Events

The Healthiest State Initiative holds several events throughout the year to engage community contributors and leaders in constructive conversation to improve the health and well-being of Iowans. See what we’re up to:

• Calendar

  

  See all of the Healthiest State Initiative events including registration for our upcoming Make It OK ambassador trainings plus endorsed events.

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• Request an Endorsement

  

  If your own event is aimed at improving the health and well-being of Iowans in your community, apply to use our seal of approval.

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• Healthiest State Annual Conference

  

  Register to attend the 2022 Healthiest State Workplace Wellbeing Conference on April 27

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• Annual Walk

  

  The Annual Walk is an opportunity to join thousands of other Iowans statewide in walking for 30 minutes.

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• Healthiest State Month

  

  It's all about 5-2-1-0 in October! October is Healthiest State Month and there are a number of ways for you to participate.

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• 5-2-1-0 Summit

  

  Learn from experts from across the state implementing 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! in schools, early care, out-of-school programs, health care clinics and communities.

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• Awards

  

  Finalists recognized during an online ceremony on Feb. 17.

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• 2022 Conference Speakers

  Check out the speaker line-up for the 2022 Workplace Wellbeing Conference!

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• Iowa Cities Walking Challenge

  

  The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has partnered with the Iowa League of Cities for a new competition as part of the Annual Healthiest State Walk on October 5th. Register for your city's walk as an individual to help them win!

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