Articles Tagged: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

The state would pay half of the nearly $3.9M administrative costs under Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to the USDA.

Also, Iowa announces first West Nile virus case for 2024

Iowa Child Care Connect shows facilities with open slots, the quality ratings, complaint reports

Beverage producers in Iowa have launched new cannabis-infused drinks after a federal judge last month refused to block enforcement of a new state law restricting the THC potency in consumable hemp products.

An early proposal separated the counties; local advocates expressed hope they could remain together to capitalize on access centers and existing partnerships

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state agency leaders provided updates on government efforts to assist Iowans whose homes have been damaged by or last to natural disasters over the past few months.

Also, State Auditor warns Iowans to be alert of scams in wake of flooding

At least 39 people, including in Iowa, have fallen ill and been hospitalized after eating Diamond Shruumz products.

Climbing Kites, a beverage manufacturer headquartered in Des Moines, and Field Day Brewing Co., a North Liberty producer of the “Day Dreamers” line of cannabis-infused sparkling water, filed a lawsuit Monday in U.S. District against the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Iowa Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia, in an email, wrote the department is on track to ensure Medicaid renewal forms mailed in August contain a voter registration form in the packet.

“For too long and for too many Iowans in need of help, navigating and accessing services across the system has been too difficult for patients and providers alike,” the governor said.

Bills include new insurance requirements, millions in appropriations and radon detection requirements in new homes

There were 212 licensed psychiatrists practicing in the state in 2021, down from 236 in 2012, according to Iowa Health Professions Tracking Center.

Iowa's maternal death rate and infant mortality rate have climbed as birthing units have closed in recent years

The state has failed to find an Iowa nonprofit to oversee and administer a network of crisis pregnancy centers and maintain a record of the services provided to Iowans.