Iowa Organizations
Center for Social Science Innovation
(CSSI)
Interdisciplinary academic research center that investigates a wide variety of public policy issues, including health policy and healthcare workforce. Publishes research with a national rural focus, as well as a statewide focus.
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Interdisciplinary academic research center that investigates a wide variety of public policy issues, including health policy and healthcare workforce. Publishes research with a national rural focus, as well as a statewide focus.
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Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
(CS-CASH)
Focuses on research, intervention, education, and outreach activities to meet the needs of farmers, including non-traditional farmers, their family members, and workers. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health.
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Focuses on research, intervention, education, and outreach activities to meet the needs of farmers, including non-traditional farmers, their family members, and workers. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health.
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Common Good Iowa
Promotes public policy through research and analysis. Focuses on the well-being of children and families, raising revenue to support public structures, living wages, fairness in the workplace, clean water, and sustainable energy.
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Promotes public policy through research and analysis. Focuses on the well-being of children and families, raising revenue to support public structures, living wages, fairness in the workplace, clean water, and sustainable energy.
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Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Iowa College of Public Health focusing on prevention of agricultural injury and illness, and improvement of safety and health among agricultural communities through scientific research, education, outreach and intervention programs.
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A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Iowa College of Public Health focusing on prevention of agricultural injury and illness, and improvement of safety and health among agricultural communities through scientific research, education, outreach and intervention programs.
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Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center
(gpTRAC)
One of the telehealth resource centers funded by the federal Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. Assists healthcare organizations, networks, and providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.
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One of the telehealth resource centers funded by the federal Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. Assists healthcare organizations, networks, and providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.
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Heartland Environmental Justice Center
(Heartland EJ Center)
A technical assistance center that provides no-cost support to communities looking to address environmental and energy equity in their communities. Services include grant application support, needs assessments, partnership development, environmental justice training, and more. Serves rural and underserved communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and adjoining Indigenous Nations.
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A technical assistance center that provides no-cost support to communities looking to address environmental and energy equity in their communities. Services include grant application support, needs assessments, partnership development, environmental justice training, and more. Serves rural and underserved communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and adjoining Indigenous Nations.
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Homeward, Inc.
Helps families and communities in rural Iowa with their housing needs by providing financial assistance through loan programs for community revitalization, down payment assistance, energy efficiency, geothermal, well, and septic improvements.
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Helps families and communities in rural Iowa with their housing needs by providing financial assistance through loan programs for community revitalization, down payment assistance, energy efficiency, geothermal, well, and septic improvements.
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Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
(IAFP)
Advocates on behalf of family physicians and the Iowa families they serve by supporting legislation that affects high quality healthcare. Awards scholarships for medical students and residents, and honors outstanding family physicians and educators by presenting annual membership awards.
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Advocates on behalf of family physicians and the Iowa families they serve by supporting legislation that affects high quality healthcare. Awards scholarships for medical students and residents, and honors outstanding family physicians and educators by presenting annual membership awards.
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Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics
(IARHC)
Focuses on shaping long-term rural health policy to raise awareness of policy makers about the issues facing Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Works to improve patient care and optimize clinic operations. Provides leadership by promoting, supporting, and developing quality healthcare for underserved populations in Iowa.
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Focuses on shaping long-term rural health policy to raise awareness of policy makers about the issues facing Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Works to improve patient care and optimize clinic operations. Provides leadership by promoting, supporting, and developing quality healthcare for underserved populations in Iowa.
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Iowa Community Action Association
(ICAA)
Advocates on behalf of individuals and families striving for economic security. Consists of locally-based, private, non-profit organizations that network with federal, state, and local resources to enhance the opportunities for low-income Iowa children and families to meet their basic needs and develop their skills and education.
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Advocates on behalf of individuals and families striving for economic security. Consists of locally-based, private, non-profit organizations that network with federal, state, and local resources to enhance the opportunities for low-income Iowa children and families to meet their basic needs and develop their skills and education.
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
(Iowa HHS)
Works to protect and improve the health of Iowa residents. Oversees several programs and services including access to health services, child health, oral health, tobacco use and prevention, health statistics, emergency medical services, board licensure, workforce development, and health equity.
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Works to protect and improve the health of Iowa residents. Oversees several programs and services including access to health services, child health, oral health, tobacco use and prevention, health statistics, emergency medical services, board licensure, workforce development, and health equity.
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Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
(IEMSA)
Serves as a voice for emergency medical service (EMS) providers throughout Iowa. Supports EMS legislation and serves as a representative on task forces, advisory groups, and boards at the local and state level. Promotes the quality of care and professionalism of those who deliver emergency medical care throughout Iowa. Provides public education and information related to emergency medical care.
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Serves as a voice for emergency medical service (EMS) providers throughout Iowa. Supports EMS legislation and serves as a representative on task forces, advisory groups, and boards at the local and state level. Promotes the quality of care and professionalism of those who deliver emergency medical care throughout Iowa. Provides public education and information related to emergency medical care.
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Iowa Hospital Association
(IHA)
Represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their mission and goals. Focuses on health policy, healthcare delivery, data collection, and monitoring healthcare payment systems. Oversees the Iowa Rural Health Telecommunications Program.
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Represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their mission and goals. Focuses on health policy, healthcare delivery, data collection, and monitoring healthcare payment systems. Oversees the Iowa Rural Health Telecommunications Program.
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Iowa Office of Public Transit
Housed within the Iowa Department of Transportation and collaborates with the Iowa Transportation Coordination Council to support state and local agency involvement in passenger transportation. Works with the Iowa State Office of Rural Health to connect rural health agencies and their regional transit planning councils.
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Housed within the Iowa Department of Transportation and collaborates with the Iowa Transportation Coordination Council to support state and local agency involvement in passenger transportation. Works with the Iowa State Office of Rural Health to connect rural health agencies and their regional transit planning councils.
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Iowa Primary Care Association
(Iowa PCA)
Provides technical assistance and training to Iowa's community health centers (CHCs). Supports quality and affordable primary healthcare to low-income and medically underserved communities in Iowa.
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Provides technical assistance and training to Iowa's community health centers (CHCs). Supports quality and affordable primary healthcare to low-income and medically underserved communities in Iowa.
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Iowa Public Health Association
(IPHA)
Represents public health interests in Iowa including chronic disease prevention, safety and injury prevention, community water fluoridation, maternal and child health, and nutrition and physical activity. Provides advocacy and support for the public health workforce by providing education, networking, and leadership development opportunities.
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Represents public health interests in Iowa including chronic disease prevention, safety and injury prevention, community water fluoridation, maternal and child health, and nutrition and physical activity. Provides advocacy and support for the public health workforce by providing education, networking, and leadership development opportunities.
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Iowa Rural Health Association
(IRHA)
Serves as the voice for rural health in Iowa. Brings attention to the issues affecting rural providers and helps members address those issues by offering educational opportunities, facilitating information sharing, and engaging in advocacy activities.
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Serves as the voice for rural health in Iowa. Brings attention to the issues affecting rural providers and helps members address those issues by offering educational opportunities, facilitating information sharing, and engaging in advocacy activities.
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Iowa Rural Healthcare Workforce Connection
(RHWC)
Offers resources on recruitment and retention related to the Iowa rural healthcare workforce for community leaders, educators, employers, healthcare professionals, and students. Supported by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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Offers resources on recruitment and retention related to the Iowa rural healthcare workforce for community leaders, educators, employers, healthcare professionals, and students. Supported by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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Iowa State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
(IA SORH)
Helps rural communities and organizations build rural health infrastructure. Supports health systems programming to enhance effectiveness and eliminate health disparities. Advocates for rural health, conducts outreach, coordinates resources, and offers consultancy services to healthcare providers and communities across rural Iowa.
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Helps rural communities and organizations build rural health infrastructure. Supports health systems programming to enhance effectiveness and eliminate health disparities. Advocates for rural health, conducts outreach, coordinates resources, and offers consultancy services to healthcare providers and communities across rural Iowa.
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Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
(I-CASH)
Establishes and coordinates prevention and education seminars, workshops, and activities to enhance the health and safety of Iowa's agricultural community.
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Establishes and coordinates prevention and education seminars, workshops, and activities to enhance the health and safety of Iowa's agricultural community.
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North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
(NCRCRD)
One of four regional rural development centers in the U.S. that works with extension professionals, researchers, and partners to enhance rural development outcomes. Serves a 12-state area in the North Central region which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
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One of four regional rural development centers in the U.S. that works with extension professionals, researchers, and partners to enhance rural development outcomes. Serves a 12-state area in the North Central region which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
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Region 7 ROTA-R Center
Offers coordination of training and technical assistance for agencies and organizations working in rural opioid and substance misuse in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. Offers a clearinghouse of opioid and stimulant misuse resources.
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Offers coordination of training and technical assistance for agencies and organizations working in rural opioid and substance misuse in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. Offers a clearinghouse of opioid and stimulant misuse resources.
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Telligen QI Connect
A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working to make healthcare safer, more accessible, and more cost-effective in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
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A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working to make healthcare safer, more accessible, and more cost-effective in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Iowa
(HUD)
Works to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing. Provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
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Works to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing. Provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
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USDA Rural Development Iowa State Office
Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural Iowa. Provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
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Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural Iowa. Provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
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Last Reviewed: 1/18/2024