IDPH Director Newton Visits Jones County (11/10/08) More >>
IDPH Director Visits Black Hawk County (11/10/08) More >>
Public Hearings Scheduled (11/06/08) More >>
IDPH Director Newton Visits Des Moines County (10/31/08) More >>
In 2007, the Iowa Legislature passed House File 908, which required IDPH to establish and administer a plumber and mechanical professional licensing board. Proposed rules describing the application, licensing and examination processes and rules outlining the licensure fees were filed for Notice of Intended Action and published for public comment on November 5, 2008. A series of public hearings on the rules are scheduled over the next several weeks to solicit public comment. More >>
The Iowa Department of Health urges all Iowans, including school-aged children, to get their flu shot! The best way to prevent influenza is to get a yearly vaccination. More >>
A new Web page, www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov, is now available to help business owners and the public understand and comply with the Smokefree Air Act. The site contains sample “No Smoking” signs, a Frequently Asked Questions document, Draft Administrative Rules, and an Online Form to comment on the Draft Rules. More >>
Last year, the Iowa General Assembly passed the Health Care Reform Bill to make health care more affordable and accessible to Iowans. From expanding coverage for children to improving end-of-life care, House File 2539 will rely on recommendations from several advisory bodies. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) coordinates the activities of seven of these committees, councils and panels. More >>