http://www.iowapublichealth.org IPHI - Current items in the news The latest state and national public health news en-us http://www.iowapublichealth.org/logo.gif http://www.iowapublichealth.org http://www.greatnurses.org/ Mon, 15 May 2006 11:59:00 CST http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza-implementation.html Wed, 03 May 2006 12:16:00 CST http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm55d330a1.htm?s_cid=mm55d330a1_e In the United States, since 2001, an average of 265 mumps cases (range: 231--293 cases) have been reported each year, and in Iowa, an average of five cases have been reported annually since 1996. However, in 2006, by March 28, a total of 219 mumps cases had been reported in Iowa, and an additional 14 persons with clinically compatible symptoms were being investigated in three neighboring states (11 in Illinois, two in Nebraska, and one in Minnesota) in what has become the largest epidemic of mumps in the United States since 1988 (1). This report summarizes and characterizes the ongoing mumps epidemic in Iowa, the public health response, and recommendations for preventing further transmission. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:59:00 CST http://www.idph.state.ia.us/do/nphw_2006.asp This year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) is scheduled for April 3-9. The theme is Designing Healthy Communities, Raising Healthy Kids. During this week, the American Public Health Association and hundreds of partner organizations across the U.S. will explore ways that Americans can build healthier communities and raise healthier kids. To help promote NPHW, Iowa has formed a workgroup that includes 31 leaders representing health care providers, Iowa's public health association, education, programs for children and families, and local and state public health agencies. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:54:00 CST http://www.idph.state.ia.us/common/press_releases/2006/mumps_031706.asp [IDPH Press Release -- 3/17/2006] Mumps Cases Continue to Increase. Most cases in 18 years Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:51:00 CST http://www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/PR2006030965PlusReport.htm Dramatic Changes in U.S. Aging Highlighted in New Census, NIH Report: Impact of Baby Boomers Anticipated Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:56:00 CST http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/shri/Pubs.html Fri, 03 Mar 2006 07:02:00 CST http://www.state.ia.us/government/odcp/information_trends/Pseudoephedrine.html Includes: Media Advsory - Report to the Legislature Regarding the Impact of Senate File 169 (Pseudoephedrine Control) ; Report to the Legislature on the Impact of Senate File 169 (Pseudoephedrine Control)on Meth Abuse in Iowa ; Pseudoephedrine Bill - Senate File 169 ; Iowa Pseudoephedrine Control Law _ Overviw and What You Need To Know ; Impact of SF 169 on Clan Lab Responses in Iowa ; Pseudoephedrine Product List ; Iowa Pseudoephedrine Product Consumer Survey by UNI October 2003 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:04:00 CST http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/pfoa/pfoastewardship.htm On January 25, 2006, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson signed a letter to fluoropolymer and telomer manufacturers inviting them to participate in a global stewardship program on PFOA and related chemicals. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:33:00 CST http://www.idph.state.ia.us/common/press_releases/2006/child_death_012006.asp Despite progress made over the last decade, Iowa children are still dying unnecessary deaths. That information comes from the latest report from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Child Death Review Team (CDRT). Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:18:00 CST