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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Iowa Department of Public Health - IDPH

Organization URL(s)

www.idph.state.ia.us/

Other Contact Information

Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

515-281-7689 (Voice)
515-281-4958 (FAX)

Description

The Iowa Department of Public Health exists to promote, protect, and ensure the health and well-being of Iowans and to provide for access, quality, and affordability of health care services. The Department seeks to achieve its goal through the following divisions: Family and Community Health; Health Protection; Substance Abuse and Health Promotion; and Planning and Administration. The examining boards for Dental, Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy operate independently under the supervision of the Department.

Online Resources

Iowa Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/

Print Resources

The Department publishes information on activities, regulations, and particular health problems and issues. Serial publications: Vital Statistics Report, annually; Annual Report, annually; Substance Abuse Directory, annually; State Plan for Substance Abuse, annually; State Plan for Maternal and Health Services, annually; Spotlight (substance abuse); Disease Bulletin, quarterly; Recirculator (swimming pools).