New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
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 cancer due to a history of smoking. The newly updated guideline recommends yearly screening for people aged 50 to 80 years old who smoke or [...]
Sieda Community Action Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday
Sieda Community Action will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of the the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 at 8:00 a.m. for normal business. Sieda will also be closed for the New Year's Day holiday on Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2. We will reopen on Wednesday, January [...]
Seasonal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
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 (SAD) may affect as many as 11 million people in the U.S. each year, and 25 million more may have a milder form called the [...]
Kids and Lottery Tickets – Gift Responsibly
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 a growing public health concern. Research has shown that the earlier a person participates in gambling activities the more likely they are to develop a [...]
Closed for Thanksgiving
Sieda Community Action will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. We will re-open for our regular hours on Monday, November 27 at 8:00 a.m. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!
Lung Cancer & Tobacco Prevention
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 16, 2023. The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout, challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. This event brings people together in [...]
Children & Senior Christmas Programs in our Counties 2023
Sieda is working hard to secure the opportunity for low-income families to receive in some way gifts for Christmas. We have programs in December for the pre-qualified low-income senior households in several counties. As well as, Children's gifts for 0-18 year-olds living in low-income homes in multiple counties. Plus, our centers provide Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) for those that qualify. [...]
Kaylee Stockwell Classroom Received Champion Grant from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation
Kaylee Stockwell, a Teacher at the Ottumwa – 1st Lutheran Sieda Head Start Center, received the Classroom Champion Grant. For the second year, the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation offers the Classroom Champions mini-grant program. The grant is to help Pre-K - 12th-grade teachers and para-educators who serve the students of Wapello County. The Legacy Foundation recognizes that many teachers and [...]
Staff Member’s Anniversaries for November
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of November. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your Work Anniversary, we’d like to express how much we enjoy having you with us. Your professional life is a [...]
Sieda Offices Closed for Veterans Day
On Friday, November 10, Sieda Community Action offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Sieda will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m. To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.