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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.

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December 20, 2024
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Iowa HHS Announces significant milestone of new Behavioral Health Service System

Iowa HHS announces BH-ASO Contractor

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December 13, 2024
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Iowa HHS Announces Substantial Compliance at State Training School

Iowa HHS Announces Substantial Compliance at State Training School

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December 13, 2024
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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.

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December 3, 2024
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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.

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October 28, 2024
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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.

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September 3, 2024
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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).

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August 30, 2024
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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.

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August 22, 2024
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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.

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August 22, 2024
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Iowa Residents in Four Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Assistance

Four additional counties approved for DSNAP for June 2024 flooding.

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July 11, 2024
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Iowa WIC partners with Hy-Vee to offer online shopping, pick-up services

Iowa WIC partners with Hy-Vee to offer online shopping, pick-up services

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July 5, 2024
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Some Affected by Flooding Iowans May Be Eligible for Disaster SNAP

Some Affected by Flooding Iowans May Be Eligible for Disaster SNAP

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July 3, 2024
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Iowa HHS Warns of Serious Illnesses Reported from Diamond Shruumz Products

Iowa joins several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products.

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June 25, 2024
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Some Iowans May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Assistance Following Severe Storms

Qualifying individuals may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

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June 21, 2024
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Iowans to be Honored for Volunteer Service at Governor's Volunteer Awards Ceremony

The 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 25th at 2:00pm at Ankeny High School.

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June 19, 2024

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