Public Health Strike Force at Iowa
The Public Health Strike Force is a fully student-led organization that serves the public health workforce while providing students with hands-on field training.
The mission of Strike Force is to provide the community with a skilled and engaged public health workforce. Our organization aims to equip members with hands-on training in the field of public health, provide service and support to public health agencies and local organizations, and facilitate connections between members and the communities we serve. We will achieve this through workshops, certifications, simulations, and collaborations, focusing on emergency preparedness and community outreach. These opportunities will augment members’ academic training to develop our emerging public health leaders to be adaptable and capable of guiding programs that improve health for entire populations.
Request Strike FOrce Support
Does your organization need volunteer support for emergency response, outreach, or community initiatives? Email our team to see how we can assist.
Our Work
Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution at The University of Iowa
Assisted the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety with the installation of Narcan on the west side of campus
Stop the Bleed Training
Facilitate Stop the Bleed training for our members and the community
Nalaxone (Narcan) Training
Facilitate Narcan training for our members and the community
Redesign of the College of Public Health Building Emergency Preparedness Website and Posters
Look around the College of Public Health Building, and you will find our Emergency Response Guide poster!
The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
Lake water sample collection in conjunction with AmeriCorps interns
Johnson County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
Active members of the Johnson County COAD volunteer management subcommittee
Dickinson County Health Department
How seasonal tourism population impacts public health strategies
Johnson County Public Health/Healthy JoCo Community Health Assessments
Assisted with and conducted community health assessments for Johnson County Public Health
Partnerships
Johnson County Public Health
Linn County Public Health
Iowa State Hygienic Lab
UI College of Public Health
Johnson County MRC
Public Health Iowa AmeriCorps (PHIA)
UI Department of Public Safety
UIHC
Quotes from Members
“This experience gave insight to the realm of environmental health and how connected it is to public health. Our conversation with Katie was very informational for future job requirements in local public health departments.”
“I was able to learn more about public health and the ways that public health and environmental science work together.”
“This field trip gave a broader perspective of Public health in an actual and Practical manner. Interacting with a county public health, taking samples and their analysis enhanced the understanding of public health.”
Want to join?
Membership is open to all University of Iowa students, not only those in the College of Public Health. Submit a form, and a member of our executive board will reach out to you!
Contact Us
Email: ui-strikeforce@uiowa.edu
Faculty Advisor: tricia-kitzmann@uiowa.edu