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Iowa HHS Announces Nutrition and Food Insecurity Initiatives

November 16, 2022

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces two initiatives focused on healthy habits, nutrition and addressing food insecurity for Iowa families.

HHS Launches Narcan Program for Iowa Organizations, Businesses and Schools

October 27, 2022

To help address the issue of opioid misuse, the Iowa Department of Health of Human Services (HHS) is expanding their initiative to provide naloxone (the opioid overdose reversal medication) to Iowa organizations, businesses and schools, which may be in a position to render aid to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.

West Nile virus

September 7, 2022

HHS Announces First West Nile Case of 2022

IDPH and HHS announces launch of 988

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of 988.

Monkeypox

August 12, 2022

Public health officials are tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox including the United States.

Beach at Lake of Three Fires Closed Temporarily for Swimming

July 8, 2022

Beach closed due to a possible connection to a confirmed case of a rare brain infection.

First Case of Monkeypox in Iowa

July 1, 2022

The risk to the general public is considered low.

Formula Shortage Update from the Departments of Iowa Public Health and Human Services

May 12, 2022

The Iowa Departments of Public Health and Human Services provide an update on infant formula as they work to provide information and resources to Iowans who are impacted by the shortage.
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