Iowa Health Book: Miscellaneous
THE NATIONAL HEALTH AGENCIES OF IOWA (NHAI) is a federation of 14 Iowa health agencies. They are affiliated with national organizations, they are volunteer directed and they are serving Iowans. The federation facilitates and participates in state employee workplace campaigns and events to inform the public of the programs and services made available to Iowans by its member agencies. DESIGNATIONS TO NHAI WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBER AGENCIES.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, IOWA DIVISION
1-800-227-2345
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education and service.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, IOWA AFFILIATE
(515) 276-2237
Provides educational literature and direct support services to children and adults with diabetes. Dedicated to funding research to find a cure for this serious, often fatal disease which affects more than 140,000 Iowans.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF IOWA
1-800-362-1643
450,000 Iowans suffer with respiratory disease like emphysema, lung cancer, chronic bronchities, and asthma. Through research, community service and education, we're caring about every breath you take.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION IOWA CHAPTER
(515) 278-0636
To seek the cause, cure and prevention of arthritis through research and education, while providing supporting services for people with the disease.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, IOWA CHAPTER
1-800-798-5151
Established to ensure a cure for this disease. In Iowa, we pursue this goal through research, education, public policy and by providing access to quality medical care.
EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA
(515) 241-8294
Provides services to people with epilepsy, including distribution of printed information, maintenance of video library, local self-help organizations and assistance in coping.
IOWA SOCIETY TO PREVENT BLINDNESS
(515) 244-4341
Dedicated to preserving sight and preventing unnecessary blindness through education, research, and vision screening programs. Our programs and services have saved the sight of countless Iowans.
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION, IOWA CHAPTER
1-800-533-2873
Gives more money to diabetes research than any other non-governmental health agency in the world - with 82% going to its research programs. 1-800-JDF-CURE
LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MID-AMERICA CHAPTER
1-800-256-1075
Dedicated to seeking the cause and eventual cure for leukemia. Supports research, patient aid, public/professional education and community service.
MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION, IOWA CHAPTER
1-800-627-2412
Dedicated to the prevention of birth defects and improving the outcome of pregnancy through initiation and support of medical services, research, public and professional education.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, IOWA CHAPTER
(319) 393-8905
Seeks cures or effective treatments for 40 neuromuscular diseases through research grants funded in Iowa. MDA helps Iowa families with patient services, orthopedic equipment, clinics, camps, support groups and education.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF IOWA
1-800-369-3619
The National Kidney Foundation of Iowa provides patient services, public and professional education on kidney/urinary tract diseases and their treatment.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, IOWA CHAPTER
1-800-798-6677
The Iowa Chapter is dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of multiple sclerosis and to optimizing the quality of life for the individuals with the disease.
THE EASTER SEAL OF IOWA
(515) 289-1933
Offers programs which help people with disabilities achieve maximum independence. Programs include: Camp Sunnyside, Respite Care, FaRM, Vocational Training, Work Services, Information and Referral, Equipment Loans, Transportation, and Scholarships.
National Health Agencies of Iowa
Our greatest challenges have been and always will be, improving the quality of life and fulfilling the hopes of thousands of ill and disabled Iowans who are awaiting a remedy to their medical problems. We do this through:
RESEARCH:
NHAI member agencies support research in Iowa and throughout the United States. Since 1987, NHAI member agencies provided well over nine million dollars to medical research at Iowa universities. As government spending shrinks, these grants become more significant.
SERVICES:
In addition to contributing millions of dollars to medical research in Iowa, member agencies provide patient/family services such as: support groups, skills and employment training, specialized equipment, and summer camps. No dollar amount can be assigned to these community services.
PUBLIC/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
The agencies bring national and international authorities to Iowa to share the latest in research, diagnosis and treatments with the medical community. They offer important and timely information on prevention, early diagnosis, healthy lifestyles, clinics and referrals through brochures, presentations and the media. Staff and trained volunteers are available for speeches and presentations.
A Contribution to Your Community
All NHAI member agencies serve the entire state of Iowa. That means the contribution you make helps people you know... fellow Iowans... whether they live in the next county or are the family next door.
When a serious or chronic disease strikes, people know we are here to provide information, support groups, service or equipment for patients and families. Call us, we want to be of service.
The National Health Agencies of Iowa is asking you for your help in our Fall Campaign. You can make a contribution to NHAI and its member agencies through an outright cash give or by a payroll deduction. Your contribution will mean more programs for Iowans and more progress toward better health for you family, friends, and neighbors, for all Iowans!
The University of Iowa community sees firsthand the impact of our health agency research grants. You have been generous donors over the years. We are grateful and thank you.
Please designate one or more NHAI agencies to receive your contribution when you fill out your pledge card this year.
NHAI