New tool examines stress among women farmers

A new tool created by University of Iowa professors Carly Nichols and Jonathan Davis is helping researchers better understand the types of stressors that are most pressing to women farmers. (WQAD) Published March 21, 2024

Iowa researchers discuss alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer

CPH researchers Mary Charlton and Paul Gilbert discussed Iowa's cancer rates and risk factors for cancer, including alcohol consumption. (Daily Iowan) Published March 21, 2024

Join the CPH Multicultural Potluck on April 3

All are invited to the annual CPH multicultural potluck! Come try new food and/or bring a dish from a culture you identify with or admire. All are welcome to attend (with or without a dish). The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition Awards will also be announced.  Published March 20, 2024

Zahnd comments on biggest issues facing doctors today

Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy, recently answered a series of questions about factors that influence where and how doctors and other medical professionals practice medicine. (WalletHub) Published March 20, 2024

Students discuss forming the Student Association for Rural Health

CPH grad students Jenah McCarty, Hallie Vonk, and Nick Lembezeder share their journey in founding the inaugural Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) and outline the organization’s objectives. (RHL Radio) Published March 13, 2024

Student Ellie Madson discusses her global learning experience in India

Last December, MPH student Ellie Madson had the opportunity to travel to India to study drinking water and wells in rural areas. Learn more about her experience and public health perspective on the projects. Published March 13, 2024

Mueller honored by NRHA for outstanding achievement in rural health care

Keith Mueller, Gerhard Hartman Professor in Health Management and Policy and director of the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, has been awarded the 2024 Louis Gorin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Health Care by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Published March 13, 2024

Webinar: Learn about Active Iowa on April 11

The University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (UI PRC-RH) is excited to present Active Iowa, an intervention to increase physical activity in small towns and rural communities. Learn more about implementing this intervention at an April 11 webinar. Published March 13, 2024

Thorne to take part in ‘Living with Smoke’ panel discussion

The Pentacrest Museums will host a free virtual program on March 20 to explore the impact of smoke on public health in the Western and Midwestern United States. Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, is part of the expert panel.  Published March 7, 2024

From the Front Row: Discussing Huntington’s Disease with Amy Ogilvie

Lauren welcomes recent CPH alumna Dr. Amy Ogilvie (20MS, 23PhD) to the podcast for a discussion about her personal and professional interest in Huntington's Disease as well as her journey to earn a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Iowa. Published March 7, 2024