Seasonal Flu Clinics Help Prepare for Emergencies (10/22/08) More >>
Iowa Red Ribbon Week (10/20/08) More >>
Dirty Secrets (10/14/08) More >>
Physical Activity Guidelines Target All Iowans (10/07/08) More >>
The Iowa Department of Health urges all Iowans, including school-aged children, to get their flu shot! The best way to prevent influenza is to get a yearly vaccination. More >>
This year, about 2,100 women in Iowa will find out they have breast cancer, and about 410 will die from it. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. IDPH encourages all Iowans to practice early detection and prevention of breast cancer. More >>
National Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31. IDPH encourages individuals, families, and communities to take a stand against abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use. More >>
A new Web page, www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov, is now available to help business owners and the public understand and comply with the Smokefree Air Act. The site contains sample “No Smoking” signs, a Frequently Asked Questions document, Draft Administrative Rules, and an Online Form to comment on the Draft Rules. More >>
Last year, the Iowa General Assembly passed the Health Care Reform Bill to make health care more affordable and accessible to Iowans. From expanding coverage for children to improving end-of-life care, House File 2539 will rely on recommendations from several advisory bodies. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) coordinates the activities of seven of these committees, councils and panels. More >>