Aging Network
Judy Lindholm, Director of Commission on Aging
Phone
Number (608) 935-0324

Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Prevention
Deb Ivey, 4-H Youth Development Agent,
UW-Extension Iowa County
Phone Number (608) 935-0391
Mission Statement:
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The Iowa County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition fosters skills for safe and responsible lifestyles, focusing on developing healthy alternatives to drug and alcohol use. |

Cancer Community Action Team
Tiffany Carlson, Health Initiatives Coordinator,
American Cancer Society
Phone Number (608) 930-7112

Domestic Violence Taskforce
Kathy King, Iowa County Coordinator for Family Advocates
Phone Number (608) 935-3936
Mission Statement:
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will strive to ensure the safety of victims and their children through education, intervention, and prevention. The task force will promote a holistic approach to the intervention for all populations affected by domestic violence. |

Family and Children's Coalition
June Meudt, Iowa County Health Director
Phone Number (608) 935-2810
Mission Statement:
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People working together to empower and strengthen families, preserve family unity and make our community a magnificent place to live and grow. |

Iowa County Hunger Task Force
Amy Graber, Chairperson of the task force
Phone Number (608) 935-2326
Mission Statement:
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Our mission is to address the hunger needs of Iowa County, to support our local food pantries, and to increase awareness of local and global hunger issues by acting as a bridge that spans the gap between what local government can do and what individuals can do. |

Public Health Preparedness and Response
June Meudt, Iowa County Health Officer
Phone Number (608) 935-2810
Mission Statement:
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To establish and develop core expertise and prepare for and respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health threats. |

Psychiatric Needs Committee
Phyllis Fritch
Phone Number (608) 930-8000

Tobacco Free Iowa County
Kathy Cahill, Coordinator
Phone Number (608) 935-2810
Mission Statement:
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To reduce use of and exposure to tobacco products in Iowa County |

Transportation Task Force
Judy Lindholm, Chairperson of the Task Force
Phone Number (608) 935-2810
Mission Statement:
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To assure that all Iowa County residents have access to safe, affordable and dependable transportation. |
 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THESE PROGRAMS:
Most of these programs, task forces and coalitions were developed by your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Additionally, all of these task forces depend on local citizens, like yourself, to keep them running. If you would like more information about any of these programs please do not hesitate to ask the contact person listed
 Special Note:
 While we attempt to keep current on health activities and programs within Iowa County we acknowledge that we may have missed a few. If you know of a health related community action program, or task force that is not included on this page, please let us know so we can add them to our records.

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