Program Library
Learn about programs offered in Iowa that improve health, prevent injury, and enhance quality of life.
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Falls Prevention
A Matter of Balance
Specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults
HARP Program
The Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP) is delivered by an occupational therapist (OT) in an older adult’s home to identify hazards and develop a plan to reduce falls.
Healthy Steps for Older Adults
A falls prevention program for adults 50+ that reduces fall risk through screening, assessment, and a 2.5-hour safety workshop, with a follow-up in four weeks.
Stepping On
Small group falls prevention program for older adults with a focus on balance, strength, and medication and vision review.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention
Tai Chi has a significant protective effect on fall risk among older adults. This is a recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based program.
Physical Activity
Bingocize
Bingocize is a health promotion program that integrates general exercises and health education with the popular game of bingo. Improves physical and mental health and great for falls prevention.
Optimal Living for Cancer Survivors
Above + Beyond Cancer Optimal Living Programs are free to cancer survivors and open to caregivers and the community. 25+ programs to choose from.
Walk with Ease
Improves general health and can safely make physical activity part of one's everyday life. Check out Iowa State University's website to learn more.
This is a recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based program.
Health Education and Self Management
Better Choices, Better Health
Also known as Chronic Disease Self Management Program - helps adults of all ages and caregivers manage the symptoms of chronic diseases.
This is a recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based program.
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
Self-monitoring blood pressure is the regular measurement of blood pressure by an individual outside the clinical setting, either at home or elsewhere.
Cancer Education Series
Above and Beyond Cancer hosts a weekly Cancer Education Series tailored to cancer patients and survivors covering cancer topics with a variety of experts. Meets in person as well as online.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Evidence-based lifestyle change program to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Check out IDPH's website to learn more.
Diabetes Self Management Education and Support
Provides people with diabetes with information and skills to manage the disease on a day-to-day basis. Check out IDPH's website to learn more.
5-2-1-0
5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! is a nationally recognized and evidenced-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits.
Nutrition
Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks connects low-income families with healthy food grown by Iowa farmers.
Healthy LifeStars
Dedicated to ending childhood obesity through education, awareness and changed habits to influence future generations of healthy children. Check out University of Iowa's website to learn more.
Produce Prescription Program
Helps foster healthier eating habits to prevent and manage chronic diseases while improving food insecurity and health.