Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 3

The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 21, 2025

Video: CPH faculty address aspects of cancer in Iowa

A recent series of news reports featured several College of Public Health faculty experts, including Mary Charlton, Paul Gilbert, Brandi Janssen, and Mark Vander Weg, who addressed different aspects of cancer in Iowa. (KWWL)  Published January 14, 2025

Levy: Caution needed in interpreting recent study of fluoride and children’s IQ scores

University of Iowa professor of dentistry and epidemiology Steven M. Levy, an international expert on fluoride intake and water fluoridation, addressed a recent study linking fluoride exposure and lower children’s IQ levels. Levy wrote that "several considerations raise substantial concerns about the validity and usefulness of the article," laying out his arguments in an editorial published alongside the study. (JAMA Pediatrics)  Published January 9, 2025

Iowa Cancer Registry to visit all Iowa counties to share cancer data 

The Iowa Cancer Registry plans to deliver county-specific reports to all 99 counties in Iowa and meet with communities to point out particular policies or trends that might be driving higher rates of one particular type of cancer. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Published January 8, 2025

Charlton, Gilbert comment on new advisory about alcohol and cancer risk

Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, outlining the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, and Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, spoke to several media outlets about the new advisory. Published January 8, 2025

Hamann participating in 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program

Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, has been accepted as one of four participants in the Center for Social Science Innovation's (CSSI) spring 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program. Hamann is writing a grant for a project to improve bicycle safety. Published January 6, 2025

Nichole Nidey works to change stigma to support

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, focuses her research on mothers with substance use disorders. She directs the EMPOWER Project, which is committed to listening to patient stories and ensuring that the voices of those with lived experiences drive meaningful change in health care. Published December 16, 2024

Is your apartment ready for the winter???

Resources for more information on winter preparedness: Published December 13, 2024

Platt discusses suicide trends in Iowa

Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, discussed suicide trends in Iowa, the increase in teen suicides, and some of the factors that may be involved. (The Gazette) Published December 2, 2024

Winter Is Coming! Strike Force’s Recommendations for How to be Prepared

Winter is a beautiful and serene season, but the cold weather brings with it an increased risk of some serious health-related challenges. From icy roads to the spread of infectious diseases, winter requires careful preparation to protect both individuals and communities.1 There’s a much broader impact to winter preparedness that many people outside of the public health […] Published December 1, 2024