The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) in recognition of National Radiation Protection Professionals Week November 8-14, 2020. The weeklong event to honor radiation protection professionals is set in November to coincide with the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) are updating guidance for long-term care facilities to comply with new requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This updated guidance aligns with federal regulations to balance resident and staff safety with quality of life.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing Iowa’s enrollment in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Program.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was awarded a three-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia risk reduction and prevention, early diagnosis, management of comorbidities, and caregiver support.

The Iowa Department of Public Health announces that local WIC agencies will be participating at emergency assistance sites in Cedar Rapids and Marion this week.