Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Fathers play a big role in the lives of their children. Thank you to the fathers in our lives!

Many common respiratory infections do not need antibiotics. Your healthcare professional will help you know when antibiotics are necessary, when to start them when they are prescribed and when to stop them. If your healthcare professional prescribes antibiotics for your child, give them exactly as they are prescribed. Do not share antibiotics with others or save them for later. #BeAntibioticsAwareIA #USAAW24 More: https://lnkd.in/erySG4F4

Pet owners - practice healthy habits when caring for your animals like washing your hands after touching or feeding your pet. Try to keep your animals and pets healthy by keeping up with your pet’s vaccines, deworming, and flea and tick control. When your pet is sick, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about antimicrobial resistance and using antibiotics and antifungals only when needed to prevent risk to your pets. #BeAntibioticsAwareIA #USAAW24 More: https://lnkd.in/e9J3NexA

To fight #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) we have to recognize that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Everyone plays a role in fighting AR. Learn more here: bit.ly/3XI9aWy #BeAntibioticsAwareIA  #USAAW24

November 18 was National Injury Prevention Awareness Day. Members from Iowa HHS showed their support by wearing green for injury prevention. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Iowans ages 1-44. Many of these injuries are preventable. Find out more about injury prevention here: https://lnkd.in/e7mTEUZG

There's still time to sign up for the 2024 Iowa Refugee Summit, taking place Friday, November 22nd, from 8:00am - 4:30pm at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Attendees can choose from 24 breakout sessions, learn about programs and services from partners around the state, connect with a network of hundreds of caring and dedicated professionals, and much more!

This week members of the HHS leadership team toured the UnityPoint Health PACE facility in Sioux City to learn about the work going into their program and services. When PACE participant Bev Bradbury said, “I want to see you with a hat on,” HHS Aging and Disability Services Director Zachary Rhein, put on the first hat he could find.

Employees of dental offices can receive funds to help cover the costs of certification prep materials and exams. Head to the link below to learn more about the Dental Infection Prevention Scholarship and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dJJ_VSd4

On October 29th, Iowa’s three hope ambassadors attended the Science of Hope Summit in Oklahoma, where they were able to meet other ambassadors and observe how Oklahoma has used the hope framework to advance child welfare and rehabilitative services efforts, in order to improve those same efforts here in Iowa.   (L to R - Dr. Angela Pharris, Doug Wolfe, Dr. Chan Hellman, Dr. Shelley Horak, Julia Webb).