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 2013, Iowa Department of Public Healthwebmaster@idph.state.ia.usSat, 18 May 2013 11:43 GMT120http://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8311BF8F-079D-413C-9E08-3B7BC046917FEvery year, IDPH investigates hundreds of cases of recreational water illnesses (RWIs), which are caused by germs found in places where we swim.Environmental Health8311BF8F-079D-413C-9E08-3B7BC046917FWed, 15 May 2013 15:23 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=AFD5E3F8-83ED-435F-8BEB-67AA849849B6IDPH joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing May 12 through 18 as National Prevention Week.Behavioral HealthAFD5E3F8-83ED-435F-8BEB-67AA849849B6Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=CF46DE81-7FC5-4885-8348-402A2EACCD96Approximately 60,000 Iowans were told by a doctor they had suffered a stroke in 2011, and while the death rate from stroke has been decreasing, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Iowa.Chronic Disease PreventionCF46DE81-7FC5-4885-8348-402A2EACCD96Wed, 1 May 2013 16:03 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F90644CE-6B54-49C8-AA92-D0C7A2C7D389IDPH has launched a new Smoke-Free Homes web site to provide education and awareness of the benefits of living in environments free of second-hand smoke.Chronic Disease PreventionF90644CE-6B54-49C8-AA92-D0C7A2C7D389Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:58 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=CAEE14C7-4282-4577-A203-90F0F6FBF422IDPH has honored two individuals for excellence in physical activity and nutrition promotion.Nutrition and Health PromotionCAEE14C7-4282-4577-A203-90F0F6FBF422Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=6ABF37D8-EB33-4320-A602-1102942362CCThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the CDC in recognizing April as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness month.Infectious Disease Prevention6ABF37D8-EB33-4320-A602-1102942362CCMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:28 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7E286EB1-4615-4F54-8C94-12BC1EFD4647Iowa Recognized as Leader in Advancement of Health Information Technology UseGeneral Health7E286EB1-4615-4F54-8C94-12BC1EFD4647Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:42 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=990157F1-37E5-455A-9943-3E1CEADE403FThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) supports the CDC’s continuation of last year’s landmark national tobacco education campaign.General Health990157F1-37E5-455A-9943-3E1CEADE403FMon, 1 Apr 2013 14:26 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8FC96C87-91B2-40D7-ACF8-4507C3944271Rankings provide opportunity for improvementGeneral Health8FC96C87-91B2-40D7-ACF8-4507C3944271Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:08 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=444890CC-25E0-4939-B007-2EA091D928C9Build a Personalized Eating PlanNutrition and Health Promotion444890CC-25E0-4939-B007-2EA091D928C9Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:05 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=2FEE48FA-2A54-4445-B649-E5B3701BAFC2Colorectal cancer second leading cause of Iowa cancer deathsChronic Disease Prevention2FEE48FA-2A54-4445-B649-E5B3701BAFC2Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:04 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=9FB65FE8-7AC7-4F5E-AC7D-FB7201123C39The website, www.IAMincontrol.org (Iowa Adolescents Making Choices to Control Their Future) includes questions, answers and resources on topics ranging from fitness and nutrition to bullying and suicide.General Health9FB65FE8-7AC7-4F5E-AC7D-FB7201123C39Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:46 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=0F55744B-D439-40EA-87B6-50D8E46E42C6Available 24/7, Your Life Iowa is a phone call or text away at www.Yourlifeiowa.org or 855-581-8111.Behavioral Health0F55744B-D439-40EA-87B6-50D8E46E42C6Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:36 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=955067E1-E82D-48A3-A268-489770830E0DThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins with the Healthiest State Initiative (HSI) to support the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout this Thursday, November 15.General Health955067E1-E82D-48A3-A268-489770830E0DTue, 13 Nov 2012 18:52 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=04D2F0F1-37F1-4840-B5EF-2CD13D56D4A4A report released by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) finds substance abuse treatment works and benefits both individuals and the community as a whole.Behavioral Health04D2F0F1-37F1-4840-B5EF-2CD13D56D4A4Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:01 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=ACF26DC7-0214-4ED5-87A8-E53DBFEF088FTo 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 12 through 18, 2012.Infectious Disease PreventionACF26DC7-0214-4ED5-87A8-E53DBFEF088FThu, 8 Nov 2012 13:54 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=D2CDCBA7-6EBE-40B3-8931-A122C4FE8E6DGovernor Branstad will sign a proclamation today designating November 15 as Rural Health Day 2012.General HealthD2CDCBA7-6EBE-40B3-8931-A122C4FE8E6DThu, 8 Nov 2012 13:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=81A66358-8D57-4279-945C-4AA50BFE3619“Web Coach” is an interactive online program that provides each participant with a personalized experience. The Web Coach focuses on four essential practices to enable smokers to quit for life.Chronic Disease Prevention81A66358-8D57-4279-945C-4AA50BFE3619Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:32 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=0EF8312E-E876-44B0-A92B-FDF64008BAEDSurveillance by IDPH influenza sentinel sites and confirmatory testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory shows the flu is circulating in Iowa, and appears to be particularly spreading among children.Infectious Disease Prevention0EF8312E-E876-44B0-A92B-FDF64008BAEDMon, 22 Oct 2012 19:04 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=12E46CDF-EB51-48F7-9C6E-E482744F8A9BThe state of Iowa and eight other Iowa employers have been recognized by the Wellness Council of Iowa for excellence in worksite health promotion at the fourth annual Healthy Iowa Awards.General Health12E46CDF-EB51-48F7-9C6E-E482744F8A9BFri, 12 Oct 2012 13:51 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=066360EB-39E0-4BCA-A278-5E6B0BE97D26The Iowa Department of Public Health is expanding its newborn screening program to include screening for severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), a rare inherited disorder caused by a deficiency or absence of cells that help fight infections.General Health066360EB-39E0-4BCA-A278-5E6B0BE97D26Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:45 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8225EBD7-3840-4A3A-9783-96313D26A37619 human cases of West Nile virus now reported in Iowa.Infectious Disease Prevention8225EBD7-3840-4A3A-9783-96313D26A376Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:48 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7C9762F3-C33A-48EA-9D67-6E28A249CB0ENew campaign encourages children to brush teeth two minutes, twice a day.General Health7C9762F3-C33A-48EA-9D67-6E28A249CB0EFri, 28 Sep 2012 14:14 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F0C7ABA9-868F-4F1B-860A-181E972E60E6IDPH joins national health officials in urging all Iowans, age 6 months and older, to receive a flu vaccine.Surveillance shows cases of influenza have already begun appearing in the state among every age group and in different parts of the state.Infectious Disease PreventionF0C7ABA9-868F-4F1B-860A-181E972E60E6Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=A139D7E5-3F86-4E84-A6CB-1B8DF8001442This day honors disease prevention specialists, the dedicated workforce of state and local sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV programs.Behavioral HealthA139D7E5-3F86-4E84-A6CB-1B8DF8001442Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=02F42DBD-A0AF-4CFA-ACFE-4A45AFE01FB4IDPH joins local, state and national partners in promoting Walk to School Day on October 3, 2012.Nutrition and Health Promotion02F42DBD-A0AF-4CFA-ACFE-4A45AFE01FB4Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:01 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F1B0E234-7A8A-46DD-BFFF-9085C0F79974Most people think heart disease only affects older people or men. Women often underestimate their risk of heart disease, even though almost half of the deaths that occur annually are among women.Chronic Disease PreventionF1B0E234-7A8A-46DD-BFFF-9085C0F79974Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:06 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=2C78A593-40CB-41A5-BD69-2A56267F0BA479 Iowa communities have been recognized by the CDC as Water Fluoridation Quality Award recipients.General Health2C78A593-40CB-41A5-BD69-2A56267F0BA4Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:28 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7529D6EE-EE95-408B-B994-DA9F8B87C92BIowa joins 45 other states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico in recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Day on the first day of fall, September 22, 2012.Behavioral Health7529D6EE-EE95-408B-B994-DA9F8B87C92BMon, 17 Sep 2012 13:39 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3DA84E6F-284F-4593-AC7A-F208EBD6D513The observance recognizes the benefits of substance abuse treatment, the hard work of individuals and families in recovery, and the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible.Behavioral Health3DA84E6F-284F-4593-AC7A-F208EBD6D513Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:17 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=431346C6-500B-4ED0-9F19-2474F03C1BF6Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Iowa’s youth aged 15 through 19 years old and a 2009 national survey ranked Iowa 14th in the nation for suicide rates among teens and young adults aged 15 to 24 years old.Behavioral Health431346C6-500B-4ED0-9F19-2474F03C1BF6Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:55 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=37233993-7650-4B5B-8CB6-10E39C1B23FDAccording to the Iowa Department of Public Health, about 28 percent of Iowans have high blood pressure (typically a reading higher than 120/80).Chronic Disease Prevention37233993-7650-4B5B-8CB6-10E39C1B23FDFri, 7 Sep 2012 14:01 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F28E5D6F-94E2-4691-97AB-DE33D3A6A267IDPH joins local, state and national partners in recognizing September as National Preparedness Month.General HealthF28E5D6F-94E2-4691-97AB-DE33D3A6A267Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:52 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=56C88E2C-CF0A-4FBE-B619-78F776762933As expected this time of year, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is receiving an increasing number of bat-related rabies calls.Infectious Disease Prevention56C88E2C-CF0A-4FBE-B619-78F776762933Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:19 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=78D81DCF-A115-4847-A1AA-0D7613D31CE2IDPH urges the continued use of insect repellent with DEET while outdoors to protect against mosquitoes which may be carrying the West Nile virus, and ticks, which may carry Lyme disease.Infectious Disease Prevention78D81DCF-A115-4847-A1AA-0D7613D31CE2Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:41 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=F6E55A35-3334-46F7-98ED-6D47295975ECThe goal of the Iowa Recovery Health Information Technology (IRHIT) grant is to not only increase the number of rural adults who are served by intensive outpatient treatment, but to also improve intensive outpatient treatment retention rates.Behavioral HealthF6E55A35-3334-46F7-98ED-6D47295975ECThu, 23 Aug 2012 14:18 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=2ECDEA73-FD11-4A85-A3C1-2FA6A122473DTV personality Rosie O’Donnell revealed this week that she suffered a heart attack last week.Chronic Disease Prevention2ECDEA73-FD11-4A85-A3C1-2FA6A122473DWed, 22 Aug 2012 14:49 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=7C955729-85FF-45BB-95BB-EA6D85E64902The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will highlight rural health and safety issues at the 2012 Farm Progress Show in Boone, August 28th through 30th.Environmental Health7C955729-85FF-45BB-95BB-EA6D85E64902Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:25 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=4C92EA76-9DB7-4526-8DF4-89E2E98A467ETo help encourage walking as a fitness option, a recent CDC report highlighted successful initiatives to encourage more activity, including the Iowans Walking Assessment Logistics Kit (I-WALK) program.Chronic Disease Prevention4C92EA76-9DB7-4526-8DF4-89E2E98A467EMon, 13 Aug 2012 13:34 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=BD452B65-F333-4039-80B5-5C9830E405DFThe case is a female older adult (61 to 80 years of age) from Lyon County, who is recovering.Infectious Disease PreventionBD452B65-F333-4039-80B5-5C9830E405DFMon, 30 Jul 2012 15:08 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=B58A7559-9FDA-4F90-BE60-1470D2CFDB4BIowa is one of 18 states selected to receive the Improving the Health of People with Disabilities Through State-Based Public Health Programs grant.Behavioral HealthB58A7559-9FDA-4F90-BE60-1470D2CFDB4BThu, 26 Jul 2012 13:23 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=8A0DB6CE-88A1-418C-B682-27CF18001620Even a small mercury spill, like that from a broken thermometer, requires health precautions be taken.Environmental Health8A0DB6CE-88A1-418C-B682-27CF18001620Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:30 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=D51BE7E2-2D3B-429A-A2DC-F4810F2721EFContinued excessive heat across Iowa not only raises concerns about heat-related illnesses, it also makes food-borne illnesses, like salmonella, more likely due to improper food handlingEnvironmental HealthD51BE7E2-2D3B-429A-A2DC-F4810F2721EFTue, 24 Jul 2012 15:16 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=831BA6F6-99E8-4026-B434-11E35AD113C9According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death by unintentional injury in children between the ages of 1 and 5. Pool Safely Week encourages parents and caregivers to help prevent future tragedies.Environmental Health831BA6F6-99E8-4026-B434-11E35AD113C9Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:40 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=13722392-E848-4A4A-866E-A5AF1903E904The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the CDC in urging Iowa adults to talk to their health care provider about getting a booster dose of pertussis-containing vaccine,.Infectious Disease Prevention13722392-E848-4A4A-866E-A5AF1903E904Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:38 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=2CE3899C-429F-4A8A-9484-4FF9A7F1943EThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is partnering with the Black Hawk County Public Health Department and community volunteers to conduct a ‘walkability’ survey next week.Nutrition and Health Promotion2CE3899C-429F-4A8A-9484-4FF9A7F1943ETue, 17 Jul 2012 14:57 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=1AFEB633-4638-4A0C-9B71-62434872B9D3SBIRT will provide local community health centers and the Iowa National Guard the ability to screen for substance use and provide secondary prevention, early intervention, and referrals to treatment for people at a higher risk for substance abuse.Behavioral Health1AFEB633-4638-4A0C-9B71-62434872B9D3Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:52 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=C3E61533-D7B5-4849-BCDE-D38D533401C8The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans even young and healthy individuals can have a heat-related illness if they are very active during hot weather or the heat index is very high.Severe WeatherC3E61533-D7B5-4849-BCDE-D38D533401C8Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:28 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=BB568A51-5A23-4D03-A836-E9A65ADC428DThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that 12 Iowa water systems have been awarded fluoride certificates by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors on behalf of the CDC and ADA.Environmental HealthBB568A51-5A23-4D03-A836-E9A65ADC428DTue, 26 Jun 2012 14:29 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=67A62896-361F-4951-8358-F5197BC2B07FAs the Independence Day holiday nears, IDPH reminds Iowans to keep food safety in mind at picnics and barbeques.Food Safety67A62896-361F-4951-8358-F5197BC2B07FMon, 25 Jun 2012 17:05 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=917CDFB3-4BD4-456F-A6F3-0722E05460B1Public health and aging experts from around the nation will gather in Des Moines Thursday, June 21 for the Iowa Falls Prevention Summit.Behavioral Health917CDFB3-4BD4-456F-A6F3-0722E05460B1Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:08 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=AA6A192C-6FCD-497D-A8BA-7938EF043686The Iowa Department of Public health is joining top water safety and training organizations around the U.S. and world on Thursday, June 14 for the World’s Largest Swimming LessonTM (WLSL).Environmental HealthAA6A192C-6FCD-497D-A8BA-7938EF043686Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:50 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=49792FD0-9811-4BCD-816E-4FFA806747F8IDPH joins the Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center in urging Iowans, especially parents, to keep highly concentrated “single dose packs” of laundry detergent up and out of the reach of children.Environmental Health49792FD0-9811-4BCD-816E-4FFA806747F8Wed, 23 May 2012 18:23 GMThttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/IdphNews/Reader.aspx?id=3D800FCC-7991-4BB0-BFD9-C7DEF608A3DAMay is Stroke Awareness Month and High Blood Pressure Education Month. These observances offer another opportunity to remind Iowans to control their blood pressure and reduce their risk for stroke.Chronic Disease Prevention3D800FCC-7991-4BB0-BFD9-C7DEF608A3DATue, 22 May 2012 14:45 GMT