http://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Archive.aspxIDPH News is an archive of press releases from the Iowa Department of Public Health.en-usCopyright 2012, Iowa Department of Public Healthwebmaster@idph.state.ia.usWed, 16 May 2012 20:09 GMT120http://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=85774FFD-CEBC-4F56-A2BA-CBFA4F19C200The Iowa Department of Public Health joins local and national partners in recognizing May 20 through 26 as EMS Week.General Health85774FFD-CEBC-4F56-A2BA-CBFA4F19C200Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E309C722-AC3C-4E12-BE66-F92D3860F705The Iowa Department of Public Health joins local public health partners and the CDC in recognizing May 21 through 27 as National Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week.Environmental HealthE309C722-AC3C-4E12-BE66-F92D3860F705Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3C40CA20-0F19-441D-A1F7-6E42D3F3FCB2The Iowa Department of Public Health joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health in recognizing May 13 through 19 as National Women’s Health Week.General Health3C40CA20-0F19-441D-A1F7-6E42D3F3FCB2Thu, 10 May 2012 14:25 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=B1FF934A-02F5-495A-8DD0-2977CE69C82FAccording to testing performed by the State Hygienic Laboratory, the Iowa Department of Public Health says more than 150 people with pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported so far in 2012.Infectious Disease PreventionB1FF934A-02F5-495A-8DD0-2977CE69C82FMon, 7 May 2012 13:00 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=C85F6825-AED3-4D21-9CCF-14EEC5241829The rate of melanoma diagnoses in Iowa has more than tripled since 1975 and melanoma is now the second most common form of cancer for Iowans ages 15 to 29.Chronic Disease PreventionC85F6825-AED3-4D21-9CCF-14EEC5241829Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=5A48DEC1-06D2-4C80-AB20-AC636D8C517CWaukee pediatrician Dr. Stephen Rinderknecht named a CDC Childhood Immunization Champion.Infectious Disease Prevention5A48DEC1-06D2-4C80-AB20-AC636D8C517CFri, 20 Apr 2012 19:58 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=AA6D53DC-128A-4E5A-8439-0AF03EF40EBFDallas and Washington counties are being honored for their outstanding work in promoting the health and wellbeing of their counties' residents.Nutrition and Health PromotionAA6D53DC-128A-4E5A-8439-0AF03EF40EBFTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:22 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=068A59CE-1C0E-43CC-B094-B36FC7F4A9A8More than 500 public health professionals are expected to attend the two-day Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health April 17 and 18 at the Scheman Conference Center in Ames.General Health068A59CE-1C0E-43CC-B094-B36FC7F4A9A8Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:26 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3817EE5E-CA2A-471A-8205-D61CDC413E49Iowa’s unusual stretch of warm weather in late winter and early spring has led to earlier than normal tick activity and start to the tick-borne disease season.Infectious Disease Prevention3817EE5E-CA2A-471A-8205-D61CDC413E49Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:23 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=395DA326-6BAC-426E-A8A5-D2C85DAA4CE2The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Live Healthy Iowa encourage all Iowans, especially children, to find ways to make time for fitness.Nutrition and Health Promotion395DA326-6BAC-426E-A8A5-D2C85DAA4CE2Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:27 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E34ADBFC-293D-43C0-932C-266F1FE17EBAA nationwide report called the “2012 County Health Rankings” ranks Winneshiek County highest in overall health outcomes; Johnson County was ranked highest for all factors that influence health.General HealthE34ADBFC-293D-43C0-932C-266F1FE17EBATue, 3 Apr 2012 14:33 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=29ED8D8B-96E0-4A0F-B382-35E6E6F5A331The 35th annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Abuse will be held April 3 and 4, 2012 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial in Des Moines.Behavioral Health29ED8D8B-96E0-4A0F-B382-35E6E6F5A331Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:44 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=DFCB7036-8E7E-4AD7-AB84-CD0A63F42CADGovernor Branstad has proclaimed April 2 to 8 as Iowa Public Health Week.General HealthDFCB7036-8E7E-4AD7-AB84-CD0A63F42CADWed, 28 Mar 2012 20:19 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7F6ECF41-7CB4-4926-9453-4042F7C0A0D6Poor health is no laughing matter; but good health just might be.Behavioral Health7F6ECF41-7CB4-4926-9453-4042F7C0A0D6Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:36 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E0A3F855-513D-48B2-A878-F76B50BB975CThe Iowa Department of Public Health joins the CDC and local health departments in recognizing March 24 as World TB Day.Infectious Disease PreventionE0A3F855-513D-48B2-A878-F76B50BB975CThu, 15 Mar 2012 13:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=680A4128-920D-4567-AEAB-5F24A8019F0CA new campaign by IDPH, ‘No Excuses Iowa,’ acknowledges that a colonoscopy is not something most people look forward to, but encourages Iowans to stop putting off important colorectal cancer screenings.Chronic Disease Prevention680A4128-920D-4567-AEAB-5F24A8019F0CWed, 14 Mar 2012 19:58 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=A4B20CCB-2AAC-448F-8338-AE10FFE8F3A2The Iowa Department of Public Health has been chosen to join a national effort to combat obesity.Nutrition and Health PromotionA4B20CCB-2AAC-448F-8338-AE10FFE8F3A2Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:28 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=0E8B5F7C-6CD6-40DF-99DF-62E619D4C85FIDPH, working with hospitals across the state and the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative, is participating in CDC efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections.Infectious Disease Prevention0E8B5F7C-6CD6-40DF-99DF-62E619D4C85FTue, 6 Mar 2012 20:49 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=1A56FF00-C3C2-47E5-A19C-8019CAAC73DEIDPH reminds Iowans that March is National Nutrition Month – a good opportunity to brush up on proven, healthy ways to achieve wellness.Nutrition and Health Promotion1A56FF00-C3C2-47E5-A19C-8019CAAC73DETue, 6 Mar 2012 18:05 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=4B1AFB08-397A-4254-9DFA-EE193848FF06Just as you check your furnace or smoke detector batteries seasonally, spring is a good season to have an annual water well checkup before the peak water use season begins.Environmental Health4B1AFB08-397A-4254-9DFA-EE193848FF06Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=DF0F1DED-BB95-41BC-9865-61CF66217F32Governor Branstad has declared March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Iowa.Chronic Disease PreventionDF0F1DED-BB95-41BC-9865-61CF66217F32Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=6DCB1990-38F8-4A4B-854F-613B08CA6CF3National Problem Gambling Awareness Week is March 4th through 10th.Behavioral Health6DCB1990-38F8-4A4B-854F-613B08CA6CF3Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:36 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=6076CA81-42AD-4874-ABCF-EAC5B5EB90E4According to the American Heart Association, a woman suffers a heart attack every 90 seconds in the United States, yet only half of women surveyed indicated they would call 9-1-1 if they thought they were having a heart attack and few were aware of tChronic Disease Prevention6076CA81-42AD-4874-ABCF-EAC5B5EB90E4Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:33 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=9241F5C6-71AE-462B-8822-C9EB794E1856After weeks of low influenza levels in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Public Health reports statewide surveillance indicates flu activity is increasing.Infectious Disease Prevention9241F5C6-71AE-462B-8822-C9EB794E1856Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=0A736BAD-6FB6-4931-B031-DAA0E98DDBD6The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) continues to see outbreaks of norovirus illness across the state, and reports of activity have been increasing in recent weeks.Infectious Disease Prevention0A736BAD-6FB6-4931-B031-DAA0E98DDBD6Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:48 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=82CDDB84-D21E-4984-BC0B-A2C9E16A8022The workplace is an ideal location to sneak more physical activity into your daily schedule, and it’s surprisingly easy to make healthy food choices while still excelling at your job.Nutrition and Health Promotion82CDDB84-D21E-4984-BC0B-A2C9E16A8022Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:37 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=56BC8126-F0B0-4A97-9096-D34F6CFF85B9The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) in recognizing January as Cervical Health Awareness Month.Chronic Disease Prevention56BC8126-F0B0-4A97-9096-D34F6CFF85B9Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:45 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8820BB5D-622F-4B7A-964A-60709B676F72Statewide and national surveillance shows influenza activity in Iowa and across the country remains low. While reassuring, Iowans should be aware the flu season is only just beginning.Infectious Disease Prevention8820BB5D-622F-4B7A-964A-60709B676F72Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:56 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=5899CB6D-31BD-4056-B09D-B06B5D6D9A06Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that causes no immediate health symptoms, but long-term exposures may cause lung cancer.Environmental Health5899CB6D-31BD-4056-B09D-B06B5D6D9A06Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=DF7F6C3A-245D-4DF7-8E7A-9539C3F7CD49Health care provider referrals to Quitline Iowa are higher than they have ever been. In recent months, there has been a 68.4 percent increase in recommendations over the same time period last year.General HealthDF7F6C3A-245D-4DF7-8E7A-9539C3F7CD49Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7D821541-6636-4803-9997-85F9D47D9303An alarming number of outbreaks of stomach illness across the state should be a reminder to Iowans participating in gatherings where food is served.Infectious Disease Prevention7D821541-6636-4803-9997-85F9D47D9303Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:58 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=A9B82864-57E2-4EFD-8836-24DF9400B43DImportant to cover your cough and stay home when sickGeneral HealthA9B82864-57E2-4EFD-8836-24DF9400B43DTue, 22 Nov 2011 21:09 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=AD75300E-37BB-44E8-9280-2576F3B0FA78Iowa recorded its first confirmed case of seasonal influenza last week and the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network has noted increased flu activity since then.Infectious Disease PreventionAD75300E-37BB-44E8-9280-2576F3B0FA78Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:05 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=EEAC6C2E-CC87-4148-842F-E647E00FE958The Iowa Department of Public Health has received its first confirmed seasonal influenza report for the 2011-2012 season.Infectious Disease PreventionEEAC6C2E-CC87-4148-842F-E647E00FE958Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:27 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=EFAD486F-D469-4BCB-8EC7-B2DEC58B8FE8To bring attention to the growing world-wide problem of antibiotic resistance, the Iowa Department of Public Health joins the CDC in observing Get Smart About Antibiotics Week November 14 through 20, 2011.Infectious Disease PreventionEFAD486F-D469-4BCB-8EC7-B2DEC58B8FE8Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:03 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=86FD8760-6D51-46FF-A713-2E253BFC893ANational Rural Health Day is an opportunity to honor small towns, farming communities and rural areas, and also to highlight the unique healthcare challenges the individuals who live in these areas face.Environmental Health86FD8760-6D51-46FF-A713-2E253BFC893AThu, 10 Nov 2011 17:53 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=964A7EB5-6DE0-4B82-BA34-020367B64702The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome today recognized Iowa as a ‘Purple State’ for statewide efforts to prevent Shaken Baby SyndromeGeneral Health964A7EB5-6DE0-4B82-BA34-020367B64702Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:00 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=D20F17EC-87FF-4841-A0C8-E31C2258B42CThe Iowa Department of Public Health is encouraging Iowa women to visit a website that features an ongoing discussion about what influences their decisions to get recommended breast cancer screenings, including mammograms.Chronic Disease PreventionD20F17EC-87FF-4841-A0C8-E31C2258B42CThu, 27 Oct 2011 13:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=1DE2F699-0060-4275-9A0B-4E3D0B6627D6The Iowa Department of Public Health estimates one in five Iowa women will experience physical violence by an intimate partner at some point during their life.Behavioral Health1DE2F699-0060-4275-9A0B-4E3D0B6627D6Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:46 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=79C35CD9-9223-45E7-8D38-9FC14E7BF122A report released by the Iowa Department of Public Health concludes that while Iowa’s percentage of pathological gambling remains low, the percentage of Iowans who are at risk for developing a gambling problem is high.Behavioral Health79C35CD9-9223-45E7-8D38-9FC14E7BF122Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:24 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=14C4B425-5D42-4E82-BC4A-CF86E7EE0E01The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state’s first illness linked to the multistate outbreak of listeriosis associated with cantaloupes from Jensen Farms, Colorado.Infectious Disease Prevention14C4B425-5D42-4E82-BC4A-CF86E7EE0E01Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:49 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=ADCB7B60-30B8-43FC-9D73-D7063FA96924The Iowa Department of Public Health is encouraging all Iowans to get their yearly flu vaccination.Infectious Disease PreventionADCB7B60-30B8-43FC-9D73-D7063FA96924Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:46 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=B5964324-D5EE-4B15-A6EB-DCDA0384E973A report released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gives Iowa high marks in emergency preparedness.General HealthB5964324-D5EE-4B15-A6EB-DCDA0384E973Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:16 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=05FB45AC-8FF7-4303-A688-3890019A08ACGovernor Branstad has proclaimed September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Iowa, coinciding with the national recognition.Behavioral Health05FB45AC-8FF7-4303-A688-3890019A08ACThu, 15 Sep 2011 15:10 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E93C026C-C8AF-4917-BBC0-C94F2AB73ED0IDPH today announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus disease in Iowa in 2011.Infectious Disease PreventionE93C026C-C8AF-4917-BBC0-C94F2AB73ED0Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:16 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F990B6A6-8809-40F6-B4AB-8773D6D543AEIowa joins 33 other states in recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Day on the first day of fall, September 23, 2011Behavioral HealthF990B6A6-8809-40F6-B4AB-8773D6D543AEMon, 12 Sep 2011 17:55 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=FA7B4D56-B925-44FB-9ED7-53059735FD78The Iowa Department of Public Health urges all Iowans to become better informed and spread the word about World Suicide Prevention Day, which is September 10.Behavioral HealthFA7B4D56-B925-44FB-9ED7-53059735FD78Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:31 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=AB131851-FEFB-48A8-BE4A-29C7037E3C43According to the CDC’s National Immunization Survey, more young children are getting immunized in Iowa.Infectious Disease PreventionAB131851-FEFB-48A8-BE4A-29C7037E3C43Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:29 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=DC208651-6139-47F9-AF46-FF4E228D4962The Iowa Department of Public Health urges Iowa women to educate and empower themselves and their families about the seven symptoms of a heart attack most commonly seen in women.Chronic Disease PreventionDC208651-6139-47F9-AF46-FF4E228D4962Thu, 1 Sep 2011 14:04 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=D7AEDCCD-912E-4EED-89B1-61D182F2D573September is National Food Safety Education Month and the Iowa Department of Public Health encourages all Iowans to learn the truth behind common food safety ‘myths.’Food SafetyD7AEDCCD-912E-4EED-89B1-61D182F2D573Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:47 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=FF78B24F-5717-4861-A76B-0ADC39AEC896In Iowa, two illnesses have been associated with contaminated ground turkey. IDPH has tips to keep you and your family healthyFood SafetyFF78B24F-5717-4861-A76B-0ADC39AEC896Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:54 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=77DB52B7-2AF8-42C6-B22C-FE37FB0E1978The percentage of Iowa women who choose to breastfeed their baby at birth, and continue exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months of age is above the national average, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Nutrition and Health Promotion77DB52B7-2AF8-42C6-B22C-FE37FB0E1978Wed, 3 Aug 2011 15:47 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=869135BC-7050-4123-87EA-D1F228A2D0E5As Iowans sweat out another extreme heat advisory, with high humidity and temperatures in the 90s, IDPH reminds workers who are exposed to extreme heat as part of their job to be especially mindful of heat-related illness.General Health869135BC-7050-4123-87EA-D1F228A2D0E5Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:37 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=DB353E4A-E8C3-40E2-A5EF-AEFAF4CDD0A7A report out today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Iowa’s obesity prevalence is 28.4 percent, up of 27.9 percent in 2009Chronic Disease PreventionDB353E4A-E8C3-40E2-A5EF-AEFAF4CDD0A7Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:59 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=9973AAD2-01D4-40DD-8D2D-AEF7482E0B86Thousands of athletes will be participating in sports this weekend as the Summer Iowa Games, and the Iowa high school state softball and sub-state baseball tournaments are held. IDPH reminds athletes and fans to protect against heat illnesses.General Health9973AAD2-01D4-40DD-8D2D-AEF7482E0B86Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:47 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=9AFFC045-1317-4AA4-A857-3184849A85D5The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued the 2010 Iowa Surveillance of Notifiable and Other Diseases Report, an annual snapshot of what, how, and when events impact the public’s health.Infectious Disease Prevention9AFFC045-1317-4AA4-A857-3184849A85D5Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:23 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=2F61497F-4DE8-4C50-B664-41143621563EThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that five Iowa water systems have been awarded fluoride certificates by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.General Health2F61497F-4DE8-4C50-B664-41143621563EThu, 7 Jul 2011 15:08 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=D4734089-E949-458F-A564-463C2AEB1EEBIDPH has released an analysis of county health needs identified in the 2010-2011 Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan (CHNA & HIP).General HealthD4734089-E949-458F-A564-463C2AEB1EEBWed, 6 Jul 2011 17:53 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E2DA1154-B108-4036-ABCB-612900600472Independence Day will be celebrated this weekend with fireworks, parades and picnics. The Iowa Department of Public Health reminds Iowans to keep food safety in mind as they grill those hot dogs, brats, and burgers.Food SafetyE2DA1154-B108-4036-ABCB-612900600472Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:33 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3024FDD6-D9F3-4751-853C-05A42EA8D457The Iowa Department of Public Health reminds Iowans even young and healthy individuals can have a heat-related illness if they are active during hot weather.Flooding3024FDD6-D9F3-4751-853C-05A42EA8D457Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=0BCA108E-8035-4A49-9B01-B35259F45F55The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates about 3,000 children younger than age five nearly drown in swimming pools and spas each year and 300 die in swimming accidents. These injuries and deaths are preventable.General Health0BCA108E-8035-4A49-9B01-B35259F45F55Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:24 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=E98855F1-432D-4679-8406-BB438BC0A34EDuring stressful times such as flood response and recovery, it’s easy to become so involved with protecting your property and belongings that you forget your own health, but the health of you and your family needs to be your top priority.FloodingE98855F1-432D-4679-8406-BB438BC0A34EWed, 22 Jun 2011 13:46 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=9D684BE8-23E5-4FDB-B8C5-F870C22EBA3BThe drawn-out nature of the flooding in Western Iowa not only takes its toll on roads, homes, and businesses; it takes an emotional toll on residents and volunteers.Flooding9D684BE8-23E5-4FDB-B8C5-F870C22EBA3BTue, 21 Jun 2011 13:44 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=5C92586C-729A-4448-90B0-943B1966A0F7The Iowa Department of Public Health reminds Iowans not to put their life or the lives of those called to rescue them at risk - remember that flood waters are dangerous.Flooding5C92586C-729A-4448-90B0-943B1966A0F7Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=C9ED6CE9-53A0-497E-8C65-3577B54FE4A1Nearly 800 health professionals attended the 2011 Iowa Department of Public Health Immunization Conference in Des Moines. The two-day conference focused on current immunization information and vaccine education for health care providers.Infectious Disease PreventionC9ED6CE9-53A0-497E-8C65-3577B54FE4A1Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3112EE1C-2F07-4C4C-B1A9-12650180D5BCThe Internet can be fun and informative; however, it’s important to remember that not all information presented on the Web is accurate. Especially when it comes to health information, it’s wise to consult reputable and trusted websites.Flooding3112EE1C-2F07-4C4C-B1A9-12650180D5BCFri, 10 Jun 2011 20:49 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=386E7ADC-17BD-477F-A0C9-44F95D7D38DDAs preparations and response to flooding in Western Iowa continue, IDPH reminds residents that it is normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed. There are many things you can do to help cope with stressful events.Flooding386E7ADC-17BD-477F-A0C9-44F95D7D38DDWed, 8 Jun 2011 18:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=647D7F78-269C-4542-B948-DDA70868689ARising temperatures and higher humidity levels raise health concerns about heat illness for Iowans, especially those doing flood preparation. Whether doing flood prep work in western Iowa, or simply yard work, it's important to rest and rehydrate.Flooding647D7F78-269C-4542-B948-DDA70868689AMon, 6 Jun 2011 18:17 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=549C425A-974D-4316-8552-4F9869CA7D4DWith outdoor activity season underway, Iowans are reminded to protect themselves against tick bites. Ticks can carry the organisms that cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis.Chronic Disease Prevention549C425A-974D-4316-8552-4F9869CA7D4DThu, 2 Jun 2011 13:22 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=87BE74B0-3B21-46BC-87F3-35281653005DBy requiring painting and remodeling contractors to be certified as lead-safe, children, adults and the contractors themselves will be protected from the dangers of lead poisoning.Environmental Health87BE74B0-3B21-46BC-87F3-35281653005DThu, 26 May 2011 14:12 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=072B8D81-CE16-4B94-96F5-F53F33383770A confirmed case of measles has occurred in a Dallas County resident. This situation is being treated as a public health emergency because measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness and death.Infectious Disease Prevention072B8D81-CE16-4B94-96F5-F53F33383770Tue, 24 May 2011 18:57 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=756A3552-CE26-4D78-ADA1-0E43618D18BBStroke is the fourth leading cause of death for all Iowans, and the third leading cause of death for women in Iowa. In 2009, stroke was responsible for 1,627 deaths in Iowa - that’s one stroke death every five hours.Chronic Disease Prevention756A3552-CE26-4D78-ADA1-0E43618D18BBWed, 18 May 2011 14:31 GMT