Preparing for Spring Flooding
Posted: Tue, 9 Mar 2010
Category: Flooding
The predictions for spring flooding provide an excellent opportunity to check with your health care provider that your tetanus booster shots and other immunization are up-to-date before flooding occurs
Cigarette Sales Drop 52 Percent, but Teens Still at Risk
Posted: Mon, 8 Mar 2010
Category: General Health
Iowa Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Commission news release: the 2009 Tobacco Control Progress Report shows that Iowa and the state health department have made a number of advances in reducing smoking since 2000.
Know the Code
Posted: Mon, 8 Mar 2010
Category: Behavioral Health
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week is being observed March 7 through March 13. The event is an opportunity to remind Iowans to use safe and responsible gambling practices and be aware of the laws applying to gambling in our state.
Spring Flooding
The Iowa Department of Public Health is working closely with local public health agencies and other state departments to prepare for spring flooding in Iowa. Iowans are encouraged to utilize the resources available from IDPH to help in their personal preparation plans. More >>
The 2010 Iowa Governor's Conference on Public Health will be held April 13 and 14 at the Iowa State University Center Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa. Over 600 public and environmental health professionals are expected to attend the 2-day conference. We would like you to be part of this premier public health event in Iowa. More>>
Iowa Public Flu Vaccination Site Locator
Local public health departments in each county in Iowa are coordinating the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine distribution. A map has been created to help you find public H1N1 vaccination sites. More>>
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Information
Public health officials in Iowa, across the nation, and throughout the world continue to investigate outbreaks of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. Several cases have been reported in Iowa and additional cases are expected. More >>
Seasonal Influenza
The flu is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses. Both novel influenza A (H1N1) and seasonal flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. IDPH encourages Iowans to learn about influenza and how to prevent the spread of illness. More >>
IDPH continues to coordinate the activities of several key advisory bodies to help implement the sweeping health care reform legislation passed during the 2008 session. Also known as the Health Care Reform Bill, the measure is based on legislative recommendations and a proposal by the Governor. More >>
