To train and provide continuing education for medical practitioners, public health workers, and other health care professionals locally and at geographically distant sites in the State of Iowa, especially through evening and weekend classes. To train students to be responsive to the health needs of their region. To foster community health efforts to promote health and well being, and to prevent disease, disability, and premature mortality. In addition to teaching, the Public Health Program is committed to research. This is a vital aspect of our mission.
Research drives the knowledge base in public health, just as it does in other fields.
Students are actively encouraged to participate in the research of their advisor or other faculty members within the College of Health Sciences. The College of Health Sciences promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the solution of public health problems. Center for the Prevention of Community Violence. The Center has organized and hosted two well-attended conferences on youth and school violence. Institute for Health Management Research and Consultation.