Sharma discusses impacts of nursing home and hospital closures on Iowa’s economy

Associate professor Hari Sharma recently joined The Business Record's Iowa Economy podcast to talk about the factors leading to nursing home and hospital closures in Iowa and the effects on care and communities. The episode also features CPH alumnus, Jason Semprini (23PhD). Published May 5, 2026

New study finds older farmers with dementia face higher risk of serious injuries

A new national study from CPH researchers highlights a growing safety concern on U.S. farms: older farmers living with dementia or memory loss are more likely to suffer severe injuries when accidents happen on farms compared with similar individuals injured off the farm. Published May 5, 2026

HMP to host inaugural Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar

Join us on May 8 for the inaugural Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar in Health Management and Policy with guest lecturer Mark Holmes. Published April 30, 2026

Zahnd, Gronemeyer present cancer data in Montgomery County

Assistant Professor Whitney Zahnd and Audrey Gronemeyer from the Iowa Cancer Registry recently presented county-level cancer trends and prevention insights to Montgomery County as part of the Registry’s 99 Counties Project. The data highlighted elevated lung cancer rates tied to modifiable risk factors like tobacco use and radon exposure, underscoring opportunities for screening, prevention, and policy action across Iowa communities. Published April 17, 2026

Sharma receives Associate Professor Advancement Award 

Hari Sharma has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. An associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy, Sharma will use the funding to advance his research focused on on assisted living and community-based long-term services and supports. Published April 14, 2026

UI College of Public Health research recognized among journal’s top 10 most‑cited papers

A research paper authored by a team from the University of Iowa College of Public Health has been recognized by Wiley as one of the top 10 most‑cited papers from 2024 in its online library. Published April 8, 2026

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 18 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 18 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2026. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 7, 2026

HMP student Gawain Williams is exploring the role of policy in cancer prevention and care

A 2026 recipient of the University of Iowa’s Graduate Research Excellence Award, Williams recently answered a few questions about his path from undergraduate training in business and an MBA to doctoral training in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.  Published April 2, 2026

Julie Lee studies public perceptions of public health and health care

Julie Lee, assistant professor of health management and policy and researcher affiliate with the UI's Center for Social Science Innovation, is leading a national survey to better understand how people’s healthcare experiences shape their trust in and support for public health initiatives. Published March 31, 2026

Janssen, Kaskie discuss rural health issues on “River to River”

CPH faculty members Brandi Janssen and Brian Kaskie spoke with host Ben Kieffer about the recent UI Obermann Symposium on rural health and some of the issues researchers are tackling including the achievement gap for rural students, unequal access to nutritious food, and communities not adapting to an aging population.  Published March 30, 2026