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Measles Exposures in Des Moines, Ankeny (4/23/18)
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has informed the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) of a confirmed measles case who exposed Iowans to the highly contagious disease at...
IDPH Offers Second Opportunity for Medical Cannabidiol Manufacturing (4/11/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a second medical cannabidiol manufacturer. Interested parties must notify their intent to apply by 4:00 p.m....
Iowa Public Health Leaders Honored at Governor’s Conference (4/11/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today recognized leaders in nutrition and physical activity at the 2018 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health in Des Moines. The leaders must...
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (3/1/18)
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), 13 percent, or 294,000 adult Iowans, experienced a problem related to their gambling in the past year. Governor Reynolds will sign a...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (2/26/18)
Governor Reynolds will sign a state proclamation March 14, 2018, recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), colorectal...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month (2/23/18)
Each year, thousands of Iowans experience a brain injury. Falls, motor vehicle crashes and sports injuries are the leading causes of “traumatic brain injury” or TBI in Iowa. More than...
Consumer Advisory Issued for Chicken Salad Purchased at Fareway (2/13/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) today jointly issued a consumer advisory for chicken salad sold at Fareway stores. The chicken...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month (2/5/18)
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds parents the key to a lifelong, healthy smile is early preventive care. Beginning regular...
IDPH Seeks Public Input on Newborn Disorders (2/1/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recruiting individuals interested in issues related to newborn screening for inherited conditions. The project coordinated through the IDPH Center for...
IDPH Says Norovirus Behind Several Outbreaks (1/30/18)
Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received numerous reports of diarrhea and vomiting outbreaks caused by norovirus. While norovirus activity occurs...
Save Your Brain (1/18/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today launched an online quiz to help older Iowans determine their risk for cognitive decline and what steps to take to reduce that risk. Anyone can take...
Flu Deaths Continue to Increase (1/12/18)
Influenza levels continue to build in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is confirming an additional eight flu-related deaths. Five of the deaths occurred in Central Iowa and...
14 Weeks to a Healthier You (1/10/18)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is participating in a national health program especially designed for individuals with disabilities, chronic health conditions or mobility limitations....
Gonorrhea Increasing Rapidly in Iowa (1/8/18)
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), reported cases of gonorrhea are increasing quickly in Iowa. Preliminary Iowa data indicate 3,600 cases of gonorrhea in 2017. This would be a...
Flu Deaths Rise in Iowa (1/5/18)
Influenza spread and severity is building in Iowa, as the Iowa Department of Public Health reported four new influenza-related deaths today: an elderly (81+ years of age) female and older adult (61 to...
Reduced-Cost Naloxone Availability Expands (12/19/17)
“This is a significant step in potentially reducing opioid-related overdoses,” said IDPH Opioid Initiatives Director Kevin Gabbert. “The usual cost for purchasing naloxone...
What Are the Odds on Naughty or Nice? (12/15/17)
Every year, thousands of children receive lottery and scratch-off tickets as gifts. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA)...
Iowa Water Systems Honored by CDC (11/20/17)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that 50 Iowa communities have been awarded Water Fluoridation Quality Awards from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
IDPH Partnership to Benefit Expecting and Parenting Community College Students (11/14/17)
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is collaborating with three community colleges to provide assistance to expecting and parenting students. Des Moines Area Community College, Indian Hills...
“Fall Back” by Checking Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors (11/1/2017)
As Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges Iowans to install new or check existing carbon monoxide (CO) detectors as they turn back their clocks.
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