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

Food drive runs Sept. 22-26

The MHA Student Leadership Council is sponsoring a food drive for the University of Iowa Food Pantry from Sept. 22-26, 2025. Drop off donations in the CPHB atrium. Published September 11, 2025

Arora discusses the impact of dementia on farm families

Kanika Arora, associate professor of health management and policy, recently discussed the impact of dementia on rural families and a new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia. (Iowa Public Radio) Published September 11, 2025

PHOTOS: MHA students tackle challenge course

https://www.facebook.com/UIowaCPH/posts/pfbid0F4fGRcMzZnNBYyUB3anF72f7vLZFsaGwPG1iTq3SuJY5n94CQGGUyLKR1vtbEuQWl Published September 3, 2025

New study links low-level lead exposure in early childhood to long-term academic declines

A new study from George Wehby has found that low levels of lead exposure in early childhood—below the current CDC recommended intervention threshold—are associated with reduced academic achievement during childhood and adolescence. Published August 29, 2025

Video: 2025 Student Day of Service

Community engagement is a core principle of public health work, and our incoming graduate students get to experience it first-hand before they ever spend a minute in the classroom. Published August 27, 2025

College names 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients

On Sept. 25 James Skogsbergh (82MA) will be presented with the 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award Hancher Auditorium during the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium. Published August 22, 2025

EMHA Q&A with Chad Husman

Name and Job Title: Chad W. Husman, Lead Facilities Management Planner at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Favorite class or moment in the EMHA program: So far, my favorite experience in the EMHA program has been the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from a variety of healthcare backgrounds. The group projects and in-person sessions […] Published August 19, 2025

Register for the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium

The Department of Health Management and Policy will host the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium on Thursday, Sep. 25, and Friday, Sep. 26. The event includes a lineup of speakers representing unique experiences in leadership. Registration is free, but required. Published August 4, 2025

Q&A with Hari Sharma

Hari Sharma, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy. He joined the program in 2018. Q: Congratulations on your promotion to associate professor! How has your journey since 2018 shaped your perspective on research and teaching? A: Stepping into a faculty role right after my PhD was both exciting […] Published July 28, 2025