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Network News & Notes - June 2024
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The Business Leadership Network (BLN) is just one of the ways that the University of Iowa College of Public Health connects with Iowans and Iowa communities to support improved health and wellbeing. Across the Hawkeye state, businesses are key contributors to community health and vitality, and the BLN aims to support this critical role through collaborative programming, information sharing, and building relationships. The College of Public Health and the BLN appreciate these opportunities to partner with individuals, businesses, and communities to enhance public health throughout Iowa. We invite you to keep in touch through these quarterly messages and by participating in BLN initiatives happening around the state. Information about current programming is available on our website.
Edith Parker, Dean
University of Iowa College of Public Health
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Emmet County Public Health in Estherville received a grant to provide food insecure residents with a 3-day emergency food supply, and information and referrals to community resources to lead to future stability.
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A new video from the Healthier Workforce Center discusses what employers can do to protect the health and well-being of outdoor workers from extreme heat.
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A new study from Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, investigates the effects of employer-sponsored benefits on working women’s mental health.
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Podcast: This episode of Workplace Matters discusses psychological safety, a key contributor to successful teams, and benefits extend to leadership, diversity, mental health, and more.
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Research shows kids who begin drinking at young ages are more likely to be in an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash. Learn about tips for parents on creating a safety plan to ensure their child will not ride with or be an impaired driver.
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Podcast: This episode of FarmSafe from the Great Plains Center for Ag Health discusses tick-borne diseases and how farmers and other outdoor workers can protect themselves.
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College of Public Health in the News
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By establishing the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network, the University of Iowa aims to support community hospitals across the state in the delivery of comprehensive cancer care to rural Iowans.
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The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 25 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the "U.S. News & World Report" Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2024.
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Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, discussed some of the common stressors during pregnancy and postpartum, such as having paid time off, insurance, and access to health care.
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Elizabeth O'Neal, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, is among UI researchers studying how children interact with driverless cars to determine when it's safe to cross the road.
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