Kossuth County Community Health

12/23/2025

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care? Here are some common questions and answers about both from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. https://ow.ly/nSc250XlxRm

If considering hospice care we can help. Hospice of the Heartland through KRHC would be glad to assist you. Contact us at 515-295-4430

12/22/2025

Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to be entered into the drawing; drop your cereal boxes off by 4:00 PM!!

🎄 Our Cereal Tree is Getting BIG! 🌟

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate a box of cereal and help us keep the tree growing strong. Every box donated enters you into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

📍 Drop off your cereal at Community Health
📅 Deadline: December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM!

All donations will be used to stock the food lending boxes! Let’s spread cheer and fill bowls this season! 🥣✨

12/19/2025

Have you noticed a lump in your neck, lymph node swelling, change in your voice, or fullness in your neck? If so, get a neck check by your doctor. These are symptoms of thyroid cancer.

Find out all about thyroid cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it's found, and how it's treated.

12/18/2025

🎄 Our Cereal Tree is Getting BIG! 🌟

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate a box of cereal and help us keep the tree growing strong. Every box donated enters you into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

📍 Drop off your cereal at Community Health
📅 Deadline: December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM!

All donations will be used to stock the food lending boxes! Let’s spread cheer and fill bowls this season! 🥣✨

12/17/2025

Did you know there is a vaccine that can prevent certain cancers? It’s called the HPV vaccine and kids as young as 9 should get it! Talk to your doctor to learn more.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/hpv/hpv-vaccine.html

12/15/2025

Do you know how to use sunscreen correctly?

Follow these tips from the American Cancer Society:
🔅Wear sunscreen every day, all year!
🔅Use enough to cover all exposed skin.
🔅Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure.
🔅Use a minimum 30 SPF and make sure your sunscreen isn’t expired.
🔅Reapply sunscreen every two hours.
🔅Be sure to protect spots like your lips, ears, and feet!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Grej50VSecy

12/12/2025

Measles is especially dangerous for people with cancer.

People with cancer often have a weakened immune system due to chemotherapy or other treatments, leaving them more susceptible to measles. Measles can lead to serious health problems, especially if the disease spreads to the brain (encephalitis) or to the lungs (pneumonitis). There is no proven treatment for measles.

Help protect your community by making sure that you and your family are vaccinated against measles. https://canceriowa.news/measles-acs

12/11/2025

While you can’t see, smell or taste radon, it could be present in your home at cancer-causing levels. It’s easy to test your home.

There are at home kits available for purchase through Kossuth County. Contact Cory at (515) 295-3813.

12/03/2025

NATIONAL HAND WASHING AWARENESS WEEK.

The first week of December is National Hand Washing Awareness Week. You know what that means?! It's time to get hygienic, people!

Making a habit of good hand hygiene is an easy, effective way to prevent infections and sickness. If you're someone that chooses to skip the hand washing once in a while, read these mind-blowing statistics and you might think again next time!

11/26/2025

🎉 It’s Giveaway Time! 🎉

Our 2nd annual Cereal Drive is underway, and the O’Breakfast Tree is already growing strong!

For every box of cereal (expired boxes don't count) you donate directly to the Community Health Office, you’ll earn one entry into our fabulous prize drawing.
✅ More boxes = more chances to win!
✅ More donations = more families helped!

Let’s make this season brighter together—drop off your cereal today and help us build the biggest O’Breakfast Tree yet! 🌟

‼️Deadline to enter the drawing will be Dec 23rd at 4:00 PM‼️

11/25/2025

If you’re worried about your child and substance use, there are resources and people ready to help. Drugfree.org offers practical, research-backed guidance so you can feel confident and supported every step of the way. Early conversations can make a big difference—start today.

11/21/2025

📢 HAPPENING TODAY 📢

If you or someone you know could benefit from a Food Drive, mark your calendars:

📅 Friday, November 21st
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Presentation Center (715 E North Street, Algona)
Spread the word and help support those in need!

📢 Food Drive Alert! 📢

If you or someone you know could benefit from a Food Drive, mark your calendars:
📅 Friday, November 21st
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Presentation Center (715 E North Street, Algona)

Spread the word and help support those in need!