Become a certified trainer in opioid overdose response with IA-NEXT

The Iowa Naloxone Expansion and Training (IA-NEXT) program is seeking individuals to become trainers in opioid overdose education and naloxone administration. Join the next Training of Trainers (ToT) session on Saturday, October 11, and help bring life-saving knowledge to your community. Published September 22, 2025

IPRC and Iowa HHS collaborate on new sexual violence prevention plan

A new state-level action plan is addressing sexual violence in Iowa and serves as a resource to help prevent it before it occurs. The state action plan was created by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC), and Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA). Published September 18, 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

In memoriam: Professor Paul Pomrehn

Professor Paul R. Pomrehn passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 6, 2025. He received an MD degree from the University of Iowa in 1975 and an MS degree from the UI Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health (now part of the College of Public Health) in 1979. He held numerous academic leadership roles at the UI and made significant contributions to training clinicians and practitioners in preventive medicine and community health. Published September 18, 2025

VIDEO: Meet our Staff: Brian Gryzlak

Meet Brian Gryzlak, program director in the Department of Epidemiology. In this new video, Brian shares his journey from research assistant to leading complex, multi-site clinical studies and talks about the human side of research, where teamwork and trust are just as critical as data and design. Published September 17, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Aging, Joy, and Changing the Narrative (Part 1)

Aging is something we all share in common, yet it’s often framed as decline rather than growth. In this first part of our conversation with Jennifer Jones of the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence and Angela Charsha-Harney, Associate Director of Fitness and founder of thinkJOY, we explore how reframing aging can transform health and community. Published September 17, 2025

Alumni Q&A: Wensday Worth

From late-night study sessions to launching podcasts and organizing service days, Wensday Worth (18MPH) made the most of her time at Iowa — and she’s still making an impact today. Catch up with Wensday in this new alumni profile. Published September 16, 2025

Free flu shots available at vaccination clinics

Flu season is right around the corner. Getting your flu shot is an easy and effective way to support a healthier environment at Iowa. Best of all, there are free and convenient flu vaccination clinics across campus — making it simple to take care of your health this season.  Published September 11, 2025

Charlton to present 2025 CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture Nov. 13

Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology, will present the 2025 College of Public Health Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "How Public Health Can Support High-Quality Cancer Care Close to Home," on Nov. 13. 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