Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy

The IIPHRP fosters and nurtures grassroots application of cutting edge, public health research to address grand challenges in population health.

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

We see you Christine Petersen! Nice interview here with CBS News about COVID-19, crowds, vaccines and cold weather. @uiowa @kalicat15 @DaretoDiscover https://t.co/DkHgxrfQms via @CBSNLive

[University of Iowa Department of Biostatistics @Iowa_Biostat]

We are hiring!

Come work for a great department. We are looking to bring in a new tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. New graduates or interested candidates can apply at the link below..

https://t.co/ddQuxlxeq7

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

Don’t forget to register - the first session in on June 22nd.

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

We're pleased to announce this new educational series designed for cancer care providers in rural Iowa. Along with providing best-practice guidance and tips, attendees will be exposed to examples of successful rural cancer grants. Info and registration at https://t.co/deQbw7rhXz

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

We're pleased to announce this new educational series designed for cancer care providers in rural Iowa. Along with providing best-practice guidance and tips, attendees will be exposed to examples of successful rural cancer grants. Info and registration at https://t.co/deQbw7rhXz

[Joe Bolkcom @JoeBolkcom]

It was reported tonight at a special COVID meeting of Johnson County city, county, school elected leaders that 15 of 17 eastern Iowa hospitals have no ICU beds available. 4,338 new cases today. More bad coming. You are on your own people. Mask up!

[Erin Jordan @erinfjordan]

@uiowa and @UMNews biostat faculty agreed it doesn't make sense why Iowa's 14-day positivity rates are lower than those you can compute with the state's public data.
https://t.co/VONatYxrwW

[University of Iowa @uiowa]

"If International Programs has one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation. (1/2)

[Bleeding Heartland @LauraRBelin]

.@IAGovernor and @IAPublicHealth leaders ignored UI researchers' previous calls for widespread use of face shields to reduce #COVID19 spread in #Iowa.
Hope this model will change their minds, especially with "very large second peak" possible this fall. https://t.co/7QrS12fz3W

[Iowa's News Now @iowasnewsnow]

NEW: In their final report to state officials, UI researchers say relaxing guidelines is expected to lead to a large increase in daily infections.

https://t.co/I5I6qMYD3Z

[NPR @NPR]

Experts rate the risk of 14 activities, including:

🔹a backyard gathering with one other household ➡️ low to medium risk
🔹eating indoors at a restaurant ➡️ medium to high risk
🔹attending a religious service indoors ➡️ high risk
https://t.co/QzprAPNqGT

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

Our world has been turned upside down by COVID-19 and now more then ever it’s important to stayhealthy, connected and active. Check out this free virtual activity below to stay active when a time of social gatherings and interactions are limited.

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

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[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

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[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

As the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continue to spread worldwide, University of Iowa College of Public Health faculty are leading research efforts and training students to investigate and prevent diseases and pandemic threats. https://t.co/z1UMm3d96X

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

Good advice to follow all year long...not just when there's a nasty virus floating around.

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

UI students are registering to Participate in the HealthyLifeStars StepAThon! Join us to help prevent child obesity by signing up at https://t.co/bcM0Mal5LM

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

Health in All - IOwa City #publichealth #pechakucha

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

Our associate dean for research, Dr. Corinne Peek-Asa, will deliver the 37th annual University of Iowa Presidential Lecture on February 16. Read more about her research and the lecture topic at https://t.co/g8BZUcERON

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

Congratulations to our graduates!!

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

On Saturday, we have the honor of conferring our first undergraduate degrees to five wonderful students. Congratulations Nicole, Kayla, Mikaela, Lejla, and Laura! We know you're going to do amazing things! #UIowaGrad19 🖤💛

[University of Iowa Public Health @UIowaCPH]

The Iowa Perinatal Health Research Collaborative is a new initiative at the University of Iowa that engages researchers from across Iowa to work cooperatively, finding ways to improve the care of mothers and preterm infants. @UIchildrens @uiowa @BTNLiveBIG @uihealthcare

[Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy @IIPHRP]

3 professors and a baby (for a week in Iowa) = Collaboration at its finest! 4 grant proposals will soon be ready for submission! Way to go Iowa Perinatal Health Research Collaborative!!