University of Iowa’s Prevention Research Center for Rural Health receives $5 million CDC renewal grant

The Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) has successfully renewed its grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue efforts to address health disparities and improve well-being in Midwestern rural communities. The PRC-RH will receive $1 million per year for the next five years. Published September 18, 2024

Three CPH alums named ‘Forty Under 40’ leaders

Three College of Public Health alumni will be honored by the Corridor Business Journal with its "Forty Under 40" leadership awards.  Published September 12, 2024

Askelson comments on food insecurity in Iowa

Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community behavioral health, researches food security in the state of Iowa. Johnson County, in particular, struggles with higher food insecurity rates due to the large student body and large immigrant and refugee populations, Askelson says. (Daily Iowan) Published September 11, 2024

Department of Community and Behavioral Health turns 25!

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health is proudly marking its 25th anniversary as an academic department of the College of Public Health! To celebrate this milestone, the department invites all College of Public Health faculty, students, and staff to join in a day of activities celebrating CBH on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Published September 11, 2024

Spotlight on faculty-student research collaborations at Iowa is Oct. 4

The UI Iowa Global Health Network is hosting a research spotlight event showcasing faculty-student collaborations in global health. CPH associate professors Will Story and Cara Hamann and students will present their research projects, including leadership in sexual and reproductive health and injury research in Eastern Europe.  Published September 4, 2024

Video: Iowa researchers study self-driving cars and road-crossing safety

With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers, including Elizabeth O'Neil, CPH assistant professor of community and behavioral health, are investigating how to make crossing the road safer, especially for children.  Published September 3, 2024

Faculty Focus: Ebonee Johnson

Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, recently shared her interests in community engagement and mental health as well as some words of advice for students.  Published August 27, 2024

Lee awarded funding for community-engaged research project

Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, is one of eight students from the UI's 2024 Graduate Engagement Corps awarded funding for their community-engaged research projects. Published August 13, 2024

UI research study to examine parent-child interactions in road crossing

A new University of Iowa research study aims to shed light on parent-child road crossing behaviors and, ultimately, to help lead to changes that reduce motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, a major cause of childhood death and disability. Published August 5, 2024

Vander Weg comments on vaping in rural areas

There are a variey of potential reasons for why vaping and smoking are more prevalent in rural areas than in cities, says Mark Vander Weg, professor and head of community and behavioral health. (The Gazette) Published July 25, 2024