Des Moines University Department of Public Health

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has released https://yourhealthbeyondcovid.org/, a health education and management resource available in both English and Spanish for individuals with chronic disease. Shout out to our colleagues at the Iowa Public Health Association for lifting this resource up for others to share. Des Moines University Iowa Department of Public Health #publichealth #KnowPublicHealth

It’s not too late to have your input influence the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies). Mark your calendars to share your feedback by February 28, 2021 and help shape the future Core Competencies for the public health workforce. The Core Competencies describe foundational or crosscutting knowledge and skills for professionals working in the field of public health. As the field changes, the Core Competencies are reviewed and revised to ensure ...these competencies continue to reflect the reality of public health and meet the needs of the public health workforce. #publichealth #KnowPublicHealth Iowa Public Health Association Midwestern Public Health Training Center

The de Beaumont Foundation is partnering with Washington Post Live for a discussion with leaders in business and health about how private companies are responding to the many health challenges of the day from the historic development of COVID-19 vaccines to investing in long-term preparedness and a healthy workforce. Join the conversation on Feb. 25 at 8:30 am CT. #publichealth #KnowPublicHealth

From Trust for America's Health: Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recently authored an op-ed discussing how COVID-19 recovery requires addressing economic inequities. Areas of concern highlighted in the article include housing, nutrition assistance, paid leave, and unemployment insurance. #publichealth #KnowPublicHealth #healthequity

A new report, titled Stopping Menthol, Saving Lives was released this week by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; the Association of Black Cardiologists; the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council; Black Women's Health Imperative; the Center for Black Health & Equity ; the NAACP; the National Black Nurses Association; the The National Medical Association; the National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc.; Save a Girl, Save a World; and The Links, Incorporated. ... The report details why menthol cigarettes have had such devastating impacts on the health of Black Americans, including targeted industry campaigns. https://www.tobaccofreekids.org//industry-w/menthol-report Trust for America's Health Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Public Health Association Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance American Lung Association in Iowa American Heart Association Iowa American Cancer Society - Iowa Iowa Cancer Consortium Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Area Conference of Branches Des Moines University Iowa Students for Tobacco Education and Prevention #healthequity #KnowPublicHealth #publichealth

The DMU Department of Public Health is proud to share that our very own Dr. Dai has been awarded a prestigious and highly competitive research grant from the National Institutes of Health.