Healthy Iowans: Iowa's Health Improvement Plan 2017-2021

Healthy Iowans: Iowa's Health Improvement Plan 2017-2021 includes goals, objectives, and strategies along with resources to protect and improve the health of Iowans over the next five years. More than 90 public and private groups agreed to implement the strategies outlined in the plan. Central to the plan are 26 top health issues selected through an assessment process that began in every county. Public comments constituted the final step. Every year, progress will be tracked, and the plan will be revised to account for changes as well as emerging issues. The Iowa Department of Public Health serves as the coordinating agency for the document. Comments and questions about the plan are welcome.

The health improvement plan is provided here in its entirety and as topic-specific files. This version of the plan was revised in August 2019. Annual progress reports and previous plans are provided below. The 2019 Progress Report documents progress Iowa made during 2018; it is based on assessments from partners contributing goals, measurable objectives and strategies. 

Current Plan (revised August 2019)

• Full Plan
• Introduction and Acknowledgements
• Focus Areas (see below)

Annual Progress Reports

 2020 Progress Report 

• 2019 Progress Report 
• 2018 Progress Report 
• FINAL REPORT: Healthy Iowans 2012-2016 Did We Make Progress? 

Previous Plans

• Healthy Iowans 2012-2016 Full Plan