A 6-year-old tried to hang himself before he got help. This is Iowa's mental health crisis
Nearly 23% of Iowa students — more than 33,000 in — reported suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months, according to a 2021 ...
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Sen. Chuck Grassley says he expects Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to prioritize rural American’s healthcare and needs
One of Grassley’s points was about his efforts to get a bill passed that would disclose prices on prescription drugs in ...
Are you worried about your child's mental health? Experts offer advice on how to get help
Iowa youth need mental health support, but families struggle with where to turn. Here are some tips from providers across the ...
Iowa's Chuck Grassley, ranking Democrat seek answers on inspectors general firings
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Senate judiciary chair, and the committee's top Democrat seek answers from Trump on firings of ...
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Dubuque health department looking for information about dog involved in biting incident
The Dubuque Health and Human Services Department is asking for information regarding a dog biting incident that happened at ...
Newborn safely surrendered in Iowa, marking eighth case under Safe Haven Law in 2024
He will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. In 2024, there were a total of eight infants ...
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Dozens of Iowa schools see high absence rates due to respiratory infections
Iowa Health and Human Services reports a boost statewide in respiratory virus infections like COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, as well as norovirus. Addie Olson, spokesperson for the Polk County Health ...
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Iowa governor seeks $150 million to train 460 physicians
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces plan to secure $150 million in federal funds to train 460 physicians through partnerships.
Iowa Senate bill would give $1 million to program that helps SNAP users buy produce
Iowans may see a $1 million boost to the Double Up Food Bucks program that helps SNAP users buy fresh produce.
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Baby boy surrendered through Iowa’s Safe Haven Law in December
A baby boy was surrendered to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services through the Safe Haven Law in December. The ...
Iowa HHS director supports governor's proposed cellphone use legislation
Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia said one of Gov. Kim Reynolds' legislative proposals could help alleviate some stress on the mental health of the state's youth.
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Public health officials told to prepare for regional reorganization by Iowa officials
The state agency overseeing public health is working on plans to regionalize that service, a Pottawattamie County health ...