📣 Looking for Health Insurance for Your Child? 🩺

Visit InsureKidsNow.gov to learn about free or low-cost health coverage options available through Medicaid and CHIP, including Iowa’s HAWK-I program.

✅ Coverage includes doctor visits, dental, vision, prescriptions, mental health services & more
✅ Many families qualify based on income, even if they work or have other insurance
✅ Apply online or by calling 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)

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Hey Iowa, May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Together, let’s end mental illness stigma and support those who are seeking treatment.

Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org #makeitokIOWA #HeyIowa

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Measles is spread through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes. The disease can live up to 2 hours in the air!

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for measles information and how to protect yourself and your family.

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during May!

Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950.

**Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday PRIOR to the meal!**

MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles.
Talk with your healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are protected from measles.

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for information on measles and measles containing vaccine.

Measles is serious for people of all ages, but some groups are more likely to have complications with the virus:
- Children younger than 5
- Pregnant women
- People with weakened immune system

Symptoms of measles will start around 7-14 days after being exposed. If you have symptoms of measles, CALL your healthcare provider immediately.

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for information on measles and how to protect yourself and your family.

It’s OK to have a mental illness — many people do. #makeitokIOWA is a community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding about mental illness.

Learn more at MakeItOKIowa.org