Welcome to the Iowa Public Health Association. 

In 2010 IPHA celebrates its 85th Anniversary as the voice for public health in Iowa. 

The Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) is the professional association for Iowa's public health community.  IPHA's diverse membership is unified by a shared mission and vision.

Mission Statement: To mobilize a diverse membership to lead and advocate for public health.

Vision Statement: Meeting the public health needs of all Iowans through a recognized, valued and well-supported public health system.

What is public health?  Who does it?  Why is it important?

Here are some great resources for general information to answer these questions:

• What Is Public Health? (one-page document produced by the American Public Health Association)
• Public Health Matters to Every Iowan, Every Day (one-page document produced by the Iowa Public Health Association)
• Healthiest Nation in One Generation (video produced by the American Public Health Association)
• A Healthier America Begins with You (video produced by the American Public Health Association for National Public Health Week 2010)
• This Is Public Health (video produced by the University of Iowa College of Public Health)
• This Is Public Health (video produced by the Association of Schools of Public Health)

CONTACT US:  

Iowa Public Health Association  - P.O. Box 13181 . Des Moines, IA 50310

iowapha@gmail.com  //  515.491.7804

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