Iowa Diseases

Iowa Health Officials Issued Breast Cancer Awareness Reminders

State health leaders are urging women to prioritize early detection through regular screenings.

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Do you make time for regular health self-exams and preventative screenings?

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, officials highlighted early detection and free screening resources available across Iowa.

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Do you trust federal government health recommendations following the COVID-19 pandemic?

Zach Lahn, running for governor, pledged to restrict vaccine access in Iowa amid ongoing regulatory shifts.

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Should states prioritize lower taxes on vaping to discourage a return to cigarette smoking?

Higher taxes on nicotine products may lead to increased secondhand smoke exposure for children in some Iowa households.

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Should county health departments be reorganized into regional agencies to consolidate expertise?

County agencies across Iowa have been asked to shift portions of their budgets into new regional health groups.