The October 2022 issue of “Prevention Research Matters” focuses on the Thematic Networks of the #PRCnetwork. Follow this link rb.gy/eosmqe and search for Prevention Research Centers to subscribe.

October is #LiverCancer awareness month! Learn about the viruses that cause 60%+ of liver cancer bit.ly/2pyU0QF #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC

Big congratulations to Priyanka Dubey, University of Iowa doctoral student in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health! She has been awarded an International Doctoral Degree Fellowship by the American Association of University Women. bit.ly/3CpTTgQ AAUW #publichealth

A new toolkit from UIowa Prevention Research Center - Rural Health is now available to help pharmacists and other vaccine providers create welcoming & accessible vaccination sites. It highlights key barriers faced by certain populations & provides tips to address those barriers. Download at bit.ly/3SRGNQi

According to Susan G. Komen, “Black women experience higher rates of death from #breastcancer due to a combination of factors including #barriers to early diagnosis, lack of high-quality care, genetics, #discrimination, and #systemicracism.” bit.ly/3Rd7oFS

Your body and health are nothing to be uncomfortable about. Ask questions about your own unique situation, including your #familyhistory, to learn if you are at risk for developing #breastcancer/#chestcancer. ow.ly/YloC50L5kNN #SusanGKomen

The #PRCnetwork is celebrating #NHEW! Join us in raising awareness of the importance of health education and the role that health education specialists play improving health and wellness.

The updated bivalent #COVID19 booster, now recommend for ages 5 and older, provides protection against the original strain, as well as the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Learn more: bit.ly/3u3wsHF

#DYK #hepatitisB is common among #AsianAmericans? Talk to your doc about getting tested: bit.ly/3kXIjyW #GWCC #KnowHepB

National Rural Health Day is coming up in 1 month! #powerofruralhealth

American Indians and Alaska Natives have historically lacked access to quality healthcare. The Indian Health Service (IHS) was created to help with this issue. However, there are many tribes still seeking federal recognition. bit.ly/3SCcZpU

Flu hospitalizations are the highest they've been at this time of the season in the past 10 years Children <4 & adults 65+ are at the highest risk The first pediatric flu death of the season has already been reported Get your flu shot. #NotJustTheFlu shotofprevention.com/2022/11/01/wer…

TOMORROW: we're pleased to welcome Dr. David Williams for the 2022 Hansen Lecture; Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:30am, N110 CPHB. If you're unable to join us in person, you can watch via Zoom. Register at bit.ly/3g4uqm1

COVID-19 #Booster Clinic - Friday, November 18 between 8:30-11:30 am and 1-6 pm at the Public Health Center, 1407 Independence Avenue, 5th Floor. No appointment is needed, call 319-291-2413 for more information! #GetBoosted #COVID19

Only 1 Day until National Rural Health Day!! #powerofrural

Happy National Rural Health Day! #powerofrural

Celebrate fall by enjoying a seasonal salad. Follow our recipe for a Fall Harvest Sweet Potato and Chicken Salad, including food safety tips to help you avoid cross-contamination: bit.ly/3LhmRDo

Everyone can play a role in the fight against cancer. One way is through cancer screening. Learn more at CancerScreenWeek.org. #CancerScreenWeek

#DYK cancer affects ethnic and racial groups differently? This inequity is known as “health disparities.” Read more about the work of the American Cancer Society on health disparities: bit.ly/2VeGnb4 #attackingcancer #healthequity

Happy Holidays from the #PRCnetwork! bit.ly/2KyTdNi