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Public Health Advocacy

WebPublic health advocacy involves educating policy makers and the public on public health topics and issues. Advocacy differs from lobbying in that it is not concerned with …

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Public Health in Iowa

WebGovernmental Public Health. Iowa’s governmental public health system involves the state board of health, the state public health agency Iowa Health & Human Services and …

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What is Public Health

WebPublic health is a field focused on protecting and improving the physical, mental, and emotional health of entire populations. Public health uses a systems approach to …

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The Public Health Conference of Iowa

WebThe Public Health Conference of Iowa (PHCI) is a must-attend event for all Iowans who work in public health, environmental health, primary care, health promotion, health education, laboratory sciences and more! …

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Public Health Workforce

WebMeasuring local public health system capacity in Iowa ( Public Health Workforce Development in Iowa, 2021) Advocating for increased levels of funding for county-level public health agencies and programs focused …

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ADVANCING PUBLIC HEALTH IN IOWA

WebThe health of Iowans contributes to a robust economy and the livability of our state. By looking at the health equity impact of decision-making, we will increase …

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COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing public health crisis both because it directly threatens the physical health and well-being of so many individuals and communities, …

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Public Health History in Iowa

WebThe Biennial Reports of the State Board of Health from 1880 through about 1930 were very detailed and provided an excellent resource. I found them fascinating to read and they …

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Iowa public health leaders honored with national awards

WebOctober 24, 2020 - Des Moines The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Council of Affiliates (CoA) honored two Iowans as national public health leaders at their 2020 …

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Iowa Brings Home Two National Public Health Awards

WebIowa Public Health Association (IPHA) and the Iowa Immunizes Coalition (IAIM), as well as IPHA staff member Kim Novy, received 2022 American Public Health Association …

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Open Letter to Iowans: Why You Should Care that it is National

WebHealth departments took calls from concerned business owners struggling to keep their doors open, citizens who were confused by the barrage of information and …

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Trainings and Workshops

WebThe Public Health Conference of Iowa. IPHA hosts an annual conference in partnership with the Iowa Environmental Health Association (IEHA). For many years this conference was …

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