Health Policy
In October 2009, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC, will begin issuing new quantities and types of foods to participants. This will be the first substantial change for this program since it began more...
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State Representative David E. Heaton talks with Iowa Chapter members during the Legislative Breakfast event.
Throughout the state, a number of organizations are focused on the prevention of prematurity. Despite best efforts, premature babies continue to be born at an alarming rate. As active community partners, The Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics...
Read More...Off to a Good Start is a coalition that offers specific policy recommendations to improve Iowa ’s child health services across six goal areas. Young children’s health care critically impacts their healthy growth, educational, and social success. Children...
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