June is National Safety Month! 🦺💙

Safety starts with simple everyday actions that protect our families, workplaces, and communities. Public health plays an important role in preventing injuries and promoting healthy, safe environments for everyone.

This month, remember to:
✔ Wear your seatbelt every trip
✔ Practice safe driving and avoid distractions
✔ Keep medications and cleaning supplies out of children’s reach
✔ Stay hydrated and protect yourself from summer heat
✔ Use sunscreen and insect repellent when outdoors
✔ Check smoke alarms and review emergency plans at home

Small safety habits can make a big difference in preventing injuries and saving lives. Let’s work together to build a healthier, safer community this National Safety Month!

#NationalSafetyMonth #PublicHealth #CommunitySafety #InjuryPrevention #HealthyCommunities

🌾Join us for a Community Meeting to discuss local cancer statistics, trends, prevention efforts, and available public health resources. This is an opportunity to learn more about how cancer impacts our community and what steps we can take together to support healthier lives.

We encourage all community members to attend, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about improving health in our community.

The June schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!

These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.

🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)

✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only

📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!

Help us spread the word—share this post so we can reach community members who might benefit from these programs! 💉😊

🌎💚 Happy World Environment Day!

A healthy environment is essential for healthy people. Clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food, and green spaces all play an important role in protecting public health and improving quality of life.

This World Environment Day, consider small actions that can make a big impact:
♻ Reduce, reuse, and recycle
🚶 Walk or bike when possible
💧 Conserve water and energy
🌳 Plant trees and support green spaces
🚯 Help keep our community clean and litter-free

By caring for our environment, we help prevent illness, protect natural resources, and create a healthier future for everyone.

Together, we can build a cleaner, safer, and healthier community! 🌍

#WorldEnvironmentDay #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunities #ProtectOurPlanet #EnvironmentalHealth

🌾Join us for a Community Meeting to discuss local cancer statistics, trends, prevention efforts, and available public health resources. This is an opportunity to learn more about how cancer impacts our community and what steps we can take together to support healthier lives.

We encourage all community members to attend, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about improving health in our community.

☀️ Summer is here! Between camps, sports, vacations, and outdoor adventures, make sure your child has the health coverage they need.

Children and teens in Iowa may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance through Medicaid or Hawki (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa). Coverage includes check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, prescriptions, mental health services, hospital care, and more.

Enrollment is available year-round, so there's no need to wait. Learn more or apply today:
📞 1-800-257-8563
🌐 hhs.iowa.gov/hawki

#IowaFamilies #Hawki #Medicaid #HealthyKids #SummerReady

🏠 Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards 🏠

Did you know that lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially for young children and pregnant women? The EICOG Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce lead-based paint hazards and create safer, healthier homes.

Lead can be found in homes built before 1978 and may be present in peeling paint, dust, and soil. Exposure can affect a child's growth, learning, and behavior, making prevention an important public health priority.

✅ Improve home safety
✅ Reduce lead exposure risks
✅ Protect children's health and development
✅ Support healthier living environments

If you live in an older home, you may qualify for assistance through the EICOG Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.

For more information about eligibility and available services, contact EICOG today.

#LeadSafeHomes #HealthyHomes #PublicHealth #LeadHazardReduction #ChildHealth #CommunityHealth #EICOG #LeadAwareness

National Flag Day!

Today we honor the American flag and the shared commitment to caring for our communities. Public health helps strengthen our nation by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing illness, and supporting the safety and well-being of all families.

As we celebrate National Flag Day, remember these healthy summer reminders:
☀ Protect your skin with sunscreen and shade
💧 Stay hydrated during outdoor events
🚲 Practice bike and road safety
🦟 Prevent bug bites with insect repellent
❤️ Support neighbors, friends, and loved ones by checking in and staying connected

Working together to protect health and safety helps build stronger communities for everyone.

Wishing you a safe and happy National Flag Day!

#NationalFlagDay #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunities #SummerSafety #CommunityWellness