Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Reading can improve your child’s memory, vocabulary, comprehension, focus, writing, and more. It’s important we support teens to find books they enjoy to help them grow all of these skills.

Before renovating your house, have it checked for lead. Lead can be found in paint, stain glass, blinds and other common household items, even woodwork. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e4jC2DNA

Nothing beats the sweet, juicy taste of fresh peaches! They’re at their prime in the summer with the best flavor and prices, but you can enjoy them year-round frozen or canned. Here’s a simple and tasty fruity dessert or snack using canned peaches. https://lnkd.in/e-Ezeh4R

Concerned about you or a loved one’s gambling? Call 1-800-BETS OFF today. No Judgement. Just Help.

The Iowa I-Smile team was recently recognized with the 'ASTDD Excellence in Communication Award' for their Healthy Habit All Stars Visual Education Videos! These videos are designed to educate viewers on effective cavity prevention techniques. You can watch the award-winning video on preventing cavities here: https://lnkd.in/e55ePAY6

Are you remodeling your home? If your home was built before 1978, test your home for lead paint and learn how to safely renovate your home to reduce the risk for lead exposure. Find a certified professional and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-rgrYUE

Children with disabilities are at a higher risk of child sexual abuse than their peers, but prevention is possible! Please join us to learn how to keep children with disabilities safe at school, at home, in youth serving organizations, in residential settings, and in the neighborhood. This training is useful for educators, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, health care professionals, home health providers, residential care staff, mentors, volunteers for children, coaches, parents, caregivers, grandparents, and foster parents. When: Apr 16, 2025 6-8pm To register: https://lnkd.in/d-umntTH

This week is National Public Health Week and today is World Health Day. Public Health plays a critical role in saving and improving the lives of Iowans. Thank you to our public health professionals across the state!

Change happens when we work together. Everyone has a role to play in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. #SAAM2025 #UnitedWeChange #TogetherWeAct #PreventionIsPossible #30DaysofSAAM Find the Victim Service Call Center here: https://lnkd.in/eccpeSJ4 Find additional Resources here: https://lnkd.in/evDnHrcY

You may be one person, but to a child in need, you can be everything. Step up. Speak up. Become a CASA volunteer.” Visit hhs.iowa.gov/CASA to learn more! #ChangeAChildsStory