Grads, stay in touch with the CPH alumni directory, social media

Congratulations, new grads! We invite you to connect with other alumni and stay in touch with the college as you begin your next adventure. Check out the CPH online alumni directory and CPH social media accounts. Published May 7, 2025

Workshop: Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement

This free, interactive workshop will provide participants with information, activities, and lightning talks by several researchers across campus. This training event will be held June 25 in CPHB from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. Space is limited, register by June 13!  Published May 7, 2025

Gilbert comments on health benefits of social connections

A growing body of research shows human connection is key to health and well-being. “People do better when they’re connected,” says Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health. “In my specific research on alcohol recovery, people mention over and over that a spouse, a sponsor, or a key friend was instrumental.” (Daily Iowan) Published May 7, 2025

CPH graduate spotlight: Megan Mindy

Megan Mindy is grateful to have found multiple opportunities to combine her interests in working in health care and working with the disability community while at the University of Iowa. To start with, she’ll graduate this spring with a BS in public health and a minor in inclusive recreation.  Published May 7, 2025

Webinar: Expanding Access to Care through Community Health Workers

On Tuesday, May 13, join the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy, in partnership with the Midwestern Public Health Training Center and the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, for “Expanding Access to Care through Community Health Workers.” This webinar will explore the vital role of Community Health Workers in bridging gaps in health care access and improving health outcomes.  Published May 6, 2025

Karen Hammar to lead Master of Health Administration Program

The Department of Health Management and Policy this week announced the appointment of Karen Hammar, MHA, MOT, OTR/L, FACHE, as clinical assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration Program, effective July 1, 2025. Published May 2, 2025

Students recognize faculty, staff for making a positive difference

The graduating class of 2025 recently identified faculty and staff members who made a positive difference in their lives during their time at the University of Iowa. A number of outstanding College of Public Health faculty and staff are on the list. Thank you to all CPH staff and faculty for everything you do to support our students! Published May 1, 2025

2025 CPH Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards presented

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni were honored at the annual CPH Awards & Recognition presentation held April 30, 2025. See a list of all who were recognized at the event. Published May 1, 2025

Report proposes strategies for enhancing rural health care in the U.S.

A new report, summarizing key takeaways from the 2024 Future of Rural Health Summit, offers a detailed plan to improve health care in rural communities across the United States. Published May 1, 2025

Videos address issues of Native children in military families

To mark Month of the Military Child in April, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network recently invited the Native Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) to create videos that address issues of Native children and youth in military families. Published May 1, 2025