UI to mark veterans week

The University of Iowa will hold several events honoring Veteran students, staff, faculty, and alumni during Veterans Week (Nov. 10 – 17). This includes the annual Veterans Flag Display throughout the week on the Pentacrest and a Veterans Day Ceremony at noon on Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Plaza. Published November 7, 2024

Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Increased Inequities in Telehealth Utilization

A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa reveals significant disparities in telehealth use for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, particularly among vulnerable populations. Published November 7, 2024

Get your CPH apparel

The CPH fall online storefront is now live. Place your orders before Friday, Nov. 15! Published November 5, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 CPH Homecoming Lunch

The food and music were great at the 2024 CPH Homecoming Lunch! Published November 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Alumni gather at APHA

CPH alumni from all over gathered at the American Public Health Association convention in Minneapolis. Published November 5, 2024

Carri Casteel receives 2024 Distinguished Career Award

Carri Casteel, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently received the 2024 Distinguished Career Award from the APHA Injury Control and Emergency Health Services Section. Published October 31, 2024

UI Study Abroad Conversation Series continues Nov. 20

Prospective study abroad students and returnees are invited to join a Zoom webinar to find out how to leverage international internships, incorporate study abroad into your resume, and make your global experiences stand out to future employers.  Published October 31, 2024

Register for the 2025 Healthy LifeStars Conference

The 2025 Healthy LifeStars Conference, “Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity,” will take place on Jan. 14, 2025. The virtual conference will include experts presenting research in childhood nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of long-term adverse health effects caused by obesity. Registration and additional information is now available. Published October 31, 2024

Platt to speak in UI Upstream Lecture Series Nov. 20

Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, will discuss “Motherhood, Work, and Health: Challenges and Potential Policy Solutions,” in the next Upstream Approach to Healthcare Lecture Series on Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m.  Published October 31, 2024

ASPPH webinar: What the U.S. Presidential Election Outcome Means for Public Health

All are welcome to join the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health on Nov. 13, 2024, for a timely webinar, part of a series, examining the potential implications of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on public health. An expert panel will analyze the election outcomes and their impact on academic public health.  Published October 31, 2024