Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Resources
- Breast and Cervical Cancer: The IDPH Care for Yourself Program has a list of resources for breast and cervical cancer.
- Colorectal Cancer: The IDPH Iowa Get Screened Program has a list of resources for colorectal cancer.
- Tobacco: The IDPH Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control has support for tobacco cessation.
State Resources
- Iowa Cancer Consortium is Iowa's online source of cancer information.
- Iowa Cancer Maps illustrate areas of the state where risk for developing or dying from certain cancers is higher than the state average, and to show trends over time.
- Iowa Cancer Registry (ICR) is the state cancer registry that provides data and expertise for assembling and reporting cancer incidence; information regarding changes in trends; and conducting studies in Iowa.
- Iowa Health Fact Book is a compilation of state and county statistics about health and social behaviors.
National Resources
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a federal agency that supports research to improve the quality of health care.
- American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that works to protect the health and safety of people while providing credible information to enhance health decisions and promote health.
- Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) National Partnership supports CCC coalition plans at the state, tribal, territory, U.S. Pacific Island Jurisdictions and local levels.
- National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Services provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) evaluates and makes recommendations to be incorporated into primary medical care; identifies a research agenda for clinical preventive care.