Community Health Worker Course Open
DMACC is now partnering with Iowa Organizations to offer a Community Health Worker non-credit certification course offered as online hybrid skills training or as a registered apprenticeship.
Community Health Workers (CHW) focus on improving individual and community health and health access. This comprehensive course will help you obtain the skills and knowledge needed to serve as a community health worker. Topics include:
- Community Health Worker (CHW) overview introduction
- Core competencies for providing direct services and enhancing client interactions
- How to enhance professional skills
- Applying these skills to key health issues
Learn more and register at CommunityHealthWorker.org
State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council
The State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) is a formal state council in Iowa Code that fosters communication amongst a group of engaged youth ages 14-20 from across Iowa and the Governor, general assembly, and state and local decision-makers regarding programs, policies, and practices affecting youth and families; and to advocate about youth issues and solutions on behalf of Iowa youth.
SIYAC has 21 members. Quarterly meeting are held in person around the state, and bimonthly meetings are held via zoom. New members are selected in the summer each year and serve a two-year term. There are no participation fees.
Join SIYAC for the 2023-2025 term! Applications due May 31, 2023.
Volunteer with HIRTA Helps!
Are you interested in being a volunteer driver? HIRTA is recruiting volunteer drivers to provide trips to medical appointments. HIRTA covers mileage reimbursement and provides additional insurance. Additional volunteer opportunities are available. Check out HIRTAHelps.org for more information.
Summer Public Health Internships
Iowa Public Health Association and Iowa Immunizes are looking for advocacy interns for the summer! These are quarter time, paid internships with a flexible start and end date. If you interested or know a student who might be, you can learn more at IowaPHA.org. Application deadline is 12:00PM May 8th.
Language Access Services through Iowa Total Care
Did you know that Iowa Total Care's free Language Access Services are available to all Iowa Total Care members and their providers? If you need interpretation or TTY Services for an Iowa Total Care member appointment, it's quick and easy using the provider quick reference guide.
Traffic Fatality Data Released
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its early estimate of traffic fatalities for 2021. NHTSA estimates 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from 2020.This projection is the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and the largest annual percentage increase in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System's history. Learn more at Transportation.gov
Get Involved with the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's work is under way, and they welcome your involvement in the process to update the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) encourage public participation in the Committee's review process. Learn how you can get involved at Health.gov
Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit
No Kid Hungry has created a summer meals outreach toolkit to help you get the word out to families. A range of ready-made promotional materials are available to help publicize summer meals in your community. Use these resources to maximize the impact of outreach efforts in schools, faith communities, community organizations and online. Access the toolkit at NoKidHungry.org
2023 Sun-Safety Community Projects
In an effort to increase sunscreen use and decrease incidence of sunburns, which can lead to skin cancer, the Iowa Cancer Consortium, in partnership with Iowa HHS, will distribute approximately 50 gallons of SPF30 sunscreen across Iowa for the summer of 2023! Learn more and apply at CancerIowa.org
Application deadline: May 8, 2023 by 5pm CDT
Rural Health Care Coordination Program
This program implements activities that improve and expand the delivery of health care services through care coordination strategies in rural areas. Over the four-year period of performance, approximately 10 award recipients will use this funding to improve health outcomes through coordinated, community-wide, sustainable programs in rural communities. Learn more at Grants.gov
Application deadline: May 26, 2023
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