Kossuth County Community Health

02/17/2026

Kossuth County Public Health recently formed a strategic planning team dedicated to shaping the department’s Mission, Vision, and Values. This collaborative effort is aimed at strengthening how we serve the residents of Kossuth County and ensuring our work reflects the needs and values of our community.

01/30/2026

Have you ever tested your home for radon? To order low-cost radon testing kits, call 1-800-383-5992. For other questions or concerns, check out the resource below: https://hhs.iowa.gov/radiological-health/radon

You can also call Environmental Services in Kossuth County to purchase a test kit. 515-295-3813

01/29/2026

Scientists estimate 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the US each year are attributed to high levels of radon at home. If you use to***co products and are also exposed to radon, your risk for developing lung cancer is increased 10x. Learn more about radon testing and mitigation from Iowa HHS: https://hhs.iowa.gov/radiological-health/radon

If you’re ready to quit to***co use, call Quitline Iowa at 1-900-QUIT-NOW or visit https://quitlineiowa.org/

01/27/2026

Not smoking is not enough to prevent lung cancer. More than 21,000 people in the US lose their lives each year due to radon induced lung cancer. Test your home today!

Learn more, including where to find an inexpensive test kit at www.sosradon.org.

01/26/2026

Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking? Having your home tested is easy and the only effective way to determine if you and your family are at risk.

Learn more about radon from the CDC here:
https://www.cdc.gov/radon/features/reduce-radon.html

01/23/2026

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.

Learn how here: https://bit.ly/3I4fgZz

01/22/2026

❄️Dangerous cold this weekend! Take precautions.
• Limit time outside
• Wear layers + cover skin
• Keep pets indoors
• Watch for signs of frostbite & hypothermia
• Check on older adults/neighbors who may need help
• If you must travel, keep your gas tank full and pack an emergency kit
🥶Stay safe and warm, everyone!

01/21/2026

January is National Radon Action Month. Here are tips on how you can protect yourself from radon exposure, which is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer: https://bit.ly/3jimjmI

01/19/2026

Do you know when you should be screened for cervical cancer? Screening begins at age 21 and continues until you are 65.

Screening for cervical cancer is done by Pap smears and HPV testing.

01/16/2026

You can reduce your risk of cervical cancer by getting the HPV vaccine, using condoms, and getting cervical cancer screenings (pap tests) regularly!

01/14/2026

If your teen isn’t vaccinated against HPV yet, talk to your doctor about getting a vaccine appointment set up ASAP.

The HPV vaccine protects against multiple types of cancer, including cervical cancer which kills more than 4,000 people in the United States each year.

01/13/2026

📢 Important Notice📢

There will be NO walk-in immunizations this Thursday, January 15, 2026.

📞 Call: 515-295-4430 if you have any questions!

Thank you for your understanding!