In an effort to further reduce the number of opioid-involved deaths in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), in partnership with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, is sponsoring a new initiative that makes NARCAN® 4mg nasal spray (naloxone) available for free at local pharmacies. Any individual 18 years of age or older can request to be screened by a pharmacist for eligibility to receive NARCAN®. If approved, the pharmacy may dispense up to two NARCAN® 4mg nasal spray kits at no charge to the recipient.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Iowa Newborn Screening Program, in partnership with the North Dakota Newborn Screening Program, today begins a pilot to screen all newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Transportation today announced a statewide plan to help encourage pregnant and postpartum women to buckle up to prevent death and reduce serious injuries due to vehicle crashes

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been awarded a $4.4 million dollar cooperative agreement to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. The department will receive $883,027 annually for five years.

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Gerd Clabaugh announced today that he is retiring from his position, effective July 31, 2020. Clabaugh stated he is retiring from Iowa government service to spend more time with family and seek new opportunities.