Resources

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Resources

Breast and Cervical Cancer: The IDPH Care for Yourself Program has a list of resources for breast and cervical cancer.
Colorectal Cancer: The IDPH Iowa Get Screened Program has a list of resources for colorectal cancer.
Tobacco: The IDPH Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control has support for tobacco cessation.

Iowa Cancer Consortium is Iowa's online source of cancer information.
Iowa Cancer Maps illustrate areas of the state where risk for developing or dying from certain cancers is higher than the state average, and to show trends over time.
Iowa Cancer Registry (ICR) is the state cancer registry that provides data and expertise for assembling and reporting cancer incidence; information regarding changes in trends; and conducting studies in Iowa.
Iowa Health Fact Book is a compilation of state and county statistics about health and social behaviors.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a federal agency that supports research to improve the quality of health care.
American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that works to protect the health and safety of people while providing credible information to enhance health decisions and promote health.
Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) National Partnership supports CCC coalition plans at the state, tribal, territory, U.S. Pacific Island Jurisdictions and local levels.
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Services provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) evaluates and makes recommendations to be incorporated into primary medical care; identifies a research agenda for clinical preventive care.