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Iowa Department of Public HealthBureau of Policy and Workforce Services321 East 12th St., Lucas State Bldg.Des Moines Iowa, 50319Samra Hiros, Project Primary ContactPhone: 515-423-7900Samra.Hiros@idph.iowa.govhttps://idph.iowa.gov/policy-and-workforce-services/rural-health-primary-careAnticipated Project Period: June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023 (Performance period of two years)Total Budget Request: $31,646,110The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) works with local public health, policymakers, health care providers, businesses and many other types of stakeholders with vested interest in healthcare; the IDPH is able to fulfill our mission of protecting and improving the health of Iowans. Iowa legislation (Iowa Code Chapter 135.107) mandates the IA Center for Rural Health and Primary Care (CRHPC). It is administered by the IDPH and coordinated by the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) staff. In addition to the SORH grant program, the IDPH houses the following programs: Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex), Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), the State Loan Repayment Program (PRIMECARRE), Primary Care Office, and other programs important for improving rural health and addressing health disparities. IDPH is positioned to identify rural health opportunities and collaborate with state and local organizations that focus on underserved populations to develop evidence-based strategies for preventing COVID-19 among populations at highest risk.Iowa?s rural counties fare worse on many health indicators compared to the state average. Rural populations experience higher rates of chronic disease and mortality, health care issues due to unique geographic barriers and other factors that place them at greater risk of dying or being hospitalized due to COVID-19. The primary goals and objectives of the proposed activities are to reduce COVID-19 related health disparities and improve state, local, US territorial and freely associated state health department capacity and services to prevent and control COVID-19 infection (or transmission) among populations at higher risk and that are underserved. By engaging in activities that support the following CDC strategies: Resources and Services, Infrastructure Support and Partner Mobilization, the IDPH will employ targeted education strategies and implement cross-sectoral partnerships, with traditional organizations and non-traditional partners, to decrease the risk for COVID-19. Cultural and linguistically responsive information to facilitate access to health-related services will be employed to address barriers to care in disproportionately affected communities.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
