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Public Health is a key component of the Dept. of Public Policy and Advocacy. Primary functions include working with the IMS Committee on Public Health and managing IMS public health initiatives. Staff also research and support various public health efforts that impact Iowans.
Drugs for patients in need
The Iowa Prescription Drug Donation Program makes prescription medications available to medical facilities for patients in need. The rules define a patient in need as an Iowa resident who is either underinsured,...
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New Web site offers the facts about immunizations
A new awareness campaign known as Vaccinate Your Baby features news and information for parents who wish to learn the truth about immunization and how best to protect their children...
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New lead testing requirement for kids
Beginning this fall, kindergarten children in Iowa must have been tested for lead poisoning. Families do not have to provide anything at the time of enrollment. About 60 days after school starts, each school will...
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IDPH update on post-flood mosquito surveillance
Floodwater mosquitoes usually appear about 1-2 weeks after heavy rains and flooding. Preliminary mosquito surveillance conducted by the Iowa State University Medical Entomology Laboratory...
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Hepatitis A and Tetanus Vaccines
The Iowa Department of Public Health says flooding is not shown to be a risk for hepatitis A. The national guidelines (ACIP) do not recommend hepatitis A vaccination for the general public during flooding, even...
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Smokefree Air Act draft rules now available
The Iowa Department of Public Health has released draft administrative rules that accompany the Smokefree Air Act. The Act, which goes into effect July 1, protects the health of Iowans by prohibiting...
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Iowa ranks first in child health care
The Commonwealth Fund's first-ever state-by-state health system scorecard on children's health care ranks Iowa as first in the nation when five key dimensions of performance are averaged (access, quality, costs, equity and potential to lead long healthy lives). View the report.
IDPH clarifies HIV recommendations
In late December and early January, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) mailed health care providers a brochure entitled "HIV Testing and Iowa Law." It described current Iowa...
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