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Your child’s future mattersEstablishing paternity gives your child access to important benefits and helps build a strong...
09/15/2026

Your child’s future matters

Establishing paternity gives your child access to important benefits and helps build a stronger emotional foundation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h23lew

In 2025, 112 Iowa babies were diagnosed with a condition that was identified through blood spot screening. Blood spot sc...
09/11/2026

In 2025, 112 Iowa babies were diagnosed with a condition that was identified through blood spot screening. Blood spot screening is a simple test that finds conditions early before symptoms appear, allowing treatment to begin quickly to help prevent permanent disability or even save a baby’s life!
Iowa screens for over 50 serious but treatable conditions.

Find them here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/birth-maternal-care/congenital-inherited-disorders/iowa-newborn-screening-program/iowa-newborn-screening-education/blood-spot-screening-information

9/8 is 988 Day. is a moment to raise awareness, share reasons for reaching out, and remind everyone that support is alw...
09/08/2026

9/8 is 988 Day.

is a moment to raise awareness, share reasons for reaching out, and remind everyone that support is always close.

Whatever your reason, the 988 Lifeline is here anytime: call, text, or chat 24/7.

Did you know many babies born with a medical condition have no family history and show no signs or symptoms at birth? In...
09/07/2026

Did you know many babies born with a medical condition have no family history and show no signs or symptoms at birth? In fact, most look healthy!
Three simple tests after birth can help make sure babies are healthy:
• a blood spot screen
• a hearing screen
• a heart screen for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD)
Early detection saves lives!

Find out more about newborn screening in Iowa:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/birth-maternal-care/congenital-inherited-disorders/iowa-newborn-screening-program/iowa-newborn-screening-education

09/06/2026

Celebrating recovery out loud is a powerful way to reduce stigma. This Recovery Month, let's honor milestones reached, relationships rebuilt, and lives transformed.

On September 1, Ryan Page presented at the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Hearing and...
09/04/2026

On September 1, Ryan Page presented at the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Hearing and discussed how states and local leaders understand their families and workforce needs and should have the flexibility to develop solutions—including expanding the supply of care where options are scarce.

“We need to focus on our local communities and driving what they indicate is necessary for their local communities. What is needed in Des Moines is not going to be the same as a rural community in Iowa,” Page said.

You can view the full hearing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s3xk1HPJg4

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery....
09/03/2026

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Iowa Department of Public Safe...
09/01/2026

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) held a press conference to warn Iowans about the increasing dangers posed by kratom and newly emerging, highly concentrated synthetic kratom related products.

Although kratom is often marketed as a natural or herbal supplement for pain, anxiety, or opioid withdrawal, officials stressed that availability does not equal safety.

Learn more in our joint press release: https://hhs.iowa.gov/news-release/2026-09-01/governor-reynolds-state-officials-warn-public-about-rising-dangers-kratom-and-synthetic-7-oh

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