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Q&A with Karen Hammar
Karen Hammar, MHA, MOT, OTR/L, FACHE, is a clinical assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She started her new role this summer. Q: What are you most looking forward it in your […] Published July 28, 2025
Plugged in to Public Health: CPH alumna Madison Snitker Harrelson on local public health and emergency readiness
Lauren welcomes UI College of Public Health alumna Madison Snitker Harrelson, who is currently serving as a health educator and emergency preparedness coordinator for Dodge County Public Health in Minnesota. Published July 25, 2025
School supply drive runs July 29 to Aug. 5
The College of Public Health is participating in a School Supply Drive sponsored by United Way, Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Neighborhood Centers for K-12 students in Johnson and Washington Counties. Donations can be dropped off in the College of Public Health Building from July 29 to Aug. 5. Published July 24, 2025
UI research funding advances health, science, community resilience
University of Iowa scholars secured support for more than 2,300 projects in fiscal year 2025, pursuing research aimed at developing cancer treatments and patient care, advancing brain science and mental health, and building healthier and more resilient Iowa communities. External funding to the UI was $705.6 million in fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30. (Iowa Now) Published July 24, 2025
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