Plugged in to Public Health: Student Kassie Owens’ perspective on public health

Lauren's guest this week is Kassie Owens, a graduate student in health administration and health policy. She shares what led her to explore health care policy and management and discusses her recent global health internship in Romania. Published October 9, 2024

Need a head shot? Attend the Oct. 29 portrait session

On Oct. 29, College of Public Health upper-level undergraduate students will have a chance to have a free portrait taken at CPHB. An additional open session is also available for any CPH faculty, staff, or students who would like a photo. Published October 9, 2024

EHSRC creates environmental exposures and health risks fact sheets

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) has created a series of Environmental Exposures and Health Risks fact sheets. The packet contains information about arsenic, nitrate, and radon. Published October 9, 2024

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Published October 9, 2024

2024 Iowa Climate Statement focuses on individual actions

More than 185 scientists across 32 universities in Iowa, including faculty from the UI College of Public Health, have signed off on their 14th annual climate statement. This year's statement focused on individual actions to help solve the climate crisis. (Multiple sources) Published October 9, 2024

Chris Coffey named Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Coffey, professor of biostatistics, as the Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health. Coffey will hold the endowed chair for a five-year term, which may be renewed. Published October 8, 2024

Iowa researchers receive NAMI grant to evaluate best practices in mental health engagement

A team of University of Iowa researchers led by Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to evaluate effective engagement with diverse populations among NAMI affiliates.  Published October 7, 2024

Funding opportunity: College of Public Health GAP Fund

The College of Public Health GAP Fund, part of the Iowa Health Sciences GAP Fund, provides financial support to innovative faculty and staff developing medical devices and health software technologies within the College of Public Health. Applications are due Nov. 5, 2024. Published October 3, 2024

In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Joe Coulter

Joe Coulter, professor emeritus of community and behavioral health, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Joe had a very distinguished career that was notable for his strong commitment to public health, environmental justice, addressing health disparities, and promoting the health and well-being of Native communities.  Published October 2, 2024

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2024 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Monday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines. Published October 2, 2024