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June 21, 2022 by Saba, Ann H

Firework injuries increasing in Iowa

Two decades ago, Nevada (IA) Fire Chief Ray Reynolds learned firsthand the dangers of handling consumer fireworks when as a trained bomb technician, he made a shortcut while disposing consumer … [Read more...]

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May 31, 2022 by Saba, Ann H

Preventing intimate partner violence: Q & A with Dr. Kari Harland

According to the CDC, intimate partner violence (IPV) – defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression by a current or former romantic partner – affects millions … [Read more...]

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April 27, 2022 by Saba, Ann H

S.A.F.E.™ playgrounds: Q & A with Dr. Heather Olsen

Playgrounds are essential gathering spaces for children and families to play and exercise but have potential hazards. Hot surfaces, lack of fencing near roads, and strangulation risks – like … [Read more...]

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April 4, 2022 by Saba, Ann H

Preparing students to address trauma in their future professions

Every year the University of Iowa (UI) graduates students who will become professionals such as social workers, teachers, doctors, and attorneys. In these professions, they will encounter the most … [Read more...]

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March 8, 2022 by Saba, Ann H

Adversity’s effect on heart health & biological aging

Evidence overwhelmingly points to childhood being a critical period that can leave a lasting imprint on physical health later in life. While traumatic childhoods – like abuse, crime, or poverty– don’t … [Read more...]

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