Healthy Polk 2020 - Polk County Iowa

Healthy Polk 2020

Recent News

Monday, March 26, 2012

Healthy Polk leaders working on physically active youth

Friday, January 20, 2012

Healthy Polk 2020 provides access to nutritious foods

Monday, August 29, 2011

Food leaders gather for Healthy Polk 2020

Healthy Polk is a movement of individuals, businesses, and community organizations focused on improving the quality of life and health status of people in the community.

10 priorities that will help everyone in Polk County achieve better health, longevity, and quality of life.

Devote additional resources to prevention and wellness. Provide youth with more ways to be physically active every day in school so they learn to become active adults. Increase the availability of accessible, affordable public transportation. Make sure that all people living in Polk County have health care insurance coverage. Expand health coverage and services for families who can’t afford private insurance but don’t qualify for public programs.

Ensure equal access to health care for all. Encourage more medical providers to focus on prevention, education, and wellness. Empower more people to take responsibility for maintaining their health. Advocate for affordable, quality, and safe housing. Ensure access to affordable, healthy food for everyone.

Contact Us

Chris Frantsvog, Public Health Planner
1907 Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 286-3430
healthypolk@polkcountyiowa.gov

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Elected Officials

District 1 Supervisor Robert Brownell
District 2 Supervisor E.J. Giovannetti
District 3 Supervisor Tom Hockensmith
District 4 Supervisor John F. Mauro
District 5 Supervisor Angela Connolly
County Attorney John Sarcone
County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald
County Recorder Julie Haggerty
County Sheriff Bill McCarthy
County Treasurer Mary Maloney

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