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Provides a health information service who will offer answers, advice and care to all your health needs.
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Provides education and resources regarding sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs).
Online resources include:
Ask the Expert services in the online forum. No cost to browse all of the questions and answers or submit a new question for a fee.
Person to Person service allows you to speak to a health communication specialist for 20 minutes for $20. Make an appointment online.
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Disease/Disability Information
Medical Information Services
Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.
Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.
Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.
Helpline.
Online support community.
Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.
Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.
Helpline.
Online support community.
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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Infertility Support Groups
Support line provides peer-based support services to people affected by Hepatitis C. Consumer-run support line staffed by specially trained peer counselors to provide emotional support, health information, and referrals.
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Disease/Disability Information
Confidential health information for Hispanic consumers in Spanish and English and helps navigate callers through the health system and provides basic information on a wide range of health topics.
Refers consumers to health care facilities in their community.
Information materials include a comprehensive bilingual prenatal guide called "Atencin Prenatal Temprana y Peridica Gua para Tener un Beb Saludable (Early and Regular Prenatal Care Helping You Have a Health Baby)" and numerous fact sheets on all aspects of prenatal care.
Refers consumers to health care facilities in their community.
Information materials include a comprehensive bilingual prenatal guide called "Atencin Prenatal Temprana y Peridica Gua para Tener un Beb Saludable (Early and Regular Prenatal Care Helping You Have a Health Baby)" and numerous fact sheets on all aspects of prenatal care.
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EPSDT (also called Care for Kids) is the Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program for children who are enrolled in Medicaid.
Offers preventive healthcare services for eligible children ages 0 through 20, including oral healthcare.
Offers preventive healthcare services for eligible children ages 0 through 20, including oral healthcare.
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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
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Child Transportation Programs
Physician Referrals
Offers a free health information helpline to those in need of health information.
First Nurse does not replace 911. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911.
First Nurse does not replace 911. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911.
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A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
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Medical Information Services
Offers a medical information line regarding health questions, doctor referrals and Mercy services. Can also help patients set up doctor's appointments.
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Medical Information Services
Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice.
Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.
Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.
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Support Group Clearinghouses
Urgent Care Centers
Medical Information Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Physician Referrals
Patient advocacy organization serving people with asthma and allergies, aiming to save lives and reduce the burden of these diseases by providing community support, patient and provider education, research, and advocacy. AAFA's comprehensive, evidence-based information and programming promote a better understanding of these diseases to empower patients and providers with knowledge to improve outcomes.
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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Information Services
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
A free public service to answer questions about cancer and help with smoking cessation. Program resources available to patients, family members or friends, health care providers and researchers.
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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Disease/Disability Information
Medical Information Services
Provides health information, what to do if you do not feel well, find a physician to meet your needs, can register you for classes, programs, health screening and support groups.
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Personal emergency response system that offers simple, fast access to help 24 hours a day.
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A non-profit organization dedicated to conquering CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as immune dysfunction syndrome) by supporting research, education, and public policy programs.
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Medical Information Services
Disease/Disability Information
Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
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Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Medical Information Services
Prenatal Care
Offers a Registered Nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers and their families. The RN is able to answer any questions childcare providers or their families have pertaining to the development, social emotional and general health and safety of children in care.
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Medical Information Services
Mercy Family Health Line provides registered nurses 24 hours a day who are trained to provide answers to health care questions on a confidential basis. Can also help refer callers to physicians.
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Physician Referrals
Medical Information Services
Cancer nurses available to talk with and refer people with cancer concerns.
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Medical Information Services
Donated books to school districts designed to reach children, teens, and their families with information and support concerning cancer.
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Offers a Registered Nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers and their families. The RN is able to answer any questions childcare providers or their families have pertaining to the development, social emotional and general health and safety of children in care.
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The helpline is able to answer questions about influenza or COVID-19 for health care professionals and members of the community. The helpline will address topics such as; steps to prevent the illness, how to keep work, school and communities safe, the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Disease (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Public Health and finally, what UIHC is doing in regards to coronavirus.
The helpline is not for patient care needs. Anyone with signs or symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 are encouraged to call for a video visit with a UI Health Care provider.
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Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.
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Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Medical Information Services
Prenatal Care
The Care for Kids Program - an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program - serves residents of Polk and Dallas Counties. EPSDT is the benefit package of Medicaid/Title 19 for individuals under 21 years of age.
The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).
The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).
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Child Transportation Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Physician Referrals
The Population Health team is a free resource available to help patients reach their health and wellness goals.
Nurse Health Coaches work one-on-one with patients and their families to evaluate health needs, environmental factors, and other barriers to their health and wellness. They then help patients establish plans and goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle, working closely with local and state resources to ensure that each person receives the support that they need.
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