Posts With Keyword ‘IDPH’

Grilling Safety Tips

Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 5:45 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health says summer is often marked with an increase in food borne diseases.

Keywords: Food Borne Illness, Grilling, IDPH, Summer

Avoiding RWI’s

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am

In an effort to raise awareness about healthy swimming, the Iowa Department of Health is reminding that next week is National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week.

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Keywords: IDPH, Recreational Water Illness

IDPH Report: Domestic Violence Deaths Up

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:54 am

A new report from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicates domestic violence related deaths are on the rise.

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Keywords: Domestic Violence, IDPH

IDPH: Limiting Screen Time Correlates with Healthy Body Index in Kids

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:52 am

A new report from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicates keeping children at a normal body index may be easier by simply limiting screen time.

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Keywords: 100 Day Challenge, Body Mass Index, IDPH, Screen Time

Power Outage Safety

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:58 am

As an ice storm blankets a large portion of Iowa this week, the Iowa Department of Public Health is urging residents to be prepared should power outages occur.

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Keywords: Ice Storms, IDPH, Power Outages