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Story County Family Services - Health

Location Name
Story County Family Services - Health
226 SE 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers. Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

Also can perform blood lead testing, developmental screenings and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

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United Way of the Midlands

Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline

Location Name
Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline
1501 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Confidential health information for Hispanic consumers in Spanish and English. Helps navigate callers through the health system and provides basic information on a wide range of health topics.

Refers consumers to health care facilities in their community.

Information materials include a comprehensive bilingual prenatal guide and numerous fact sheets on all aspects of prenatal care.

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Promise Community Health Center

Location Name
Promise Community Health Center
33 4th Street NW, Sioux Center, IA 51250

The Population Health team is a free resource available to help patients reach their health and wellness goals.

Nurse Health Coaches work one-on-one with patients and their families to evaluate health needs, environmental factors, and other barriers to their health and wellness. They then help patients establish plans and goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle, working closely with local and state resources to ensure that each person receives the support that they need.

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MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Location Name
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
1000 4th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Mercy Family Health Line provides registered nurses 24 hours a day who are trained to provide answers to health care questions on a confidential basis. Can also help refer callers to physicians.
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National Institute of Health

Location Name
National Institute of Health
NHLBI Center for Health Information, Building 31A, MSC 2480, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
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Hepatitis C Association

Location Name
Hepatitis C Association
1351 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Support line provides peer-based support services to people affected by Hepatitis C.  Consumer-run support line staffed by specially trained peer counselors to provide emotional support, health information, and referrals.
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My Nurse Call Center

Location Name
My Nurse Call Center
4280 Sergeant Road, Suite 102, Sioux City, IA 51106

Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice. Can also refer individuals to medical locations and urgent care centers.  Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.

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American Cancer Society - Iowa

Location Name
American Cancer Society - Iowa
PO Box 715, Des Moines, IA 50303
Provides brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and cover topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and smoking.
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RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

Location Name
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
1660 International Drive, Suite 600, Mc Lean, VA 22102

Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.

Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.

Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.

Helpline.

Online support community.

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Mary Greeley Medical Center

Location Name
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Offers a free health information helpline to those in need of health information.  First Nurse does not replace 911. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911.
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Story County Family Services - Health

Location Name
Story County Family Services - Health
226 SE 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Offers a registered nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers, families, and communities. Including health and safety policies and procedures, guidance for children with special health care needs, best practice for safe and quality childcare.

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EveryStep Care and Support Services

Location Name
EveryStep Care and Support Services
3000 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

Offers an Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The focus of the EPSDT Care for Kids program is to inform families of the benefits they receive with Medicaid/Title 19. -help individuals secure a medical and dental home. Ensure that eligible individuals receive and understand the importance of preventative health care. Link families to other community resources to improve their health and well-being (WIC, Early ACCESS, parenting classes, child care assistance, housing assistance, food pantries, etc.).

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MercyOne - Des Moines

Location Name
MercyOne - Des Moines
1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Offers a medical information line regarding health questions, doctor referrals and Mercy services. Can also help patients set up doctor's appointments.
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Marshall County Family Services

Location Name
Marshall County Family Services
1001 South 18th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Offers a registered nurse who provides technical assistance, guidance, community resources, support, and trainings to childcare providers, families, and communities. Including health and safety policies and procedures, guidance for children with special health care needs, best practice for safe and quality childcare.

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National Cancer Institute

Location Name
National Cancer Institute
BG 9609 MSC 9760, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
A free public service to answer questions about cancer and help with smoking cessation. Program resources available to patients, family members or friends, health care providers and researchers.
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MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center

Location Name
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
3421 West 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702

Provides answers to health care questions. 

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Nebraska Medicine

Location Name
Nebraska Medicine
987400 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198
Cancer nurses available to talk with and refer people with cancer concerns.
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Marshall County Family Services

Location Name
Marshall County Family Services
1001 South 18th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Maternal Health provides information about what to expect during pregnancy, including how to deal with physical and emotional changes and advice to prepare for the arrival of the new baby. Can also provide vitamins and help with locating health care providers. Child and Adolescent Health coordinates free dental services, including screenings and fluoride varnishes. Can also perform blood lead testing and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

Also can perform blood lead testing, developmental screenings and provide information and referrals to health and dental care services in the area, including mental health.

Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands

Solve ME/CFS Initiative

Location Name
Solve ME/CFS Initiative
350 North Glendale Avenue, Suite B, Unit 368, Glendale, CA 91206

Working to conquer CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as immune dysfunction syndrome) by supporting research, education, and public policy programs.

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American Sexual Health Association

Location Name
American Sexual Health Association
PO Box 13827, Durham, NC 27709

Provides education and resources regarding sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs). Online resources include: Ask the Expert services in the online forum. No cost to browse all of the questions and answers or submit a new question for a fee. Person to Person service allows you to speak to a health communication specialist for 20 minutes for $20. Make an appointment online.

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Illinois Department of Human Services

Location Name
Illinois Department of Human Services
100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62704

Provides information and referral for mental health services for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind individuals in the state of Illinois.

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Location Name
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 660, Arlington, VA 22202

Patient advocacy organization serving individuals with asthma and allergies, aiming to save lives and reduce the burden of these diseases by providing community support, patient and provider education, research, and advocacy. AAFA’s comprehensive, evidence-based information and programming promote a better understanding of these diseases to empower patients and providers with knowledge to improve outcomes. 

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