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Health Equity Starts Here — Optimizing Health for All

Emily Tokheim / Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Health Equity Starts Here — Optimizing Health for All

Health Equity Starts Here — Optimizing Health for All

Health equity means ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. By addressing systemic barriers and supporting underserved communities, we can optimize health for all. Let’s make health equity a reality.

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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
📣 Looking for Health Insurance for Your Child?
📣 Looking for Health Insurance for Your Child?

💙 National Day of Giving
Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during December!

❄️ Winter Wellness Reminder
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🎁 Support Local This Season

🎁 Support Local This Season

🎁 Support Local This Season

When possible, consider supporting local shops, farmers, crafters, and nonprofits.

Buying local keeps our community strong and helps neighbors thrive — a gift that lasts beyond the holidays.

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🧼 Winter Germ Prevention
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Today we honor and remember the 2,403 lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941

Today we honor and remember the 2,403 lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941

Today we honor and remember the 2,403 lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

We pause to reflect on their sacrifice and the strength and resilience of our nation.

May we never forget.

🫂 Take Time for Yourself
Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during December!

🧤 Bundle Up!

🧤 Bundle Up!

🧤 Bundle Up!

Temperatures are dropping — remember hats, gloves, and scarves when heading out.

Protecting your hands, ears, and face helps prevent frostbite and keeps you comfortable during winter activities.

🚗 Winter Driving Readiness

🚗 Winter Driving Readiness

🚗 Winter Driving Readiness

Before hitting the road this winter:
• Check tires
• Keep at least half a tank of gas
• Carry an emergency car kit
• Let someone know your route

Safe travels start with preparation.

🧘‍♀️✨ It’s National Stretching Day!
📢📢IMPORTANT UPDATE!!📢📢
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🤧 Winter Illness Prevention
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

🥶 Preventing Frostbite & Hypothermia

Cold temps can be dangerous.
Bundle up, limit time outdoors, and know the warning signs:
• Numbness
• Shivering
• Confusion
• Skin that’s pale or waxy

Stay warm, stay safe!

☀️ Fight the Winter Blues

☀️ Fight the Winter Blues

☀️ Fight the Winter Blues

Shorter days can impact mood.

Try getting sunlight when you can, staying active, connecting with others, and practicing small self-care habits to boost wellbeing.

📱 Stay Informed

📱 Stay Informed

📱 Stay Informed

Be sure to follow Washington County, IA Emergency Management and download the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App.
Through the app, you can sign up for alerts, receive notifications, and access important resources in the EMA section.

Knowing about storms, road closures, and temperature drops ahead of time helps you plan and stay safe.

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Virginia!
🎉🎊 Happy 13-Year Workaversary, Irene!

Safe Gift-Giving Tips🎁🔒

Safe Gift-Giving Tips🎁🔒

Safe Gift-Giving Tips🎁🔒

If you're giving toys or gadgets this holiday season, remember safety first!
• Choose age-appropriate toys
• Check for small parts or choking hazards
• Make sure batteries (especially button batteries) are secured
• Keep chargers and cords out of reach of little ones

Healthy holidays start with safe choices.

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🔦 Happy National Flashlight Day!

🔦 Happy National Flashlight Day!

🔦 Happy National Flashlight Day!

A great reminder to check your emergency kits, replace old batteries, and make sure every household member knows where flashlights are kept.

Preparedness keeps families safe — especially during winter months.

Holiday Travel Health Tips🚗❄️

Holiday Travel Health Tips🚗❄️

Holiday Travel Health Tips🚗❄️

Heading out of town this month? A few quick travel reminders:
• Pack medications and keep them in your carry-on or personal bag
• Bring extra snacks and water
• Keep hand sanitizer handy
• Check road and weather conditions before leaving
• If you are sick--Stay home

Safe travels and stay healthy out there!

Winter Handwashing Reminder🧼✨

Winter Handwashing Reminder🧼✨

Winter Handwashing Reminder🧼✨

Cold and flu season is here!

A quick reminder that handwashing remains one of the MOST effective ways to prevent illness.

Wash for 20 seconds (sing the ABC's or Happy Birthday twice) with warm water and soap — especially after being out in public, before meals, and after coughing or sneezing.

✨🎄 Wishing everyone a warm and peaceful Christmas Eve🎄✨

✨🎄 Wishing everyone a warm and peaceful Christmas Eve🎄✨

✨🎄 Wishing everyone a warm and peaceful Christmas Eve🎄✨

May your day be filled with comfort, joy, and time with the people who matter most.

📣Please note: Washington County Public Health will be closed on December 24th and 25th so our staff can spend the holiday with their families.
We will reopen on Friday, December 26th at 8AM.

Stay safe and enjoy the magic of the season!

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