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Iowa HHS Reports First Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Iowa, Risk Remains Very Low to Public

Iowa HHS reports first human case of avian influenza.

Iowa HHS Announces Substantial Compliance at State Training School

Iowa HHS Announces Substantial Compliance at State Training School

Iowa HHS Announces significant milestone of new Behavioral Health Service System

Iowa HHS announces BH-ASO Contractor

Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in November

A baby girl, born November 11 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa (HHS). This is the sixth case so far in 2024.

State and Hospital Officials Follow Federal Guidance After Lassa Fever Death

Iowa HHS has confirmed the death of an eastern Iowa resident from Lassa fever.

Iowa HHS Announces Intent to Award Medicaid Contract

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the intent to award a Managed Care Organization (MCO) contract to Iowa Total Care.

Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in July

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born July 30 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Iowa HHS Announces First West Nile Virus Case for 2024

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) infection reported in 2024.

Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website

The state unveiled a new website called Iowa Child Care Connect to help Iowans more easily find child care availability near their homes.

Iowa Residents in Four Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Assistance

Four additional counties approved for DSNAP for June 2024 flooding.