Plugged in to Public Health: National Injury Prevention Day and pediatric farm safety

In recognition of National Injury Prevention Day, this episode takes a closer look at pediatric agricultural injuries and what prevention looks like in real farm communities. Lauren sits down with Dr. Jenna Gibbs from the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and Libby Richie from the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health to discuss the risks children face on farms, how those risks develop, and the practical steps families can take to keep kids safe. Published November 17, 2025

Jenna Gibbs discusses pediatric agricultural injuries

Assigning farm chores that are appropriate for a child’s age and abilities can be tricky for parents in rural communities. Check out this new interview with Jenna Gibbs as she discusses balancing safety with real-world farm experiences. Published November 10, 2025

National Injury Prevention Day is Nov. 18

National Injury Prevention Day is November 18, 2025! Join the UI Injury Prevention Research Center as we “shine a green light” on injury prevention along with our partners across Iowa and the U.S. including Injury Free Coalition for Kids, University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Find out how you can get involved. Published November 6, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Rohlman honored for contributions to agricultural safety and health

Diane Rohlman was recently honored with the 2025 Agricultural Safety & Health Council of America (ASHCA) Achievement Award for her substantial contributions to the field of agricultural safety and health. Published October 28, 2025

Digging into Workplace Safety

Abigail Tompkins graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017 with an MS degree in industrial hygiene. She recently shared some details about her current work as a senior supervisor of industrial hygiene at a mining operation in Colorado. Published October 27, 2025

Investigating Rural Exposure to ‘Superbugs’

Kathryn Dalton, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, is investigating how proximity to concentrated animal feeding operations might increase the risk of exposure to antimicrobial-resistant genes. Published October 27, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Understanding vector-borne disease with Dr. Kathryn Dalton

In this episode, Lauren talks with Dr. Kathryn Dalton, a veterinarian turned researcher and assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, about the rise of vector borne diseases. Dr. Dalton explains how environmental changes are expanding the reach of ticks and mosquitoes, what that means for both people and pets, and how the One Health approach connects human, animal, and environmental well-being. Published October 20, 2025

VIDEO: Global experiential learning with Caroline Powell

Meet Caroline Powell, a second-year MS student in Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, as she shares her transformative summer experience at the National Center for Farmer Health in Hamilton, Australia. Published October 14, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025