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.
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 1...
Offers a toll-free hotline that provides medical health information for women in Iowa. Topics covered include birth control and pregnancy, breast and cervical cancer, immunizations, child and infant health, domestic abuse, maternal and prenatal care, sexually transmitted diseases, perinatal depression, heart disease or other health related topics.
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 p...
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 c...
Support line provides peer-based support services to people affected by hepatitis C. This consumer-run support line is staffed by specially trained peer counselors to provide emotional support, health information, and referrals.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is the world’s oldest and largest patient advocacy organization serving people with asthma and allergies. It aims 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 ...
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.
Provides brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and cover topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and smoking.
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.
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 tw...
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 aswers, or submit a new question for a fee. www.askexpertsnow.comPerson to Person service s...
Iowa Total Care is one of two MCO's that Iowa Medicaid is contracting out. Iowa Total Care offers a free 24/7 nurse advice line that members can use to get their health questions answered quickly and easily. Medical professionals are ready to address member questions and help set up doctor appointments. To learn more or to have health questions ans...
Offers a medical information line regarding health questions, doctor referrals and Mercy services. Can also help patients set up doctor's appointments.
Provides a health information service who will offer answers, advice and care to all your health needs.
Personal emergency response system that offers simple, fast access to help 24 hours a day.
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.
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.
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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