Diane Rohlman, MA, PhD, Director of the Agricultural Safety and Health Program, was recently named as the University of Iowa College of Public Health Associate Dean for Research. In addition to her role at the Heartland Center, Dr. Rohlman is also … [Read more...]
Large Herd Dairy Milking Parlors
Part of the NIOSH ERC's webinar series on ergonomics. Nate Fethke, director of the Ergonomics Training Program here at the Heartland Center, presented in June 2019 with David Douphrate on Large Herd Dairy Milking Parlors: Exposure Characterization … [Read more...]
Agricultural Safety And Health Research Projects Address Farmer Stress
Farming is a high-risk industry and farm incomes are impacted by many factors including weather, market prices, interest rates, and regulatory requirements. Suicide rates among farmers tend to be higher than most other industries. Rural mental health … [Read more...]
Heartland Center Trainee Kayla Faust Featured for Farm Safety Research
April 25, 2018 — Heartland Center Trainee Kayla Faust is being highlighted for her efforts to promote farm safety as part of the University of Iowa's Dare to Discover campaign. The campaign is an initiative of the University of Iowa Office of … [Read more...]
Program Highlights from the Heartland Center’s 2015-2016 Summary Annual Report
The Heartland Center recently submitted our annual report to NIOSH. These program highlights represent some of the most high-impact accomplishments Center faculty, staff, and trainees. Agricultural Safety & Health Trainees Ashlee Johannes … [Read more...]