Epidemiology News

Hamann discusses distracted driving, Iowa’s handheld device law

On July 1, Iowa law enforcement will begin distributing warnings for the handheld use of electronic devices while driving. Experts including Cara Hamann, director of the UI Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Safety Lab, offer reminders for reducing distractions while driving. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Published May 29, 2025

Pentella offers food safety tips for cookouts

Professor Michael Pentella, director of the State Hygienic Laboratory and clinical professor of epidemiology, offers some food tips for safe summer gatherings and cookouts. (Iowa Magazine)  Published May 28, 2025

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