Iowa Resources
Iowa Nursing Demand Survey Report
Summarizes the results of a survey conducted between February and September 2020 on the demand of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in Iowa. Discusses anticipated changes to demand and potential shortages, as well as barriers to recruitment and retention. Presents data by employer type, urban or rural location, and size.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Board of Nursing, Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce
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Summarizes the results of a survey conducted between February and September 2020 on the demand of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in Iowa. Discusses anticipated changes to demand and potential shortages, as well as barriers to recruitment and retention. Presents data by employer type, urban or rural location, and size.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Board of Nursing, Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce
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Service Learning in Health Care for Underserved Communities: University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, 2019
Provides an overview of the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic (UIMC) that provides healthcare for underserved populations in Iowa. Discusses how UIMC was implemented, what communities it serves, and the healthcare services it provides. Discusses the public health significance of having a free medical clinic entirely run by students.
Author(s): Melissa L. Palma, Andrea Arthofer, Kristen M. Halstead, Joyce M. Wahba, Denise A. Martinez
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 110(9), 1304-1307
Date: 09/2020
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Provides an overview of the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic (UIMC) that provides healthcare for underserved populations in Iowa. Discusses how UIMC was implemented, what communities it serves, and the healthcare services it provides. Discusses the public health significance of having a free medical clinic entirely run by students.
Author(s): Melissa L. Palma, Andrea Arthofer, Kristen M. Halstead, Joyce M. Wahba, Denise A. Martinez
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 110(9), 1304-1307
Date: 09/2020
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Providing Maternity Care in a Rural Northern Iowa Community
Describes how a rural Critical Access Hospital in Iowa has sustained its maternity care practice and offers suggestions for other rural hospitals and communities seeking to retain local access to pregnancy and childbirth services.
Author(s): Alexandria Kristensen-Cabrera, Julia D. Interrante, Carrie Henning-Smith, Katy Kozhimannil
Date: 08/2020
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Describes how a rural Critical Access Hospital in Iowa has sustained its maternity care practice and offers suggestions for other rural hospitals and communities seeking to retain local access to pregnancy and childbirth services.
Author(s): Alexandria Kristensen-Cabrera, Julia D. Interrante, Carrie Henning-Smith, Katy Kozhimannil
Date: 08/2020
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Describes the role of rural pharmacists in promoting and administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine using information gathered from interviews of 11 pharmacists at independently owned pharmacies in Iowa. Identifies factors facilitating the administration and accessibility of the vaccine and reports on personal barriers regarding safety, lack of information, and staff capacity.
Author(s): Grace Ryan, Eliza Daly, Natoshia Askelson, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 17
Date: 03/2020
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Describes the role of rural pharmacists in promoting and administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine using information gathered from interviews of 11 pharmacists at independently owned pharmacies in Iowa. Identifies factors facilitating the administration and accessibility of the vaccine and reports on personal barriers regarding safety, lack of information, and staff capacity.
Author(s): Grace Ryan, Eliza Daly, Natoshia Askelson, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 17
Date: 03/2020
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Healthy Hometowns - Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Plan Funding Opportunities
Lists funding opportunities available through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Iowa's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. Also includes other grant opportunities from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Lists funding opportunities available through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Iowa's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. Also includes other grant opportunities from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Iowa Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA)
Provides interactive maps showing cancer incidence by Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and county using Iowa Cancer Registry data. Includes data on various cancers, including colorectal, female breast, cervical, liver, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa Cancer Registry
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Provides interactive maps showing cancer incidence by Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and county using Iowa Cancer Registry data. Includes data on various cancers, including colorectal, female breast, cervical, liver, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa Cancer Registry
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Iowa Rural Health Association - Events
A list of upcoming and recorded events focused on rural health issues in Iowa, such as population health, chronic disease, collaborative initiatives, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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A list of upcoming and recorded events focused on rural health issues in Iowa, such as population health, chronic disease, collaborative initiatives, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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Healthy Hometowns - Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Plan
Provides information on Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives, links to Iowa's application materials, and funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives, links to Iowa's application materials, and funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Iowa Community Action Association: Find an Agency
Identifies the designated Community Action Agency for each county in Iowa, along with available services and contact information.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Community Action Association
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Identifies the designated Community Action Agency for each county in Iowa, along with available services and contact information.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Community Action Association
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Iowa Cancer Zones Maps
Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows user to search by time period, cancer site, and patient demographics. Includes option to see counties populating each cancer zone as well as percentage of the population living in a rural area.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Cancer Registry
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Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows user to search by time period, cancer site, and patient demographics. Includes option to see counties populating each cancer zone as well as percentage of the population living in a rural area.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Cancer Registry
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