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What You Need to Know About H.R. 1 and the Changes Coming to Iowa Medicaid
Republished with permission: My City My Health’s full guide to the Medicaid changes coming under H.R. 1 — community engagement requirements, exemptions, timelines, and resources for Iowans.

MyCityMyHealth
1 day ago18 min read


NAACP x Brookings Focus Group — Session 2: AI in Patient Care
Share your voice: NAACP x Brookings focus group on AI in patient care — Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 PM CT.

NAACP National Office
3 days ago1 min read


AAMC x NAACP AI Webinar: AI in Medicine
Joint NAACP/AAMC AI in Medicine webinar — Wednesday, October 21, 1:00–2:00 PM CT.

NAACP National Office
3 days ago1 min read


NAACP x Brookings Focus Group — Session 1: AI in Patient Care
Share your voice: NAACP x Brookings focus group on AI in patient care — Monday, October 19 at 6:00 PM CT.

Victoria Henderson Weber
3 days ago1 min read


Medicaid Changes: What's Next & Where to Get Help — A Community Conversation
Join us October 13 at the Polk County Central Senior Center for a community conversation on what's changing with Medicaid, where to get help, and what local resources are available. Food will be provided.

Victoria Henderson Weber
5 days ago1 min read


September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Save the Homies and Walk for Health Justice
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month , and the NAACP Des Moines Branch is calling on our community to take action — for our...

Victoria Henderson Weber
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Staying Ready: Water Safety and Community Preparedness
As environmental concerns surrounding Iowa’s water systems make headlines, the NAACP Des Moines Branch is urging thoughtful...

Victoria Henderson Weber
Jun 12, 20251 min read


#HEALTHISWEALTH - Community Wellness Survey
Greetings from the NAACP Center for Health Equity! On March 23rd, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....

Victoria Henderson Weber
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month
Freedom Fighters, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of the month, a special movement to erase the stigma of mental...

Victoria Henderson Weber
May 9, 20231 min read


Jacquie Easley: 2023 Remarkable Woman
The NAACP Des Moines Branch would like to congratulate our very own Jacquie Easley McGhee on her recognition as the 2023 Remarkable...

Victoria Henderson Weber
Apr 5, 20231 min read


NAACP Partners with Hy-Vee to Host Vaccination Clinic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hy-Vee Partners with the NAACP to Host Community Vaccination Clinic Oct. 23 Free COVID-19 vaccines, as well as flu...

Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 13, 20213 min read
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