Researchers identify factors that affect job turnover in trucking industry

High job turnover is an ongoing issue in the U.S. trucking industry. A recent study by University of Iowa researchers examined the reasons that long-haul truck drivers leave their jobs and offered suggestions for retaining current workers. Published September 13, 2023

Iowa research partnership developing a rapid, low-cost test for diarrheal diseases

University of Iowa researchers are partnering with GoDx, Inc. based in Madison, Wisconsin, to develop a low-cost test for rapidly identifying gut bugs that cause diarrheal disease and whether they are resistant to certain antibiotics. Knowing quickly which bug is causing a patient’s disease can help with prompt and appropriate treatment. Published September 11, 2023

Study shows young employees face workplace violence

Three out of five young employees have experienced some form of workplace violence, results of a recent study show. “As labor restrictions for youth are loosening in some states, our research shows that young workers need more protections in the workplace,” says study co-author Carri Casteel, professor of occupational and environmental health and director of the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center. (Safety + Health) Published September 8, 2023

CPH professors discuss health effects of extreme heat

With extreme heat blanketing the Midwest this week, CPH professors Peter Thorne and Patrick O'Shaughnessy commented on public health measures that are needed to protect people from heat-related illnesses. (The Gazette) Published August 24, 2023

Janssen provides reminders for kids and lawn mower safety

Brandi Janssen, director of Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, provides reminders for children's safety when lawn mowers are in use. (Iowa Farmer Today) Published August 16, 2023

University of Iowa establishes cooperative partnership with University of Cape Coast in Ghana

The University of Iowa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Cape Coast in Cape Coast, Ghana. One goal of the MOU is to pursue a research collaboration focused on investigating the health effects associated with exposure to toxic heavy metals derived from mining activities Published August 8, 2023

UI study shows young workers face high levels of workplace violence

Young workers in the United States face a significant risk of workplace violence, especially in the retail and service industries where they are frequently employed, according to recent University of Iowa research. Published August 2, 2023

UI study shows opioid use increases bone fracture risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health suggests a link between opioid use and an increased risk of bone fractures in patients aged between 17 and 64 years. Published August 1, 2023

Alumnus Pramōd Dwivedī is president of NACCHO

Pramōd Dwivedī assumed the role of president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on July 1, 2023. He is also the health director of Linn County Public Health and a CPH alumnus (98MS). Published July 26, 2023

Thorne offers tips for coping with poor air quality

Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, provided recommendations for dealing with unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. (Des Moines Register) Published June 29, 2023