University of Iowa
Prevention Research Center for Rural Health

Comprehensive Center

First funded: 2002

Center’s Web site

Core Research Focus

Promoting healthy eating in rural Iowa

 

Core Research Projects

Current (2010–2014)
Dissemination of the Rural Restaurant Healthy Options

Past (2002–2009)
Training Community-Based Organizations to Promote Physical Activity and Nutrition
Building Community Capacity to Prevent Underage Drinking
Health Promotion Program for Residents of Iowa

 

Contact Information

Center
University of Iowa
Prevention Research Center for Rural Health
Department of Community and Behavioral Health
E225A General Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Principal Investigator
Edith A. Parker, DrPH, MPH
Phone: (319) 384-5383
Fax: (319) 384-5385
Email: edith-parker@uiowa.edu

Associate Director
Linda Snetselaar, RD, PhD
Phone: (319) 384–5011
E-mail: linda-snetselaar@uiowa.edu

Associate Director
Kathleen Janz, MA, EdD
Phone: 319-335-9345
Email: kathleen-janz@uiowa.edu