Upcoming Webinars (Fall 2025)
Join us this Fall for a series of free webinars addressing key rural health topics across Iowa:
Cancer Care in Rural Iowa: Data, Disparities & Solutions
Tuesday, Sept 30 | 12:30–1:30 pm CST
Cancer prevention, screening, and treatment can be more difficult to access in rural areas. Join experts from the Iowa Cancer Consortium and Rural Policy Research Institute as they share the latest data on cancer trends, highlight disparities, and discuss innovative programs aimed at improving rural cancer care. This session includes an update on the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project.
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Rural Maternal Health in Iowa: Progress & Pathways Forward
Tuesday, Oct 21 | 12:30–1:30 pm CST
Maternal health outcomes vary widely in rural Iowa. This webinar will explore emerging data, community-driven initiatives, and collaborative efforts through the Maternal Health Centers of Excellence. Learn how healthcare providers, public health experts, and community leaders are working together to advance equity and improve care for mothers and families across the state.
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Recent Webinars & Educational Events
Recent IRHA Webinars
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Cancer Care in Rural Iowa FREE Webinar: Data, Disparities, and Driving Solutions (Sept. 30, 2025)
This dynamic one-hour session explored cancer trends and disparities across Iowa, with a focus on the unique challenges faced in rural communities. Experts from the Iowa Cancer Consortium and the Rural Policy Research Institute shared the latest data, collaborative strategies, and innovative programs designed to expand prevention, screening, and treatment access. Highlights included an update on the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, showcasing county-level insights and opportunities for action. Participants gained valuable takeaways on how health professionals, researchers, advocates, students, and community partners can work together to reduce disparities and strengthen rural cancer care. Webinar recording linked here.
- Voices of Care: Challenges & Innovations in Rural Caregiving (Sept. 3, 2025)
Rural caregiving presents unique challenges, from isolation to limited resources. This webinar highlighted real-life stories and practical strategies from family caregivers, community health workers, and regional partners working to build stronger support systems. - Resources for Rural Iowans with Disabilities (Aug. 22, 2024) – Tracy Keninger of EasterSeals Iowa shared tools and strategies to enhance disability inclusion in rural communities. The slides from the webinar are available here.
- Describing Your Community: Rural Data for Grants and Needs Assessments (May 25, 2023) – Dr. Whitney Zahnd offered practical methods to use local data in developing competitive grant proposals. Webinar recording linked here. Webinar slides linked here.
Recent Rural Health Webinars
