Learn to make your digital documents accessible

Making your digital documents accessible by using headings, alt text, descriptive links, high contrast, and built-in checkers is part of your responsibility toward the University of Iowa’s compliance with a new federal law by April 2026. Use these tips and instructions to incorporate small changes that make a big difference. Learn more on the campus accessibility website. Published November 1, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Rohlman honored for contributions to agricultural safety and health

Diane Rohlman was recently honored with the 2025 Agricultural Safety & Health Council of America (ASHCA) Achievement Award for her substantial contributions to the field of agricultural safety and health. Published October 28, 2025

Funding opportunity: Environmental Health Sciences Research Center Pilot Grant Program

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center is requesting applications for the Spring 2026 Pilot Grant Program, which funds innovative, environmental health-related research proposals. Published October 27, 2025

CPH Public Health Strike Force to host emergency preparedness info session

Join the Public Health Strike Force for an info session on emergency planning and preparedness with CPH alumnus Nate Savage (21BA, 23MPH) on Nov. 12. This session is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in public health emergency preparedness and community response. Published October 27, 2025

Cara Hamann comments on Halloween night pedestrian-vehicle safety

Did you know Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights in terms of pedestrian safety? Associate Professor Cara Hamann discusses the risks and offers safety tips. (WOI-TV) Published October 27, 2025

Investigating Rural Exposure to ‘Superbugs’

In the heart of Iowa’s agricultural landscape, a new study is examining an invisible threat within rural homes. Kathryn Dalton, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, is investigating how proximity to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) might increase the risk of exposure to antimicrobial-resistant genes—a finding that could reshape how we understand occupational health […] Published October 27, 2025

Developing Smarter Stroke Routing for Rural EMS Systems

When an emergency medical technician makes a split-second decision about where to transport a stroke patient, the consequences can be profound—especially in rural areas where distance to the right facility may mean the difference between life-altering treatment and missed opportunity. Grant Brown, associate professor of biostatistics, is part of a team working to transform how […] Published October 27, 2025

Close to Home: Rural Health Research in Iowa

Iowa is a predominantly rural state, and health issues that affect rural communities have been a longstanding priority for the University of Iowa College of Public Health. As the home to centers and programs such as the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI), Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, […] Published October 27, 2025

Improving Road and Street Safety

Iowa researchers are studying how to make roads and traffic safer for all ages. Whether we’re crossing a street as a pedestrian, riding a bike, or driving a vehicle, navigating traffic can be complex. Researchers in the College of Public Health are studying different aspects of road safety and how to prevent injuries throughout the […] Published October 27, 2025