Public Health
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.
The Iowa Department of Public Health says that between late June and July 2010, the number of seasonal influenza A (H3) cases in the U.S. increased slightly compared with previous months. Between June 20 and July 23, 2010, CDC identified A (H3) in 12 states, including Iowa. In early...
The 2009 annual report provides a snapshot of events that impacted the public's health. In 2009, more than 53,000 reports of infectious disease were submitted to IDPH disease surveillance programs, as well as investigations of lead poisoning, occupational related diseases, and environmental...
IDPH reports that mumps activity continues in northwestern Iowa. An additional five cases of mumps have been identified. When added to the eight cases reported in early May, this brings the total number to 13.
Diagnosing mumps is important for the public health response needed...
IDPH says physicians should consider Q fever in patients with febrile illness, pneumonia or hepatitis who have recently been in Iraq or the Netherlands. Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, usually occurs after inhalation of aerosolized organisms from placental material, birth fluids, and excreta of...
On January 13, 2010, Iowa Code revisions were made that require renovators who work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities (daycare centers, kindergarten classrooms, etc.) to be trained and certified on lead exposure. The Iowa Department of...
The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) has launched a safe and easy medication disposal program for Iowans. The goal is to: 1) reduce drug diversion; and 2) lessen the negative environmental effects of patients disposing of pharmaceuticals at...
The Electronic Health Information Executive Committee and Advisory Council and the Iowa Department of Public Health have submitted a report (PDF 463KB) that outlines the development of the Iowa...
Since physicians play an important role in assessing a child's oral health, the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has produced a free online learning resource for physicians....
