A Few Iowa Health Trends
For the last five years, the Iowa Department of Public Health has tracked health trends related to the overall goal of everyone in the state living a longer, healthier, more productive life. While there [...]
SiedaMile Awards in SIPDO Prevention
Sieda congratulates all of our most recent SiedaMile recipients. The SiedaMile award is given to an individual or aforementioned organizational unit to show appreciation for exhibiting the SiedaMile attributes. These are but are not [...]
Iowa Traffic Safety
The safe driving campaign, Drive Safe Iowa: The Power Is In Your Hands, was recently shared by the Iowa State Patrol and Iowa DOT. The campaign educates drivers on to use safe driving habits to [...]
Tobacco and Stress Awareness
Sieda Tobacco Prevention wishes to increase public stress awareness. Such as causes and ways we can help manage our stress. One thing to avoid for less stress is tobacco and vaping use. That is to [...]
Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms & Resources
June is National Post –Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. In addition, June 27th is also designated as PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying or [...]
World No Tobacco Day 2021
World No Tobacco Day will be held on May 31, 2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) reminds us that Tobacco use causes 8 million deaths every year worldwide. Evidence released this year shows that smokers [...]
“You Are Not Alone” Mental Health Awareness
This message of unity is difficult to embrace when physical and social distancing makes it hard to feel connected to family, friends, and community. We should use this time to focus on the healing [...]
Symptoms of Problem Gambling
According to Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) data from 2019, 315,000 adult Iowans experienced at least one problem related to their gambling in the year prior. “Iowans who have problems with their gambling [...]
Problem Gambling Awareness
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services are increasing awareness of the dangers of gambling in our ten-county catchment area. It is important to raise awareness about Problem Gambling and its effects. According to the [...]
Alcohol Awareness for April
Though other substance concerns make headlines, alcohol use continues to be a health concern. It is the third-leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and affects adults and adolescents alike. Alcohol Awareness Month [...]