. Read more about her new role. Published August 28, 2024

Hear from the CPH Outstanding Alumni Award recipients on Sept. 11

The University of Iowa College of Public Health will honor the recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards at a special event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in room C217 CPHB. A virtual viewing option will be available. Published August 21, 2024

Akondy reflects on his public health journey

Alumnus Sri Chaitanya Krishna Akondy (23MPH) recently discussed his job as an epidemiologist at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, his experiences as an international student, and how Iowa prepared him for his current position.  Published July 18, 2024

Making a Positive Difference with Public Health

Natalie Peters (22BA, 23MPH) grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa, and is now a community health educator for the Dallas County Health Department in Adel, Iowa. She recently shared some background about her path to public health and career. How did you become interested in public health? As a freshman at Iowa, I started as an […] Published June 7, 2024

Willard receives University of Iowa Eight Over 80 Award

The 2024 UI Eight Over 80 awardees recently were honored at an event celebrating their impact on Iowa and beyond. CPH alumna and former MPH field practice coordinator Pam Willard (79PMEH) was honored for her contributions. Published May 23, 2024

Alumnus Joe Kippley named public health director

Joe Kippley (12MHA) has been named the next public health director for the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Published May 22, 2024

Video: Alumnus Nate Savage on the importance of experiential learning

Internships and experiential learning opportunities provide our students with hands-on training and open doors to their future careers. Recent grad Nate Savage's (23MPH) internship with Johnson County Public Health led to his job there as an emergency preparedness planner. Published May 21, 2024

2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

The recipients of the College of Public Health's 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards, Vijay Golla and Daniela Moga, will be honored at a special event on on Sept. 11. Published May 2, 2024

Kent Lehr named CEO of Iowa Radiology

Kent Lehr (09MHA) has been named CEO of Iowa Radiology. Lehr, who has over a decade of executive health care leadership experience, began his career at UnityPoint Health in 2010. Published April 18, 2024