HHS Service Delivery Alignment Assessment Survey
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking feedback from consumers about what is most important to them. This survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, and French. This survey takes less than five minutes to fill out.
Some HHS programs that Dallas County residents may utilize include, but aren't limited to, local public health, environmental health, I-Smile, WIC, maternal child health, community action agencies, area agencies on aging, mental health regions, and more.
If you work with anyone that utilizes HHS Services, please share the Consumer Survey at HealthManagement.Qualtrics.com
HHS Community Based Services Feedback Requested
The Iowa HHS Community Based Services Redesign team wants to hear from you! If you would like to provide feedback, fill out their form at HHS.Iowa.gov and share topics that matter to you, what and how you prefer to give your feedback and the best way for them to contact you about next steps. The in-person meetings will address screening for Medicaid home and community based services needs, Medicaid HCBS waitlist policies and procedures, uniform Medicaid HCBS waiver assessment tools, Medicaid HCBS waiver services, Medicaid case management, and service navigation.
Dallas County Coat Giveaway
The Adel First Christian Church has partnered with Adel Rotary, St. Johns Knights of Columbus, Adel Women's Club, and Faith Lutheran Church to be able to provide about 300 new coats to keep people warm in Dallas County. This event will be October 14th from 9:00-11:00am at Adel First Christian Church.
Hy-Vee Nutrition Education Opportunities
Wellness Wednesday Virtual Classes
Hy-Vee Dietitians will host complimentary virtual nutrition classes on the second Wednesday of the month from 12-12:30pm on different hot and trending topics while highlighting simple recipes and go to products to try. The September theme is 'Family Meals Month Menu'. Learn more at Hy-VeeHealthyYou.com
KidsFit in the Kitchen
Join the Hy-Vee Dietitians for virtual cooking classes! These classes teach your child basic kitchen skills with simple, follow-along recipes; recommended for children ages 5-12. The September theme is 'Favorite Foods Night!'. Learn more at Hy-VeeHealthyYou.com
Healthy You Family Meals Challenge
During this FREE 4-week challenge you will simply track if you met the goal of 3 or more meals as a family together each week. To help keep you motivated, you'll receive videos with tips and recipe inspiration from the Hy-Vee dietitians. Win prizes, including a $1000 Hy-Vee gift card. Learn more at Hy-Vee.com
COUNTdown to Baby! Virtual Baby Shower
Join Count the Kicks and Molina Healthcare for a fun and educational time September 14th at 11:30am! Learn about Count the Kicks, what to expect during labor and delivery, newborn basics, and more! Those who register and attend will be entered to win fun giveaways. Register for this event at zoom.us
Join UpLift's first Community Conversation
UpLift -The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot invites you to join its first Community Conversation: What is Basic Income? This series of conversations kicks off at the Varsity Cinema on September 5th from 3:00-4:30pm with a viewing of the documentary "Raising the Floor". After this 30 minute showing there will be a discussion to hear initial thoughts. Register at UpLift.org
Tracking Portal-New Summer 2023 Data Available!
The Iowa Public Health Tracking Portal serves as a centralized source for public ehalth data. Additional years of data are now available for the following topics: asthma, carbon monoxide poisoning, COPD, injury, heart attack, heat related illness, oral health, drug overdose, prescription monitoring program data, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Find public health data at Tracking.IDPH.Iowa.gov
Free Reproductive Health Kits for Iowans
Family Planning Council of Iowa is excited to announce the launch of free Reproductive Health Kits for Iowans. Free kits are available at 10+ locations throughout the state or requested via mail. By providing these kits free of charge, FPCI hopes to eliminate financial barriers and promote access to a full range of reproductive health tools. Each kit contains, 1 educational booklet, 2 doses of the morning after pill, 2 packets of lube, and 2 condoms. All kits are discreetly packaged. Learn more at FPCouncil.org
Parent Café Facilitator Training
Polk County DCAT is offering a Parent Café Training on October 9-10 from 9am-4pm at Polk County River Place. If anyone is interested in becoming a facilitator of Parent Cafés, please consider attending. The Parent Café Model is designed to create a physically and emotionally safe space where caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Register to reserve your spot.
Mental Health America's Youth Policy Accelerator
Mental Health America is accepting applications for the new Youth Policy Accelerator program. MHA's YPA partners with young people to advance youth-driven mental health policy nationally. YPA member learn from and build relationships with leaders in the field, develop their personal strengths in policy advocacy, co-create surveys and original research, and develop recommendations and a campaign to advance youth mental health. Applications are due September 15th. Learn more at MHANational.org
Back to School Mental Health Resources
Returning to school can be exciting and challenging for children and teens. The National Institute of Mental Health has created resources to share to help parents teachers, caregivers, and students navigate this stressful time and focus on overall mental well-being. Find the toolkit at NIMH.NIH.gov
Shade Structure Grant
The American Academy of Dermatology awards funds to schools, day-cares, parks, and other non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures where children learn and play. Find grant details at AAD.org
Application open October 1st-December 23rd.
Behavioral Health 360 Grant
NACCHO members have access to various grants to finance their participation in Behavioral Health 360 initiatives. Learn more at CredibleMind.com
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