OSKALOOSA — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a public event as part of their HOMEtown Conversations series in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

During the event, HHS leadership will share updates on how they are redesigning community-based services (CBS) to help Iowans stay independent in their communities through their Hope and Opportunity in Many Environments (HOME) initiative. Events will also include a Q&A period and opportunities for Iowans to share feedback on how to improve the CBS system.

Iowans who need long-term services and supports should be able to live and thrive in a place that feels like home – where they receive services that support their ability to work, be active and enjoy life with people they love. The goal of HOME is to make sure that everyone has access to high-quality behavioral health, disability, and aging services in their communities and has the opportunity to thrive. Through HOMEtown Conversations events, Iowa HHS will gather input from Iowans who use community-based services, caregivers, providers and other invested community members to inform the future of HOME.  All are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on how to improve these services and learn more about the HOME initiative.

WHO:  Elizabeth Matney, Director of Iowa Medicaid

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Oskaloosa Public Library

301 South Market St, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577