Health Related Links

Health Department Links

Agencies and Organizations:

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services: https://hhs.iowa.gov/
• Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing: https://dial.iowa.gov/
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• Iowa Public Health Association: https://iowapha.org/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov

Online Services:

• Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
  https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do
  Health Facilities Division
• National Women's Health Information Center
  https://www.womenshealth.gov
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Health Resources:

• United States Department of Agriculture
  https://www.myplate.gov/ 
  My Plate
• Your Life Iowa (from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services)
  https://yourlifeiowa.org/ 
  Help for alcohol, drugs, gambling and suicide

Consumer Safety and Product Recall Resources:

• WWW.RECALLS.GOV
  https://www.recalls.gov
  The online source for recalls and unsafe, hazardous, or defective product information from all six government agencies working to protect consumers. A one stop shop to link with all recall information.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  https://www.cpsc.gov
  Covers over more than 15,000 kinds of products used in and around the home, in sports, recreation and schools.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  https://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
  Covers recall information related to motor vehicles from 1966 to present. This includes vehicle products which experienced a safety-related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
• The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
  https://www.uscg.mil
  Investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. The USCG reviews safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations related recreational boats, boat manufacturers, and boat safety issues.
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS)
  https://www.fsis.usda.gov
  The FSIS inspects and regulates meat, poultry products, and eggs.
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  https://www.fda.gov
  The FDA covers recalls associated with food, pet and farm animal food, drugs, medication, vaccines, medical devices, veterinary products, blood and plasma products, and cosmetics.
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  https://www.epa.gov
  The EPA covers recalls involving pesticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and vehicle emission testing.