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State Updates Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Guidance

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) are updating guidance for long-term care facilities to comply with new requirements from the...
Iowa Joins the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing Iowa’s enrollment in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Program.
IDPH Awarded Three-Year Project to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was awarded a three-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia risk reduction and prevention, early diagnosis,...
WIC Staff Available at Emergency Assistance Sites in Cedar Rapids and Marion

The Iowa Department of Public Health announces that local WIC agencies will be participating at emergency assistance sites in Cedar Rapids and Marion this week.
IDPH updates COVID-19 antigen test results following increased testing volume and new CDC guidance

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting positive and negative antigen test results following a steadily increasing volume of the rapid-result tests across the state.
Assistance for Iowa WIC Families Affected by Severe Weather

The Iowa Department of Public Health announces additional assistance for WIC families following the destruction of the August 10 derecho. Families living in the 16 counties designated under the...
State Launches #StepUpMaskUpIA to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

The Iowa Department of Public Health, along with Gov. Kim Reynolds, is asking the public to #StepUpMaskUpIA. This new outreach campaign encourages Iowans to follow important public health...
Funding Expanded for 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count (7/22/2020)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced expanded funding of 5-2-1-0 – Healthy Choices Count!, which began in 2017 in Iowa. Five new communities will receive grants, while...
Iowa Pharmacies Offer Free NARCAN® (7/14/20)

In an effort to further reduce the number of opioid-involved deaths in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), in partnership with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, is sponsoring a new initiative...
Celebrate Safely this Independence Day by Protecting Yourself and Others from COVID-19

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants you to have a fun and safe holiday weekend, and do your part to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Iowa Begins Pilot Program to Expand Newborn Screening (7/1/20)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Iowa Newborn Screening Program, in partnership with the North Dakota Newborn Screening Program, today begins a pilot to screen all newborns for Spinal...
Iowa Program Targets Seat Belt Safety for Pregnant and Postpartum Women 6/30/20

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Transportation today announced a statewide plan to help encourage pregnant and postpartum women to buckle up to prevent death and...
IDPH Receives $4.4 Million Cooperative Agreement to Increase Cancer Screening (6/23/20)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been awarded a $4.4 million dollar cooperative agreement to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. The department will receive $883,027 annually...
Outbreak Investigation of Cyclospora: Bagged Salads (June 2020)

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections potentially linked to ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery store...
IDPH reports first case of the season of West Nile virus and first-ever Heartland virus

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that it has received the first reported case of neuroinvasive West Nile Virus this season. The case was confirmed by the State Hygienic Laboratory...
IDPH Director Clabaugh to Retire (6/16/20)

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Gerd Clabaugh announced today that he is retiring from his position, effective July 31, 2020. Clabaugh stated he is retiring from Iowa government...
Iowa Records First Sustained Reduction in HIV Diagnoses since Reporting Began (6/11/20)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2019 Iowa End-of-Year HIV Surveillance Report. The report shows a 30% reduction in HIV diagnoses over the last three years – this is...
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed (5/6/20)

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 293 additional positive cases for a total of 10,404 positive cases. There have been an additional 2,309 negative tests for a...
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed (5/5/20)

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 408 additional positive cases for a total of 10,111 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,000 negative tests for a...
Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed (5/4/20)

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 534 additional positive cases for a total of 9,703 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,441 negative tests for a...