The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently recognized employees for their work in nutrition and physical activity, and one of the honorees hails from Dallas County.

Beth Frailey is the Community Health Coordinator, and she oversees the Health Improvement Plan through the Hunger-Free Dallas County coalition. In particular, Frailey leads efforts to increase physical activity and improve access to healthy and affordable foods. She was recognized at the 2018 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health as an emerging leader in nutrition and physical activity, receiving an award from IDPH for her efforts. She was one of six individuals from around the state to receive awards at the conference.

Frailey was honored to receive the recognition, and gave credit to her mentors and partners in the communities.