Iowa Health Resources
Use the links below to find Iowa health information resources. The list includes site title, website address, and a brief summary of the resources provided.
American Hospital Directory - You can search for any hospital nationwide and find contact information. Profiles include key characteristics, utilization, and financial information as well as number of beds, accreditation status, and approved programs.
DocFinder - This site contains data from the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners on physicians licensed in Iowa, including disciplinary actions.
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources - At this site you will find a "list of lists" to comprehensive resources in health-related subjects, published by Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa.
Iowa Compass - Iowa COMPASS, a program of the Center for Disabilities and Development, is is Iowa's free statewide information and referral service for people with disabilities, their families, their service providers, and other members of the community.
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Division of Health Facilities - The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health and safety of Iowans. The agency is responsible for inspecting, licensing and/or certifying health care providers and suppliers, restaurants and grocery stores, social and charitable gambling operations, hotels and motels, and barber and beauty shops.
- Health Care Facilities in Iowa Book - The Health Facilities Division maintains a complete listing (directory) of all entities licensed and/or certified to operate in the State of Iowa. Select: Entities Book on the web site.
- Health Facilities Report Cards - At this site you can select "report cards" to research and evaluate Iowa-based healthcare facilities.
- Iowa Department of Public Health - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) partners with local public health, policymakers, health care providers, business and many others to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the health of Iowans.
- Center for Health Workforce Planning - assesses and forecasts health workforce supply and demand
- Healthy Iowans 2010 - Healthy Iowans 2010 serves as a road map for improving the health of Iowans.
- Iowa Health Focus newsletter - The Iowa Health Focus is the official newsletter of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). This bimonthly electronic publication provides news and feature stories about current health-related topics from IDPH, its partners and others.
- Iowa Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) is the first national chronic disease prevention program sponsored by the federal government. Through this landmark program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supports complete breast and cervical cancer screening activities in all 50 states.
Iowa Drug Card - A new statewide discount drug card program called the Iowa Drug Card is now available to all Iowa residents. The program, which is free to all Iowans, will provide savings of up to 75% on prescription drugs with average savings of around 30%. There are no restrictions to membership, no income restrictions, no age limit and no applications to fill out. Iowa Drug Card is accepted at over 50,000 national and regional pharmacies around the country. Participating pharmacies include Kmart Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy Rite Aid, and Hy-Vee, as well as thousands of independent pharmacies.
Iowa Go Local - "Iowa Go Local" connects citizens with healthcare providers, services , and facilities in the cities and counties of Iowa. Iowa Go Local
is available through MedlinePlus, a website that offers free, high quality health information in English and Spanish
Iowa Hospital Association - This is a voluntary membership organization that represents hospital and Health system interest
Iowa Insurance Division - This site provides reliable information for Iowans in making informed choices about insurance.
Iowa public and health sciences libraries - Sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, this site provides a list of Iowa libraries that provide health information reference services to the public.
Iowa Public Health Information - This site addresses the information needs of Iowa public health professionals by creating an easy-to-use web site that emphasizes local and state information and provides links to National Library of Medicine (NLM) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resources. It provides training and support to public health professionals in using IPHI, NLM and CDC resources.
Iowa State University Extension - When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business or farm, look to Iowa State University Extension. You can rely on ISU Extension for unbiased, research-based information and education to help you make better decisions today and tomorrow.
- County and area offices - Every county in Iowa has an extension office.
- Food, Nutrition, and Health - This site gives tips for healthy nutrition.
- Family Relationships - Iowa State University Extension gives advice on building strong family relationships.
- Child Care that Works - This site is a child care checklist for parents.
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center - This site by the Cedar Rapids Public Library collects, organizes, and provides access to information about substance
LifeLong Links - This site is a connection to Iowa's aging and disability resources. It includes a range of services and supports available to those facing a loss of independence due to aging and disability.
Maharishi University of Management College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention - This university has a natural health program for all students.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) - SHIIP was created in 1990 to address health insurance questions and problems related to Medicare; Medicare supplement insurance; Medicare managed care and other related issues.
State Library of Iowa - This Web site provides comprehensive information resources for the people of Iowa.
- EBSCOhost - Provides comprehensive access to health related magazine articles and reports, many full-text. EBSCOhost is available to Iowa citizens through their local libraries or the State Library of Iowa Web site. Use this site if you have a State Library card, or go to your local public library to find out about access to EBSCOhost through their Web site.
- Card catalogs - This page provides access to over six hundred Iowa library online catalogs. Materials you find here may be borrowed from any library through your local public library's inter-library loan program. Ask you local librarian for details.
- Iowa Libraries - This page contains links to websites of academic, public, and regional Iowa libraries.
- State Medical Library - The State Medical Library of Iowa provides links to useful health related information.
