Charlton comments on Iowa Cancer Registry’s 99 Counties Project

As the Iowa Cancer Registry's 99 Counties Project crosses the halfway point, Professor Mary Charlton commented on progress made and work yet to be done.  Published February 4, 2026

Aden Baldridge: Finding purpose in public health

With support from the Hawkeye Experience Grant, University of Iowa public health student Aden Baldridge gained hands-on experience in South Africa that has played a key role in his education and career goals. Published February 3, 2026

Kasia Wiebel: Championing worker well-being and safer workplaces

Kasia Wiebel is a 4th-year public health student with an interest in occupational and environmental health and injury prevention. She recently took time to answer some questions about her academic path and how her internship and study abroad experiences helped shape her future plans. Published February 3, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Rural health beyond the mainland; transportation, access, and care in Hawaii

What happens when accessing health care requires booking a flight instead of driving down the road? In this episode of Plugged In to Public Health, we talk with John Desfor, a University of Iowa MPH graduate now working in rural health research and policy in Hawaii. John shares what rural health looks like in one of the most geographically isolated regions in the United States and why transportation access is one of the most critical and overlooked barriers to care. Published February 2, 2026

Hari Sharma discusses deficiency citations in Florida assisted living facilities

In a recent podcast interview, associate professor Hari Sharma talked about ongoing problems in some Florida assisted living facilities and what can be done to solve the issues and protect residents. Published February 2, 2026

IPHPRP Collaboratory applications now open

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) invites Collaboratory Applications to establish or expand a team for research in population-based approaches to address a critical public health issue. Letters of intent are due April 3, 2026. Published January 29, 2026

UI College of Public Health launches Maternal and Child Health certificate program

CPH will launch a new graduate-level certificate in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) beginning in the fall semester of 2026. The program is designed to strengthen Iowa’s MCH workforce, particularly in rural communities, by equipping trainees with leadership competencies and hands-on experience in MCH. Published January 28, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Changing cancer care through innovation with Dr. James Byrne

In this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, we sit down with James Byrne, assistant professor of radiation oncology and biomedical engineering at the University of Iowa, to explore how interdisciplinary science is reshaping cancer care. Published January 27, 2026

IPRC seeks pilot grant proposals addressing injuries, violence

The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) is seeking pilot research proposals that address injuries and violence. Pilot project grant awards will generally range from $20,000-$22,500, with up to four proposals funded. The application deadline is March 20, 2026. Published January 27, 2026

Blood drive at CPHB set for Feb. 5 – sign up to donate!

The Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders is hosting a blood drive on Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in C217 CPHB. Appointments are encouraged -- sign up in advance with the UI DeGowin Blood Center. Published January 26, 2026