All of Us

All Care Health Center will host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling, interactive exhibit designed to raise awareness about the groundbreaking All of Us
Research Program. The exhibit will be open to the public from September 17–20 at All Care
Health Center, located at 902 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs.

The All of Us Research Program, a pivotal initiative of the National Institutes of Health, is dedicated to revolutionizing health research by building one of history’s largest and most diverse health databases. With the goal of enrolling over one million participants from various backgrounds, the program seeks to deepen our understanding of why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes each person unique. This extensive data collection is vital for developing better ways to prevent and treat diseases, especially among groups historically underrepresented in health research.

By participating in the All of Us Research Program, community members can contribute to ensuring that future medical discoveries are inclusive and beneficial to everyone. Participants will be asked to share health and lifestyle information, including their environment, life experiences, and family health history. The program welcomes individuals from all walks of life—whether healthy or sick—creating a resource that will inform thousands of studies across a broad spectrum of health conditions. These efforts could lead to medical advancements that improve health for future generations.

The All of Us Journey exhibit offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the program through various interactive experiences. The exhibit features an augmented reality experience, an interactive station where participants can share their reasons for joining the program, and private rooms for physical measurements and biosample collection. Visitors can sign up on-site, complete surveys, connect electronic health records and wearable devices, and provide blood, urine, and saliva biosamples.

Participants also have the option to receive personalized information from their biosamples, including insights into genetic ancestry and traits, risks for hereditary diseases, and how their bodies might react to certain medications.

The All of Us Journey engages communities nationwide and is excited to collaborate with All Care Health Center to bring this innovative health research opportunity to the Council Bluffs community.

To learn more and enroll in the All of Us Research Program, visit JoinAllofUs.org/drive. Once enrolled, participants can schedule an appointment to conveniently provide biosamples at the All of Us Journey at All Care Health Center by calling (833) 990-0200. No participation is required to attend the exhibit; everyone is welcome to visit, learn more, and enjoy food trucks on-site during the exhibit.