Articles Tagged: Iowa Department of Public Health

Cancer remained the second leading killer of Iowans from 2006 to 2010, but its mortality rates are trending down, according …

The Iowa Department of Public Health is warning people not to sell or trade WIC benefits as they continue to …

Flu activity is increasing nationally and across the state, with the first pediatric flu-related death reported this week, according to …

A nationwide investigation into delays in state-run newborn screening programs places Iowa among the top performers when it comes to …

State health officials are warning Iowans that the latest flu season is under way. Officials with the Iowa Department of …

Needy women and children in the federal supplemental food nutrition program known as WIC will get a temporary reprieve, after …

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a district court ruling that a Cedar Rapids eye doctor failed to notify …

The number of confirmed cases of cyclospora in Linn County continues to increase, according to new monitoring numbers released Monday …

UPDATE: The number of confirmed cases of cyclospora in Linn County have doubled this week.However, public health officials said they …

Despite a national push, fewer teens than expected are getting vaccinations that prevent a type of cancer transmitted through sexual …

Cancer screenings, like mammograms, are becoming more commonplace. But health authorities are still trying to get the message out about …

The Iowa Department of Public Health is using a humorous approach to get people talking about a less-than-funny topic, colorectal …