Sieda Community Action is seeking candidates from Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties to serve as low-income representatives* on our board of directors. Sieda’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the nonprofit [...]
Vaping can post numerous risks and fire hazards that many may not be aware of. Here is a list of possible fire hazards to watch for. Vape batteries can explode when carried in pockets or [...]
February is American Heart Month & use of inhaled nicotine from tobacco products such as cigarettes or vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, including about a third of [...]
An exciting update in Iowa, Narcan is now offered OTC (over the counter) at many pharmacies and super stores, think Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Hy-Vee and CVS. Narcan is a 4mg opioid overdose reversal medication [...]
The American Cancer Society (ACS) released an update to its 2013 lung cancer screening guidelines on Nov. 1, that guide’s screening for healthcare providers and their patients who are at high risk for lung [...]
Seasonal depression is a mood disorder that happens every year at the same time. In general, seasonal affective disorder starts in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer. Seasonal affective disorder [...]
The Gift Responsibly Campaign is designed to raise public awareness about the risks of youth problem gambling and to educate communities on the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children. Youth problem gambling is [...]
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 [...]
