November 20, 2009
 
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As part of our mission "To improve the health of the people and communities we serve" Iowa Health System engages in community health programs and services throughout Iowa. That's means working not only with our hospitals and physicians' offices, but also with daycare centers, schools, chambers of commerce, churches--throughout the entire community--to make differences that will last for a lifetime. Below are a few examples of how we're working together.

Festival of Trees and Lights
In 1984 the Festival of Trees and Lights made its debut in Des Moines, and since that time families and friends of all ages have eagerly awaited this fun-filled event to kick-off the holiday season. With beautifully decorated trees, dazzling light displays, and special events, Festival has become a central Iowa tradition. The Festival helps provide revenue to support the Child Life and Advocacy programs at Blank Children's Hospital.
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Live Drug Free
Providing information about living drug free for physicians, parents, teachers, community organizations, and youth.
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My Nurse
My Nurse is a free health information service for the public, sponsored by Iowa Health System and staffed by registered nurses 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Safe Kids - Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines SAFE KIDS Coalition is a diverse group of individuals who strive to prevent unintentional injuries from occurring to children ages 14 and under. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death to children in this age group, and we work to keep Greater Des Moines’ children from becoming statistics.
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Think First Iowa
Think First Iowa is a school-based assembly program geared toward junior high and high school students. It focuses on the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries experienced by 5,000 Iowans a year, most of them between the age of 15 and 24. Brain and spinal cord injuries have a devastating effect on Iowa’s greatest natural resources - its young people.
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