Modernizing Public Health

"What should every Iowan reasonably expect from local and state public health?"

A partnership between local and state public health is working to advance the quality and performance of public health in Iowa. Through the Modernizing Public Health in Iowa initiative, the partnership is defining basic standards of service delivery to all Iowans.

Modernizing Public Health in Iowa is a continuation of Redesigning Public Health in Iowa. Redesign focused on the development of the Iowa Public Health Standards, and developing a plan to implement those standards. Modernization in Iowa will focus on bringing about the actions described in the implementation plan. Both Redesign and Modernization are partnerships between local and state public health.

If you have questions about Modernizing Public Health in Iowa please contact Joy Harris, the Modernizing Public Health in Iowa Coordinator at 515-281-3377 .

Latest Updates:

September 2016

Public Health Advisory Council Meeting - September 1, 2016

The first meeting of an expanded Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC), which includes a mix of returning and new members, took place on September 1, 2016 at the Iowa Department of Public Health. The members introduced themselves to one another and reviewed Iowa Code Chapter 135A, which directly relates to the formation and direction of the PHAC. The council was introduced to data regarding current health issues in Iowa and new and current ideas in defining the governmental public health system not only in Iowa, but nationally. The Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Gerd Clabaugh, gave his charge to the council. Amy Thoreson and Danielle Petit-Majewski were both voted uanaimously and uncontested as the Chair Person and Vice Chair Person, respectively. The first meeting of the PHAC was on of learning and coming together, to ensure a successful and productive Council. The council meets again on November 3, 2016.