Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

10/19/2026

A new course from the de Beaumont Foundation provides an opportunity to learn practical solutions and practice real life health communications challenges. Visit the link to learn more about the training and how it supports strengthening public health communications.

Talking Health On-Demand Training is a free, six-hour course that helps public health professionals communicate clearly.

10/17/2026

An article from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights research about displacement and community driven solutions aimed at prevention and support. Visit the link to learn more about displacement impacts communities and health.

This research roundup brings together research and stories illustrating how displacement happens, the harm it causes, and innovative solutions to prevent it and support recovery.

10/15/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to join partners as part of a career panel during the Principal x Girl Scouts takeover day!

10/14/2026

We are thrilled to be a part of such a powerful investment in our communities youth!

10/13/2026

Excited to participate with partners focused on addressing the social drivers of health!

10/09/2026

Findings from the 2026 KFF Women’s Health Survey highlights the growing difficulties women face in accessing health care. Visit the link to read more about how women are attempting to navigate affordability challenges.

As health care costs dominate the national political conversation, our 2026 KFF Women’s Health Survey shows the toll those costs are taking on women. Our new nationally representative survey of women and men ages 18–64 finds costs remain a major barrier for women, specifically — causing everyt...

10/06/2026

A brief from the Urban Institute highlights the increasing struggle renters are facing to pay for their housing. Visit the link to read more about how 1 in 5 working-age renters (ages 18-64) reported that they did not pay the full amount of rent or were late at some point in 2025.

In this brief, we examine 2019–25 trends in the share of adults ages 18 to 64, both renters and homeowners, who had challenges paying housing and utility costs.

10/01/2026

Join community partners to learn more about Medicaid program changes that may affect you or your family members at an October 13th event organized by My City My Health.

Medicaid is changing, and many people still have questions about what comes next.

On October 13, we’re bringing the conversation into the community.

This event is focused on helping people understand what to look for, where to go for help, and what local resources are available if Medicaid changes affect you or someone you know.

You’ll have a chance to ask questions, hear from community partners, and connect with people who can help you navigate the process.

October 13, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Polk County Central Senior Center
2008 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Food will be provided.

Hosted with My City My Health, United Way of Central Iowa, Polk County Health Department, and the Des Moines NAACP.

Please share this with someone who may need the information.

09/28/2026

The CDC has released 2025 BRFSS Survey Data and Documentation. Visit the link to learn more about state-level data including information on health-risk behaviors, clinical preventive health practices, chronic illnesses, and health care access.

BRFSS has a long history in behavioral and chronic disease surveillance. Fifteen states participated in the first BRFSS, conducted in 1984.

09/25/2026

Applications for Cohort 2 of the MIHF Small Business Fellowship close today! For more information visit https://www.midiowahealth.org/initiatives/small-business-fellowship