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Using Drupal to Customize Content Delivery

IQ Solutions is part of a community of technologists, content strategists, designers, and developers who create digital solutions using Drupal. We have used this flexible content management system platform to manage Web sites, develop blogs, develop mobile sites, and build online communities.

m.drugabuse.gov

Making a Health Research Web Site Mobile-Friendly

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) wanted to expand its reach and influence by giving its agency Web site a modern update—by making it mobile-friendly—to increase the digital distribution of its content.

drugabuse.gov

Communicating Science Online and On the Go

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) wanted to expand its reach and influence by giving its agency Web site a modern update. This update required improved site navigation, search, design, and user experience; streamlined content; and an easy-to-use content management system.

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HealthyPeople.gov: Raising the Bar for 2020

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) asked IQ Solutions to enhance the new version of the Web site, healthypeople.gov, to coincide with the kickoff of Healthy People 2020, the decade-long initiative to improve our Nation’s health.

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Keeping Track of Dietary Supplement Use - Anytime, Anywhere

The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) requested that IQ Solutions develop an app for mobile devices that would offer consumers an easy way to keep track of the dietary supplements they take each day.

Connecting the Dots Between Non-Injection Drug Abuse and HIV

Connecting the Dots Between Non-Injection Drug Abuse and HIV

Every day, approximately 10 young people between the ages of 13 and 24 are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. A report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse brought to light an important insight: in many of these cases, the use of non-injection drugs is a factor that can lead to risky behavior and ultimately HIV.

Recent Projects

Engaging Teens in the Science Behind Drug Abuse

Sara Bellum Blog

As a way to reach teens using social media, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) wanted to create an online interactive venue for teens. To meet this goal, IQ Solutions created the Sara Bellum Blog, which allows NIDA to interact with young people on their own turf and share relevant information about the effects of drug use in a way that would hold the interest of this age group.

Honoring 60 Years of Service at NIH

To commemorate the Institute’s 60th anniversary, NIDDK requested that IQ Solutions provide logistical, creative, and onsite support for their gala dinner.

Reaching Educators through NIDA's Virtual Information Center

Reaching Educators through NIDA's Virtual Information Center

NIDA tasked IQ Solutions to market its Virtual Information Center online resources and information to the education community. In response, IQ Solutions created the NIDA Goes Back to School campaign designed to get NIDA’s resources and information into the hands of school educators and administrators throughout the Nation.

Connecting Teens with Substance Abuse Prevention Messages

Connecting Teens with Substance Abuse Prevention Messages

In an effort to reach teens with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s substance abuse prevention message, IQ Solutions developed partnerships with SAMHSA, Marvel Comics, and The Elks USA to create a comic book addressing substance abuse issues.

Addressing Teen Pregnancy Among Latinas

Addressing Teen Pregnancy Among Latinas

In 2004, the birth rate for Latina teens was more than twice the national average, and from 1990–2006, the teen birth rate among Latinas increased in 18 states and Washington, DC, while the birth rate among white and African American teens declined.

Addressing Health Literacy with the Help of Social Media

Addressing Health Literacy with the Help of Social Media

As many as 9 out of 10 Americans have limited health literacy skills, meaning that they have trouble understanding complex health information. As more health information and services move online, Web developers and professionals must find new and better ways to communicate health information to the public.

Creating One-Stop Shopping for Behavioral Health Information

Creating One-Stop Shopping for Behavioral Health Information

A vision of “One SAMHSA” led the Agency’s leadership to request that IQ Solutions combine SAMHSA’s two clearinghouses as one. Using Amazon.com as a model, IQ Solutions created store.samhsa.gov as the publications and information hub for the SAMHSA website.

Connecting Teens with an Important Message

Connecting Teens with an Important Message

With a successful social marketing campaign already underway, IQ Solutions needed to take advantage of the momentum we had achieved and make the most of NIDA’s important message: that non-injection drug use can lead to risky behaviors and ultimately HIV.

Planning an International Forum from Concept Through Execution

Planning an International Forum from Concept Through Execution

Since 1999, IQ Solutions has provided support for the NIDA International Forum. The Forum fosters international cooperative research and the exchange of scientific information by drug abuse researchers around the globe.

Empowering Older Adults with Type II Diabetes

Empowering Older Adults with Type II Diabetes

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sought to empower older adults who have type II diabetes by showing them that good health is within their control.