Dental Health Is Public Health

You may not think of your toothbrush as a powerful disease-fighting tool, but oral health has a significant impact on health and quality of life. It affects the ability to speak, eat, and smile, and it influences social interactions, work, and school performance. Poor oral health is also linked to numerous diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular […] Published June 13, 2023

Audrey Tran Lam: Supporting environmental and human health

Alumna Audrey Tran Lam (17MPH) is an environmental health program manager with the Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE) at the University of Northern Iowa. She recently answered some questions about her career path, the power of volunteering, and environmental stewardship. Published June 13, 2023

I-CASH awards 10 youth grants for ag safety projects

Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (I-CASH) has awarded small grants to 10 Iowa youth organizations for agricultural health and safety projects in their communities.  Published June 12, 2023

Workshop: Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement

UI researchers are invited to join an in-person workshop, “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement,” on Wednesday, July 26. Learn about community engagement for environmental health research, grant writing, and more. Published June 12, 2023

Changing the narrative around rural health care

Kristin Wilson, director of Iowa’s MHA program, and Hallie Vonk, a first-year MHA student, co-authored an article about the possibilities for innovation and the role of emerging leaders in rural health care. (The Rural Monitor) Published June 12, 2023

IPRC studies examine teen car crashes

Two recent studies by researchers with the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) looked at how much teens are responsible for car crashes in Iowa, which teens are at fault, and what medical costs result from everyone involved in the crashes. (IPRC) Published June 12, 2023

Public health students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarships

Two public health students will complete internships abroad this summer with support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The scholarship is designed for UI undergraduate students who intend to pursue an academic internship while embracing the cultural nuances and complexities of life abroad.  Published June 12, 2023

From the Front Row: Onward and Upward: Three of our graduating podcasters share their experiences

The From the Front Row podcasters bid farewell to graduating podcasters Ben Sindt, Logan Schmidt, and Eric Ramos. They share their thoughts and experiences from their time at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and talk about what the future holds for them. Published June 9, 2023

CPH undergrads receive Hawkeye Experience Grants

Three CPH undergraduates have received Summer 2023 Hawkeye Experience Grants. The funds will be used to defray the costs of their summer internships abroad. Published June 7, 2023

EHSRC introduces the Iowa Climate Podcast

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) Community Engagement Core is proud to present season 1 of the Iowa Climate Podcast. Published June 7, 2023