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Network News & Notes - July 2022
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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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Join us Aug. 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. for a webinar to discuss the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities, and promising tools and resources to promote health.
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This podcast episode talks about the importance of workplace health and wellness and the increasing frequency of worker burnout.
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The Hawkeye on Safety conference will take place on Sept. 8 in Coralville, and will provide life-saving health and safety information to managers and workers from all industries.
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COVID-19 caused major disruptions in the professional and personal lives of millions of people. UI researchers are studying how the pandemic affected the work arrangements, health, and well-being of UI employees.
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Clinton County Agricultural Extension District in DeWitt received a BLN community grant to provide caregivers of children with special health needs with tools to develop self-care strategies to reduce stress, solve problems, and communicate confidently.
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The Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest released a video describing the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire, a new tool for employers to assess worker well-being and needs, observe changes over time, and compare results across the organization.
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College of Public Health in the News
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A new report shows alcohol-involved deaths increased by more than 73% in Iowa between 2008 and 2019. Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, discussed the findings.
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A new College of Public Health maternal and child health training program addresses a rise in the national maternal mortality rate, delivery hospital closures, and workforce needs.
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To help deal with labor shortages, many employers are turning to retired workers. “They’re starting to see how some of these age-inclusive strategies are going to get them back on their feet after the pandemic,” says CPH professor Brian Kaskie.
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A new online toolkit, “Pharmacists’ Guide to Increasing Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines,” gives vaccine providers the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to address the factors inhibiting vaccine access and confidence.
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