Check the BMindful calendar as you plan events

BMindful is an initiative that supports the needs of diverse communities by providing a list of the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. Event planners can avoid those dates when scheduling events and colleagues can be supportive of those who celebrate them.  Published August 17, 2023

Reintroducing the CPH Spotlight Series

The college's revamped “Spotlight Series” events are a great way to learn about public health topics and build community among faculty, staff, and students. Spotlights are typically held on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. Check out the current lineup of fall events and find out how to suggest a future topic. Published August 16, 2023

Building Multidisciplinary Global Health Collaborations

The Iowa Global Health Network event, "Building Multidisciplinary Global Health Collaborations: Connecting Ideas, Values, and People," centers on a week-long visit in September by Dr. Nada Melhem, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology at the American University of Beirut. Events open to the public take place Sept. 12 and 13 and include two lectures, a film screening and discussion, and a presentation.  Published August 16, 2023

Janssen provides reminders for kids and lawn mower safety

Brandi Janssen, director of Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, provides reminders for children's safety when lawn mowers are in use. (Iowa Farmer Today) Published August 16, 2023

Postponed – New Research and Evaluation Core in the IPHRP

The event scheduled for meeting the new Research and Evaluation Core in the Institute for Public Health Research and Policy (IPHRP) has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date to be announced. Published August 9, 2023

Zahnd discusses key health care issues

Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy, recently weighed in on several health care issues, including health insurance, affordability, and the health care workforce. (WalletHub) Published August 9, 2023

University of Iowa establishes cooperative partnership with University of Cape Coast in Ghana

The University of Iowa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Cape Coast in Cape Coast, Ghana. One goal of the MOU is to pursue a research collaboration focused on investigating the health effects associated with exposure to toxic heavy metals derived from mining activities Published August 8, 2023

Support your well-being with the Personal Health Assessment

Are you looking for ways to support your well-being? Start by taking your Personal Health Assessment (PHA) to access resources, incentives, and well-being programs. The PHA is confidential and takes 10 minutes to complete. You may complete it during work time. Published August 8, 2023

New UI research examines evidence of rising youth mental health concerns

Adolescent mental health conditions are increasing in many countries worldwide, and that growth is occurring most markedly among girls, according to a new survey of research co-authored by Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology. Published August 4, 2023

Iowa researchers receive grant to study effects of Medicaid dental benefits expansion on overall health

A team of University of Iowa researchers has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of recent expansions in Medicaid dental benefits on low-income adults. Published August 3, 2023