Plugged in to Public Health: Talking disability advocacy, inclusive recreation, and entrepreneurship with Megan Mindy

Lauren welcomes her guest Megan Mindy, a recent public health graduate from the University of Iowa. Megan shares her journey blending her passions for disability advocacy, inclusive recreation, and entrepreneurship. Published July 18, 2025

Call for breakout session abstracts – 2025 MRASH Conference

Abstracts are now being accepted for breakout sessions at the 2025 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference, Nov. 13-14. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 10. Published July 17, 2025

Alumnus John Desfor co-authors op-ed on rural health, transportation in Hawai’i

CPH alumnus John Desfor (23MPH) co-authored a recent op-ed about unreliable air service and its impact on health care in Hawai'i (Honolulu Civil Beat) Published July 16, 2025

Smile: Free CPH portrait sessions set for August

Need a new head shot? College of Public Health faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students have an opportunity to get a free portrait taken on Aug. 19 or 29 in CPHB. Published July 10, 2025

Zahnd to lead collaboratory focused on rural cancer survivorship research

Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy, has been selected to establish a new collaboratory dedicated to advancing rural cancer survivorship research. Published July 10, 2025

Whitney Zahnd comments on potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals

Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy, recently talked about the potential impacts of new federal legislation on rural hospitals. (WOI-TV) Published July 10, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: The impacts of relaxed staff training and licensing requirements on nursing homes

Lauren welcomes Gulrukh Mehboob for a discussion about the impacts of relaxed staff training and licensing requirements on nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gul is a Fulbright PhD scholar at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, studying health workforce policy, particularly in long-term care settings. Published July 10, 2025

Pentella offers food safety tips for 4th of July cookouts

University of Iowa Professor of Epidemiology Michael Pentella says proper preparation and cooking food thoroughly are keys to avoid food-borne illnesses during holiday cookouts. (KGAN) Published July 8, 2025

College of Public Health renews appointments of two key leaders

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has announced the reappointment of Maggie Chorazy and Brandi Janssen following comprehensive reviews conducted this spring. Published July 8, 2025

Disaster PrepWise program and AmeriCorps volunteers team up in Linn County

Linn County Public Health and the Linn County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announced Tuesday the addition of two AmeriCorps members to enhance disaster preparedness efforts for older populations. (KGAN) Published July 3, 2025