Tag: Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague lifts local mask order
In light of new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines concerning COVID-19 precautions, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask order...
State medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati is leaving IDPH
Dr. Caitlin Pedati, state medical director and epidemiologist, will leave the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) in late October, according to an IDPH...
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics again seeks approval for new hospital
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) is again seeking approval for a new, $230 million hospital in the Corridor.
The re-submitted application to...
Iowa health department seeks input for assessment survey
The Iowa Department of Public Health is asking for public input for Healthy Iowans 2022-2026: A State Health Assessment of Iowa.
Through an online survey,...
Johnson County Board of Health passes mask regulation
The Johnson County Board of Health on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass a face covering/mask regulation for all of Johnson County, potentially putting more...
Reynolds begins reopening 77 of state’s 99 counties
IMAGE: Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the loosening of some restrictions during her Monday press conference. CREDIT Facebook
By Michael Crumb | Des Moines Business Record
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Restaurants,...
Corridor retailers taking a chance on CBD
With authorities opposed and customer demand high, Corridor retailers are weighing the risks of offering hemp-derived supplements. Above, Corner Store Apothecary Manager Jordan Loeffler...
Protect yourself against Zika virus
By Dr. Patricia Quinlisk
As Iowans trudge through the snow and bundle up against the cold, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has its...