State Health Registry releases Cancer in Iowa report

The State Health Registry of Iowa reports that while cancer diagnoses will be up slightly in Iowa in 2014, the number of deaths from the disease will remain the same.
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Healthy foods can catch on at concession stands

A study of concession stands at high school sporting events shows that booster clubs can offer healthier foods without sacrificing revenues or profits.
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Curry discusses drug-use prevention for adolescents

There is no solid evidence showing that any doctor-led
intervention is effective at preventing kids from using drugs other than tobacco, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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CPH alum Anshul Dixit named to top Wellmark post

Anshul Dixit, a 2008 College of Public Health graduate, has been named medical director at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, the state's largest health insurer.
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› Study shows police work is primarily sedentary

› Report highlights potential environmental impacts of frac sand mining

› Study finds older adults not prepared for natural disasters

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› Alumnus Tim Breon featured as a Hometown Hawkeye

› Alumni Profile: Community and Behavioral Health alumna Hana Hinkle

› Class Notes: Keep up with your CPH classmates

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April 1-2: Iowa Governor's Conference on Public Health — Making Connections: Partnerships for Better Health Outcomes. Details.

April 2: Hawkeye Caucus Day at the Iowa State Capitol. Details.

April 3: Jeff Levi, Executive Director of Trust for America's Health, presents "Prevention and Health System Change: New Opportunities to Advance Public Health." Details.

April 7-13: National Public Health Week. Details.

April 8: The Crossroads Project with the Fry Street Quartet. Details.

April 18-19: Great Plains Emerging Infectious Diseases Conference. Details.

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