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Iowa Community HUB selected to ACL’s National Learning Community for Hubs

ACL, in partnership with the CDC, is pleased to announce the selection of 58 organizations for participation in the Community Care Hub National Learning Community (NLC). The organizations, representing 32 states, will engage in one of two learning tracks to bring together organizations serving as Community Care Hubs that are either in development or interested in expansion.

CDC Falls Prevention Grant

Fueled by a recently awarded $1 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Iowa State University researchers, the Iowa Community HUB and community partners will study new strategies to help reduce risks of falls in older adults.

Webinar to Address Substance Misuse During COVID-19

The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Iowa hosted a webinar on June 25 with local partners CHPcommunity, UCS Healthcare, Employee and Family Resources, and special guest Mayor Scott Cirksena, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowans struggling with substance use disorders, and how all Iowans can help.