Patient advocacy organization serving people with asthma and allergies, aiming to save lives and reduce the burden of these diseases by providing community support, patient and provider education, research, and advocacy. AAFA's comprehensive, evidence-based information and programming promote a better understanding of these diseases to empower patients and providers with knowledge to improve outcomes.
Patient advocacy organization serving people with asthma and allergies, aiming to save lives and reduce the burden of these diseases by providing community support, patient and provider education, research, and advocacy. AAFA's comprehensive, evidence-based information and programming promote a better understanding of these diseases to empower patients and providers with knowledge to improve outcomes.
Offers an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).
Offers an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).
A free public service to answer questions about cancer and help with smoking cessation. Program resources available to patients, family members or friends, health care providers and researchers.
A free public service to answer questions about cancer and help with smoking cessation. Program resources available to patients, family members or friends, health care providers and researchers.
Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice.
Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.
Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice.
Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.
A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
Mercy Family Health Line provides registered nurses 24 hours a day who are trained to provide answers to health care questions on a confidential basis. Can also help refer callers to physicians.
Mercy Family Health Line provides registered nurses 24 hours a day who are trained to provide answers to health care questions on a confidential basis. Can also help refer callers to physicians.
Provides education and resources regarding sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs).
Online resources include: Ask the Expert services in the online forum. No cost to browse all of the questions and answers or submit a new question for a fee.
Person to Person service allows you to speak to a health communication specialist for 20 minutes for $20. Make an appointment online.
Provides education and resources regarding sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs).
Online resources include: Ask the Expert services in the online forum. No cost to browse all of the questions and answers or submit a new question for a fee.
Person to Person service allows you to speak to a health communication specialist for 20 minutes for $20. Make an appointment online.
Provides health information, what to do if you do not feel well, find a physician to meet your needs, can register you for classes, programs, health screening and support groups.
Provides health information, what to do if you do not feel well, find a physician to meet your needs, can register you for classes, programs, health screening and support groups.
Provides medical health information for women in Iowa. Topics covered include birth control and pregnancy, breast and cervical cancer, immunizations, child and infant health, domestic abuse, maternal and prenatal care, sexually transmitted diseases, perinatal depression, heart disease, and other health-related topics.
Provides medical health information for women in Iowa. Topics covered include birth control and pregnancy, breast and cervical cancer, immunizations, child and infant health, domestic abuse, maternal and prenatal care, sexually transmitted diseases, perinatal depression, heart disease, and other health-related topics.
Offers a Registered Nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers and their families. The RN is able to answer any questions childcare providers or their families have pertaining to the development, social emotional and general health and safety of children in care.
Offers a Registered Nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers and their families. The RN is able to answer any questions childcare providers or their families have pertaining to the development, social emotional and general health and safety of children in care.
Hotline available for individuals needing assistance in understanding their health insurance plans, particularly those relating to birth control, women's health needs, and other health care.
Hotline available for individuals needing assistance in understanding their health insurance plans, particularly those relating to birth control, women's health needs, and other health care.
Maintains information on a wide variety of public health hazards and topics, including various diseases and conditions (such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza, diabetes), food safety, wellness and prevention (smoking cessation, immunizations) and opioids.
Maintains information on a wide variety of public health hazards and topics, including various diseases and conditions (such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza, diabetes), food safety, wellness and prevention (smoking cessation, immunizations) and opioids.
CDC-INFO: Provides information and referral on more than 750 health and safety topics, including COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Ebola, Zika, Seasonal flu, immunizations, reproductive health/maternal mortality, smoking/tobacco use.
CDC-INFO: Provides information and referral on more than 750 health and safety topics, including COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Ebola, Zika, Seasonal flu, immunizations, reproductive health/maternal mortality, smoking/tobacco use.
The Population Health team is a free resource available to help patients reach their health and wellness goals.
Nurse Health Coaches work one-on-one with patients and their families to evaluate health needs, environmental factors, and other barriers to their health and wellness. They then help patients establish plans and goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle, working closely with local and state resources to ensure that each person receives the support that they need.
The Population Health team is a free resource available to help patients reach their health and wellness goals.
Nurse Health Coaches work one-on-one with patients and their families to evaluate health needs, environmental factors, and other barriers to their health and wellness. They then help patients establish plans and goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle, working closely with local and state resources to ensure that each person receives the support that they need.
