The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2024 Healthiest State Workplace, Individual, and Youth Power Awards. The winners were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of their employees and community during an in-person award ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th during the Workplace Wellbeing Conference. Lt. Governor Adam Gregg was in attendance to honor the winners and finalists’ work in their communities.

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Iowa is in the midst of an obesity crisis that is not only heavily impacting those living with the chronic disease, but causing more than $1 billion in higher healthcare, absenteeism and disability costs to employers, according to a new study by Global Data PLC. Considering the staggering costs of obesity and overweight on workplaces across the state, it is time for businesses to step up to support the wellbeing of their employees.

During each week of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we want to give Iowans ways to celebrate and start conversations around mental health! Week five’s theme is Keep the Conversation Going Week. Checkout the blog for more information and resources!

During each week of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we want to give Iowans ways to celebrate and start conversations around mental health! Week five’s theme is Mural and Art Engagement Week. Checkout the blog for more information and resources!

During each week of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we want to give Iowans ways to celebrate and start conversations around mental health! Week three’s theme is Wear Green week. Checkout the blog for more information and resources!

During each week of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we want to give Iowans ways to celebrate and start conversations around mental health! Week two’s theme is Stop and Smell the Flowers week. Checkout the blog for more information and resources!

During each week of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we want to give Iowans ways to celebrate and start conversations around mental health! Week one’s theme is tie-dye week Checkout the blog for more information and resources!

See how 2023 Healthiest State Award Winners spent their prize money to continue their work.

Volunteer Iowa announced the launch of the 10th annual Give Back Iowa Challenge, an eight-week challenge from April 1 - May 31, 2024, aimed at engaging Iowans in employer supported volunteering. Alliant Energy and the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative have returned this year as partners to support the challenge. Iowa employers are encouraged to pre-register by March 31st but can elect to participate at any time during the Challenge.

We all know that vacations can lead to unpredictable eating patterns, and that can lead to crabby kiddos, dehydrated adults and overall fatigue. I want to share with you my top five spring break travel hacks that will set you up for nutrition success whether you’re flying or driving to your final destination!

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, a leading well-being non-profit organization, is proud to announce the release of its annual report for 2023.

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The Healthiest State Initiative is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Jennifer Groos of Iowa Primary Care Association and Primary Health Care B. Engebretsen Medical Clinic and Becky Woody of HealthPartners UnityPoint Health will join the organization’s leadership with three-year terms.

The Healthiest State Initiative wants to recognize Iowa’s workplaces, schools, health care providers, youth, and individuals for their efforts to support the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans through the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Applications are now open through 5:00 PM on January 26! Apply now at www.IowaHealthiestState.com/Awards.

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