University of Iowa College of Public Health

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The EMPOWER Project: Changing Stigma Into Support

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Community Grant Program: Supporting Local Public Health

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Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim

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Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 2

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Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 1

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Leadership and Team Building with Fran McCaffrey, Matt Howard, and Jon Darsee

Lauren welcomes 3 very special guests for this episode exploring leadership and building successful teams: Fran McCaffrey, the head coach of the University of Iowa men's basketball team; Dr. Matt Howard, Chief of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics; and Jon Darsee, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Iowa and president of the Research Park Corporation.
Key takeaways from the conversation include:
Leadership can be both innate and learned through experience and mentorship. Effective leaders often display humility, empathy, and the ability to build trust within their teams.
Humility is an important trait for leaders to cultivate, as it allows them to learn fro...

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2024 Fall Semester Rewind

Просмотров 149Месяц назад

From a dunk tank and food trucks to a big anniversary celebration and some generally goofy moments, it was an awesome fall semester. Big congratulations to all of our graduating Public Health Hawkeyes and wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy holiday break. #publichealth #publichealthdegree #publichealthmatters

The EMPOWER Project: Changing Stigma Into Support

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The EMPOWER Project: Changing Stigma Into Support

Просмотров 172Месяц назад

As a part of her EMPOWER Project, Dr. Nichole Nidey worked with artist Jo Byrne to create a visual map documenting the lived experience of women dealing with substance use during pregnancy. #publichealth #publichealthmatters #maternalhealth #substanceuse

Community Grant Program: Supporting Local Public Health

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Community Grant Program: Supporting Local Public Health

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The UI College of Public Health's Business Leadership Network supports local public health initiatives in Iowa through its Community Grant Program. See how this support enabled Pathfinders RC&D to create a new digital accessibility map of public spaces in southeast Iowa. #publichealth #publichealthmatters #accessibility

Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim

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Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim

Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 месяца назад

In this episode, Lauren welcomes a very special guest; Dr. Jim Yong Kim, partner, vice chairman, and Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of BlackRock) emerging markets chairman as well as former President of the World Bank Group and director of the World Health Organization’s HIV/AIDS department. Dr. Kim's background growing up in Iowa with Korean immigrant parents shaped his practical and m...

Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 2

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Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 2

Просмотров 162 месяца назад

This is part 2 of Lauren's conversation with Dr. Wang about his work in atmospheric science and implications for public health. Dr. Jun Wang's lab at the University of Iowa is developing innovative technologies for satellite remote sensing and low-cost environmental sensors to better understand and combat challenges like wildfires, air quality, and climate change. The satellite remote sensing a...

Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 1

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Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 1

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This two-part episode of the "Plugged In to Public Health" podcast features an interview with Dr. Jun Wang, an accomplished scientist and professor in the field of atmospheric sciences at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wang grew up in a rural community in eastern China, where he developed a fascination with weather and climate from a young age. He was inspired by observing the daily changes in wea...

Climate Change and the Impacts on Vulnerable Populations

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Climate Change and the Impacts on Vulnerable Populations

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Lauren's guest this week is Dr. Tamara Marcus. Dr. Marcus is a climate scientist and activist co-founding Empowered Solutions Collective, a sustainability consulting group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her journey began in undergraduate studies, where she pivoted from pre-med to climate research, working in diverse ecosystems around the world. As an activist, Dr. Marcus is committed to creating access...

2024 Hansen Distinguished Lecture with Jim Yong Kim: Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health

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2024 Hansen Distinguished Lecture with Jim Yong Kim: Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health

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On October 11, 2024, Jim Yong Kim, partner and vice chairman at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), delivered the Richard and Barbara Hansen Distinguished Lecture at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Dr. Kim had this to say about his lecture: “This lecture will be focused on the unwavering ‘faith’ that we shared at Partners In Health, in our capacity to solve seemingly insurmou...

Water, Water Everywhere: water access as a public health issue

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Water, Water Everywhere: water access as a public health issue

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Halle Eisfelder, a senior environmental engineering student at the University of Iowa, shares her experiences working on clean water initiatives in rural India. Her journey highlights the critical importance of water access as a public health issue and the power of community-driven solutions. Halle describes the lack of running water and reliance on wells and water tankers in the rural communit...

Making a Positive Impact on Public Health and Equity: a student perspective with Kassie Owens

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Making a Positive Impact on Public Health and Equity: a student perspective with Kassie Owens

Просмотров 753 месяца назад

Our guest this week is Kassie Owens, a master's student in health administration and health policy at the University of Iowa. She shares her unique journey that led her to explore healthcare policy and management. Kassie discusses her recent global health internship in Romania, where she worked with the local LGBTQ community on healthcare access and promotion initiatives. She highlights key les...

How Did I Get Here? A professional journey with Dr. Daniela Moga

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How Did I Get Here? A professional journey with Dr. Daniela Moga

Просмотров 563 месяца назад

Lauren interviews Daniela Moga about her professional journey from medical training in her home country of Romania to pursuing degrees in public health and epidemiology at the University of Iowa to her current career in pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Kentucky. A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-a-professiona...

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Meet our Staff: Sophie Switzer

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At some point, nearly every one of our students will work closely with Sophie Switzer, Assistant Director of Engaged Learning and Career Preparation at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She connects students with internships and research opportunities and helps prepare them for careers after graduation. #publichealth #publichealthmatters

Glancing Back While Moving Ahead: a chat with Dean Edith Parker

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Glancing Back While Moving Ahead: a chat with Dean Edith Parker

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This week's episode features a discussion with University of Iowa College of Public Health Dean, Edith Parker. This year is the college's 25th anniversary and Dean Parker touches in some past accomplishments and milestones while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. She also talks about her personal journey to the field of public health. A transcript of this episode is available...

Citizens of the World: public health and the global learning experience

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Citizens of the World: public health and the global learning experience

Просмотров 1244 месяца назад

New season, new name, new look, same great content. Get 'Plugged in to Public Health' with this terrific conversation about global health and the study abroad experience with epidemiology student Emily Jester, who spent time in Romania last summer working and learning about public health, violence, and injury prevention issues there. A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-healt...