Funding Renewal for Iowa Cancer Consortium Fuels Local Cancer Survivorship and Prevention Work
CORALVILLE, IA – August 14, 2025 – The Iowa Cancer Consortium announced the recipients of over $200,000 in grant funding through its FY26 Iowa Cancer Plan Implementation Grant and FY26 Cancer Survivorship Grant. Nine organizations across the state were awarded up to $25,000 each for their projects that run through May 31, 2026, with topics…
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Bringing Cancer Data Home: The 99 Counties Project
Did you know Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the country? That’s a tough reality—but it’s one we can face by working together, community by community. That’s where the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project comes in. Launched by the Iowa Cancer Registry, this initiative makes sure every county in Iowa…
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Mass Found During Lung Cancer Screening: What Comes Next?
By Steve Sullivan, Mary Greeley Medical Center (view original article) Brad’s been smoking for more than 50 years, which made him the perfect candidate for lung screening. The screening procedure indicated a mass, which made the central Iowa man a perfect candidate for an advanced lung biopsy procedure performed by Dr. Tamim Mahayni, a McFarland Clinic pulmonologist.…
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Meet Klaudia Hernandez: 2025 Practicum Student
Hello! My name is Klaudia Hernandez, I am excited to be completing my practicum experience this summer at the Iowa Cancer Consortium! For my project I will be assisting in the evaluation of the 2022-2027 Iowa Cancer Plan. This project involves examining the plan’s effectiveness in reaching its goals, identifying areas for improvement, and providing…
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Board of Directors Provides Continuity and Proven Leadership for Iowa Cancer Consortium During Uncertain Times
CORALVILLE, IA – July 8, 2025 – All six incumbent board candidates for the Iowa Cancer Consortium Board of Directors were reelected by Consortium membership for the FY26-FY27 (July 2025-June 2027) term. Joining them for her first term is Kaitlin Emrich, MPH, director of the Black Hawk County Public Health Department. “This continuity in strong…
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Supporting Life After Cancer: How Hall Perrine Cancer Center Is Redefining Survivorship Care
Written by Alissa McEowen, Hall Perrine Cancer Center It’s clear: we need to focus on cancer survivorship. With more than 171,000 cancer survivors in Iowa, we have a growing need for survivorship support across our state. Survivors face unique physical, emotional, and practical challenges that extend throughout their lives. Current guidelines emphasize the importance of…
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Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center: Lessons Learned from Cancer Survivorship Grant
Written by Carey Wellington, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center In July 2025, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center received an Enhancing Psychosocial Support for Cancer Survivors grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). View Webinar Recording: Southeast…
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New Iowa Cancer Registry Tool – Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA)
By Alexa Stallings The Iowa Cancer Registry is revolutionizing the way cancer data is explored with its newest tool, Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA). With CAMSA, Iowans can now access cancer data at a more local level than ever before, giving communities greater insight into cancer cases and risk compared to the…
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It’s better to know – Making sure your private well water is safe
By Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Spring in Iowa is a great time to watch the Redbud Trees bloom, listen to the hypnotic sound of frogs – and if you’re a private well owner – test your drinking water quality. The #1 responsibility of the 230,000 Iowans…
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What Cancer Control Partners Need to Know about the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session
Post-Session Update: June 9, 2025 Dear Iowa Cancer Consortium members and partners, The 2025 Iowa General Assembly (state legislature) adjourned on May 15, 2025. Bills that successfully passed the full House and full Senate have been sent to the Governor, who can choose whether to sign a bill into law. She can also choose to veto…
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