Keith Mueller talks Medicaid cuts on ‘River to River’

On a recent episode of Iowa Public Radio's 'River to River' program, CPH Professor Keith Mueller talked about how federal cuts to Medicaid will impact Iowans and rural healthcare. Published November 20, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Inside the MHA summer internship experience

In this episode, Lauren talks with second-year MHA students Hayden Malven and Gracie Petersen about their summer internships and the lessons they carried forward from those experiences. Hayden spent her summer working in finance and service line strategy at University of Iowa Health Care, while Gracie completed an operations internship at UNC Children’s Hospital in North Carolina. Published November 20, 2025

In Memoriam: John W. Colloton

John W. Colloton (57MA), former chief executive for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and VP for statewide health services, died Nov. 14, in Iowa City. Over a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, Colloton led the transformation of the patient care enterprise, which helped establish Iowa as one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.  Published November 18, 2025

Keith Mueller comments on impact of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals

Keith Mueller, director of the Rural Health Policy Research Institute and professor of health management and policy at the UI College of Public Health, talks about the potential impacts of Medicaid changes on rural hospitals, communities, and health care providers. (Daily Iowan) Published November 12, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Dan Shane talks new technology in rural health spaces

In a recent episode of 'Exploring Rural Health,' Associate Professor Dan Shane shares his thoughts on new and developing technology and their roles in delivering rural health care and human services. Published October 20, 2025

Alumni Q&A: Andrew Grimm

Check out this new Q&A with Andrew Grimm (12MPH, 12MHA) and learn how Andrew’s dual degrees from the University of Iowa College of Public Health prepared him to lead change—and why he says he has one of the coolest jobs in health care. Published October 20, 2025

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. See the latest recipients. Published October 10, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025

CPH alumnus Mike Trachta (97MA) honored by Iowa Rural Health Association

Mike Trachta, MercyOne VP of Rural Hospitals and Regional Operations, was recently awarded the 2024 Jerry Karbeling Award from the Iowa Rural Health Association.  Published September 18, 2025