Hari Sharma discusses deficiency citations in Florida assisted living facilities

In a recent podcast interview, associate professor Hari Sharma talked about ongoing problems in some Florida assisted living facilities and what can be done to solve the issues and protect residents. Published February 2, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Rural health beyond the mainland; transportation, access, and care in Hawaii

What happens when accessing health care requires booking a flight instead of driving down the road? In this episode of Plugged In to Public Health, we talk with John Desfor, a University of Iowa MPH graduate now working in rural health research and policy in Hawaii. John shares what rural health looks like in one of the most geographically isolated regions in the United States and why transportation access is one of the most critical and overlooked barriers to care. Published February 2, 2026

Charlton, Zahnd talk cancer data in Polk County

Mary Charlton and Whitney Zahnd from the UI College of Public Health recently presented cancer data to residents of Polk County, IA as part of Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, which is working to present county-specific cancer data in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Published January 26, 2026

Q&A with Darcelle Skeete Burgess

Name and Job Title:  Darcelle Skeete Burgess, HMP Alumni Board President and Director of HIPAA Privacy Office at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare leadership, and how has your career evolved since graduating?My family inspired my path in healthcare leadership. I come from a long line of healthcare professionals. […] Published January 21, 2026

Nominations for 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 2

The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2026 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 14, 2026

In memoriam: Barry Greene

Barry Greene, Professor Emeritus and former head of the Department of Health Management and Policy (2005–2010), died on Dec. 13, 2025, in Iowa City. Published December 19, 2025

Whitney Zahnd comments on expiring health insurance tax credits

Assistant Professor Whitney Zahnd recently talked with the 'Daily Iowan' about the potential impacts of expiring ACA tax credits. Published December 17, 2025

VIDEO: What is Public Health?

Have you ever struggled to explain to someone exactly what public health is and why it matters? Here's a great new overview video of about all of the things we study, research, discuss, and advocate for at the UI College of Public Health - public health for beginners, if you will. So the next time you get the question about what it is that you do, here's a great place to start.  Published December 15, 2025

HMP Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Department of Health Management and Policy is pleased to announce the recipients of our departmental and alumni scholarships from Fall 2025. These awards were presented as part of the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium held September 25-26, 2025. We are grateful to our alumni and supporters for their generous gifts supporting the […] Published December 9, 2025

Lee named recipient of 2025 New Faculty Research Award

Julie Lee, assistant professor of health management and policy, has been named the 2025 recipient of the College of Public Health’s New Faculty Research Award.  Published December 9, 2025