Humboldt County Public Health

12/23/2025

✔️ Gifts bought
✔️ Gifts wrapped
✔️ Stockings stuffed
✔️ Cookies baked
✔️ Holiday parties survived

One more thing to check off your Holiday to-do list: get your flu shot. 💉

We’ve seen a few cases of Influenza A in our community, while statewide flu activity remains low. There’s still time to protect yourself and your family and head into the new year healthy.
Because you’ve already done enough this season 😉

12/19/2025

🌟 Moms-to-Be and Families with Little Ones (Ages 0–3), We Have Immediate Openings! 🌟

Your child’s early years are full of big milestones and we’re here to help you make the most of them!
Our FREE Home Visitation Program is designed to support you and your child during these important first years. Using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, our nationally certified Family Support Worker will partner with you to:
✅ Navigate developmental milestones
✅ Share tips and activities to boost learning and growth
✅ Answer your questions and provide personalized support
Because every child deserves the best start—and every parent deserves a helping hand. 💕
📞 Immediate openings available 515-332-2492
📍 Serving families in Humboldt County

12/12/2025

Humboldt County Extreme Temperatures Plan has been implemented starting tonight (12/12) starting at 5pm. The NWS has forecast sub-zero temperatures/ windchills for the next several days and that meets the criteria for the plans implementation.

Our town partners will open warming centers as they are able and at their discretion to assist those that temporarily need a place to warm up.

Those in need of a warming center should contact their local city offices for more information.

You can find a list of those locations at https://www.humboldtcounty.iowa.gov/offices/public_safety/emergency_management/index.php and click on CRITICAL INFORMATION.

-EMA

12/11/2025

The Humboldt County mobile food pantry wants to spread the word that they are still serving patrons in the drive through at the Fairgrounds until 6:00 pm tonight. All people have to do is drive up and provide their name, number of people in the household, and the county they live in.

11/25/2025

Holiday cheer is contagious — and that’s the kind of thing we want to spread! ✨
Let’s help keep RSV, flu, and COVID from tagging along by staying mindful and caring for one another. 🎄💙

11/18/2025

11/12/2025

🌬️ November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🌬️

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. — but early detection can make all the difference.

While smoking remains the number one risk factor, there are others to be aware of:
🚭 Exposure to secondhand smoke
🏠 Radon gas and environmental toxins
⚙️ Workplace exposure (such as asbestos or diesel exhaust)
🧬 A family history of lung cancer can also increase your risk — even if you’ve never smoked.

💡 The good news? Lung cancer can be detected early through a Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Scan, a quick and painless test proven to save lives.

✅ You don’t have to travel far — Low-Dose CT Lung Screenings are available right here at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH)!

Talk with your healthcare provider to see if a screening is right for you.

Together, we can take steps toward early detection and prevention. 💙

11/12/2025

71% of homes in Iowa are at or above the EPA's action level for Radon. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking. Learn more and order a home test kit for only $18 here - https://www.lung.org/ia/radon-in-iowa

11/10/2025

🚨 HARDY: BOIL ORDER ISSUED 🚨

11/05/2025

Please Share!
Fill Your Freezer is happening this week!
A few friendly reminders:

Please drive carefully through the back parking lot—there’s still some ongoing construction.

No smoking is allowed on school property. If you arrive while smoking, you’ll kindly be asked to put it out or exit the line.

School buses need room to come and go, so please line up by the garden. We’ll move the line forward as we’re ready.

Thank you so much for your kindness, patience, and support—we can’t wait to see you on Thursday!

11/05/2025

💙 We’re Here for Our Community During the Government Shutdown

We understand that the current government shutdown may be creating uncertainty for many in our community — especially when it comes to food and household needs. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity or struggling to make ends meet during this time, please know you are not alone.

Our hospital is here to support you. There are local resources available to help ensure everyone has access to nutritious food and essential care.

📞 For assistance or to learn more about available community programs, please contact us at 515-332-7649.

Together, we can get through this challenging time — because caring for our community is at the heart of everything we do. 💙

10/29/2025