Kossuth County Community Health

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!

01/12/2026

The sooner you get the HPV vaccine, the better it protects you from HPV-related cancers.

Find out how to protect yourself today.

womenshealth.gov/hpvvaccine

01/09/2026

Is your kid turning 9 soon? If so, don’t forget to get them vaccinated for HPV! The HPV vaccine can prevent cancer!

https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/vaccines-immunizations/hpv-vaccine

01/08/2026

🎉 Thank you, Kossuth County! 🎉

Our Breakfast Tree Cereal Drive was a huge success — together we collected 186 boxes of cereal for the Food Lending Boxes! 🥣💙
Your generosity helps ensure families in our community have access to quick, kid‑friendly breakfast options. Every donation truly makes a difference!

🌟 Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this effort!

01/07/2026

Cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV. There are many types of HPV, and some are known to cause changes to a person's cervix that can lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/immunization/hpv

If you have questions regarding vaccinations or coverage for vaccinations, contact Community Health at 515-295-4430

01/06/2026

🎀 Attention Women in Our Community!

Did you know that Iowa’s Care for Yourself (CFY) program offers free or low‑cost breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women ages 21–64? 💗

Regular screenings save lives—and this program helps remove financial barriers so more women can get the care they deserve.

CFY services include:
✔ Clinical breast exams & mammograms
✔ Pap tests & HPV testing
✔ Cervical cancer screening
✔ Diagnostic testing
✔ Help with appointments, navigation, and finding supportive care

Who may qualify?
• Women ages 21–64
• Those meeting income guidelines (example: monthly take‑home pay of ~$3,038 or less; additional allowances for household size)

Have questions or want to enroll?
Call our CFY representative at 515-295-4446.

Or learn more here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/cancer/cfy

Let’s help the women in our community stay healthy, informed, and supported. 💕

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The Care for Yourself program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to Iowans.

01/05/2026

Did you know that you may qualify for free cancer screenings? Iowans aged 21-64 may qualify based on income.

Learn more and check the income guidelines at:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/cancer/cfy



If you have questions regarding the Care for yourself program at KRHC contact Community Health at 515-295-4430

01/02/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screenings are now recommended for people with a cervix who are 21 or older.

To learn more about screenings, eligibility and more, visit: https://canceriowa.org/screening-toolkit/

12/31/2025

🎄 Breakfast Tree Cereal Drive – Winners Announced! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in making this year’s Breakfast Tree cereal drive the best yet! Your generosity helped us build an amazing tree and support a great cause.
🏆 Prize Winners:

Grand Prize – Nancy Johnson
Cloey Elbert
Lisa Forburger
Marcia Kenne
Shannon Oyen
Jane Eischen
Pete & Becky Fickbohm
Phil Meyer
Chris Buscher
Sherry Wier
Krista Giddings
Ellie Geelan
Tina Natterstad

💬 Any guesses on how many cereal boxes we used to build the tree? Drop your guesses below!

12/25/2025