GRINNELL — Poweshiek County Public Health is proud to announce its participation in a statewide initiative aimed at reducing cancer-related disparities and improving cancer outcomes for rural Iowans.
The initiative is funded through the State of Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program and is being led by the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD), which serves as the lead contractor for the grant. Through this effort, MCPHD is partnering with 67 local public health agencies across Iowa, including Poweshiek County Public Health, to implement a coordinated, evidence-based approach to cancer prevention, screening, early detection and access to care.
This collaborative initiative provides coverage across all rural Iowa counties, ensuring communities throughout the state have access to resources and support designed to improve cancer outcomes and reduce health disparities.
Through the program, Poweshiek County Public Health and its statewide partners will work to:
- Increase awareness of cancer prevention and early detection strategies
- Expand access to cancer screening services
- Reduce lung cancer risk through radon testing and mitigation efforts
- Strengthen Iowa’s rural radon mitigation workforce
- Improve access to cancer-related healthcare services through telehealth and financial assistance programs
As part of the initiative, a statewide social media campaign is being developed to raise awareness of cancer prevention resources, screening opportunities and radon education. Additional program resources, including dermatoscopes and radon test kits, will be made available through upcoming implementation efforts.
By working together through a network of trusted local public health agencies, this initiative seeks to create sustainable improvements in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment access for rural residents throughout Iowa.
Call (641) 236-2385 for more information or visit uph.link/GrinnellPublicHealth to learn more about Poweshiek Public Health services.
