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PUBLIC POLICY

PAM MOLLENHAUER: pamj-mollenhauer@uiowa.edu

The Office of Public Policy strives to provide objective, timely information regarding issues concerning the advancement of the State Hygienic Laboratory’s mission. The goal of the office is to foster and maintain relationships with government agencies, elected officials and key stakeholders to promote shared understanding and advancement of public health in Iowa.

The office tracks legislation related to Iowa’s public health system; provides educational materials to Iowa policymakers through open forums and Hill Day events; and interfaces with state educational professionals, and environment and public health partners.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Updated policymakers, state leaders and public health partners about the impact of work by Iowa’s public health laboratory during several Hill Day events at the State Capitol.

  • Led initiatives aimed at developing new and existing policies.

  • Planned and organized congressional staff tours.

  • Represented SHL in the Iowa Public Health Association.

  • Planned cross-sector conferences and educational events for environmental public health.


Other Units in the Office of the Director

Center for the Advancement of Laboratory Science

Education, Training and Professional Development

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Genomics

Human Resources

Information Technology

Organizational Development

Public Policy

Research and Development

Strategic Communications


Christopher Atchison

Office of the Director

Christopher Atchison
Director

Wade Aldous

Disease Control

Wade Aldous
Associate Director

Susie Y. Dai, Ph.D.

Environmental Health

Susie Y. Dai, Ph.D.
Associate Director

Sarah Dricken

Administration and Finance

Sarah Dricken
Associate Director