For November, Sieda Tobacco Prevention would like everyone to be aware of the Great American Smokeout. The Great American Smokeout occurs annually on the third Thursday of November, this year it lands on November [...]
Over the past year, Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) have provided services to approximately 1,500 individuals for addiction, and mental health co-occurring conditions. Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment has maintained CARF Accreditation [...]
WHY ARE TOBACCO PRODUCTS SO HARD TO QUIT? Tobacco products are addictive because they contain nicotine. Nicotine keeps people using tobacco products, even when they want to stop. Nicotine is highly addictive & found [...]
Halloween is often considered to be the beginning of the holiday season. If you are wondering how to throw a party and make it great without alcohol, here are some tips on how to [...]
Have you ever needed help for yourself or a loved one, but did not know where to turn? Your Life Iowa (yourlifeiowa.org) is a great resource right at your fingertips. This organization is funded [...]
Suicide claimed the lives of almost 48,000 people in the United States in 2021*. In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan and 1.7 million attempted [...]
Ilene Johnson had her retirement party Tuesday, August 22nd. Congratulations for a much deserved break on your long 32 years journey with us. You have been with us for the ups and downs, plus [...]
Quitline Iowa is a free resource that offer's the (2 AA's & R) Ask- every patient if they use Tobacco/Nicotine, Advise- all tobacco users to quit, Refer-Connect those ready to quit to Quitline Iowa. [...]
We had several SIPDO Coordinators from the Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Unit attended the 2023 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference. Chuck Russell - Wapello County SIPDO Coordinator, Mark Grego - Mahaska County SIPDO Coordinator, [...]
August is national wellness month and a reminder to prioritize self-care, be aware of your health, and create wellness routines in our daily lives. Self-care is an essential factor in stress reduction for all, [...]
