Tag: Public Health

A coalition of over 100 ag groups is expressing concern about a soon-to-be-released federal report on how chemicals and other factors may be contributing to rising levels of childhood diseases. The “Make America Healthy...

So, there's been a lot of talk about measles outbreaks happening in the good ol' U.S. of A. Well, in Iowa, a cool partnership is stepping up to the plate to spread the word...

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the Director of Health and Human Services, much to the delight of President Donald Trump. The 52-48 vote in favor...

Efforts to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Iowa SchoolsIowa school districts are facing a critical issue of chronic absenteeism, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many schools are ramping up their efforts to...

The Mills County Public Health Department is facing a major shake-up as seven employees have been fired by the Mills County Board of Supervisors and the county’s Board of Health. This decision comes as...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a stark warning about the dangers of alcohol consumption and its direct link to increased cancer risk. In a new Surgeon General's...

The MMR Vaccination Rate Drop Among Iowa KindergartenersIn recent years, the number of Iowa kindergartners who have received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has seen a concerning decline. According to the latest...