Rural nursing homes face ongoing staffing, financial, and occupancy challenges post-pandemic

A new policy brief from researchers at the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis finds that rural nursing homes faced significant workforce shortages, financial pressures, and occupancy losses in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Published August 17, 2026

Adediran to lead collaboratory focused on infectious disease threats in rural areas

Timileyin Adediran, assistant professor of epidemiology, has been selected to establish a new collaboratory designed to unite researchers, students, public health professionals, and community partners to address infectious disease challenges affecting Iowa and other rural communities. Published August 17, 2026

University of Iowa earns certification as a recovery friendly workplace

Building on more than a decade of research and outreach from the College of Public Health's Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, the University of Iowa has earned certification as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, reflecting its commitment to supporting employees affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and recovery. Published August 17, 2026

Webinar: Designing and Implementing an Evidence-Informed, Community-Based Model for Rural Population Health

Join this 1-hour webinar on September 1, hosted by the UI's Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH), to learn about Missouri’s Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) program and participate in a live Q&A.  Published August 17, 2026

CPH faculty promotions and tenure

Congratulations to the College of Public Health faculty members who recently received promotions and tenure. The new ranks took effect July 1, 2026. Published August 13, 2026

Nidey highlights need for support during and after pregnancy

In a recent story about a new nonprofit aimed at helping pregnant and postpartum women in recovery, UI College of Public Health Assistant Professor Nichole Nidey discussed barriers to seeking treatment and emphasized the elevated overdose risk during the postpartum period, underscoring the need for continued support for mothers and families. Published August 12, 2026

Health experts share what they’re eating — and avoiding — during the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michael Pentella, clinical professor at the University of Iowa's College of Public Health and director of the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory, shares what health experts are eating and offers tips to lower the risk of contamination with fruits and vegetables.  Published August 12, 2026

College of Public Health students selected as Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows

Twelve graduate trainees, including public health students Ethan Apawan and Harry Bui, have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse emerging leaders in the dynamic world of healthcare innovation. Published August 12, 2026

Bill Gassen to deliver the 2026 Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture

Bill Gassen, JD, president and chief executive officer of Sanford Health, will deliver the second annual Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the College of Public Health. The event is free and open to the public. Published August 12, 2026

Register for the 47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium

The Department of Health Management and Policy will host the 47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium on Friday, September 18. The event includes a lineup of speakers representing unique experiences in leadership. Registration is free, but required. Published August 12, 2026