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  1. Visit www.idph.state.ia.us to read 5 short, important news items in Director Newton’s Quick Reads.
  2. Knowing your family health history can save your life. Find out how at www.idph.state.ia.us/geneti....
  3. How is the flu vaccine made? Why are there delays? Check out http://bit.ly/4BxJ05
  4. Visit www.idph.state.ia.us to read 5 short, important news items in Director Newton’s Quick Reads.
  5. Until the H1N1 vaccine is plentiful, vaccination priority groups have been established. Pregnant women are among this targeted population.
  6. IDPH awarded up to $850,000 per year in federal funds to improve wellness among youth living in low income areas of Des Moines.
  7. H1N1 is spreading rapidly among Iowa children. When should you take your child to a doctor? http://budurl.com/satx
  8. IDPH's Dr. Q and Don Callaghan on KCCI (channel 8) in Des Moines tonight from 6:30-7 for Flu Special. Email ?s at http://budurl.com/e6cn.
  9. IDPH Center for Disaster Operations and Response Chief Rebecca Curtiss on IPTV's Iowa Journal at 8:00 tonight to discuss H1N1 response.
  10. IA school absences due to influenza-like illness rising. 10/12/09: 56 schools in 23 counties reported tat least 10% of enrollment out sick.
  11. Visit www.idph.state.ia.us to read 8 short, important news items in Director Newton’s Quick Reads.
  12. I-Smile is now a proud sponsor of Curious George on IPTV. Watch for our spots at 7:00 and 7:30 AM every weekday morning!
  13. H1N1 vaccine arrives in IA. Contact your county public health agency for vaccination sites and availability. http://budurl.com/ta93
  14. IDPH announces 2nd and 3rd H1N1 deaths in Iowa...http://bit.ly/qSOz3
  15. IDPH will conduct a Public Health Response Team (PHRT) exercise today-Sun. in Dubuque at the Dubuque County Fire Training Institute .
  16. 2,000+ attend Recovery Celebration at Adventureland 9/20. Substance abuse recovery is possible and life can be fun.http://budurl.com/gffd
  17. Sept. is Newborn Screening Awareness Month.40,912 babies were tested in IA last year, more than 1M since 1983.http://budurl.com/al77
  18. Visit www.idph.state.ia.us to read 5 short, important news items in Director Newton’s Quick Reads.
  19. CDC awards IDPH $860,000 for colorectal cancer screenings.Colorectal cancer 3rd leading cause of cancer death in IA. http://budurl.com/jvfl
  20. Fight the Flu! Remember the 3 Cs: Cover your cough; Clean your hands; and Contain germs by staying home when sick. http://budurl.com/2zsa