Tag: Public Health
Ag Groups Express Concerns Over ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report
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...
Preventing Measles Misinformation for Iowa Immigrants
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...
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Confirmed as Director of Health Services
In a surprising turn of events, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the Director of Health and Human Services, much to the...
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Iowa Schools Post-COVID: A Deep Dive
Efforts to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Iowa SchoolsIowa school districts are facing a critical issue of chronic absenteeism, especially in the wake of the...
7 Mills County Public Health Employees Fired – Latest News Update
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...
Alcohol and Cancer: Surgeon General Urges Warning on Booze Labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a stark warning about the dangers of alcohol consumption and its direct...
MMR Vaccination Rate Drop Among Iowa Kindergarteners – Radio Iowa
The MMR Vaccination Rate Drop Among Iowa KindergartenersIn recent years, the number of Iowa kindergartners who have received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)...