Greene County Public Health Iowa

11/10/2025

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The Caregiver Resource Guide is an interactive tool for people who are caring for someone with cancer. It can help you: learn how to care for yourself as a caregiver, better understand what your loved one is going through, develop skills for coping and caring, and take steps to help protect your health and well- being. https://bit.ly/2JBATy8

11/10/2025

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Research suggests that a sudden onset of type 2 may be an early symptom of , especially in those who are over the age of 50, have a low body mass index (BMI), are losing weight or do not have a family history of diabetes. 🩸💜

Pancreatic cancer is also more likely to occur in people who have had diabetes for more than five years.

This Diabetes Awareness Month, learn more about diabetes and pancreatic cancer at 🔗 http://pcan.at/diabetes.

11/08/2025

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CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to powder supplement

So far 11 people in 7 states have been sickened.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/salmonella/cdc-salmonella-outbreak-linked-powder-supplement

11/08/2025

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❄️🌨️ Winter Awareness Day 🌨️❄️
As the chill sets in, let’s stay safe, warm, and prepared! Winter Awareness Day serves as a reminder to check your emergency kits, prepare your vehicles, protect your home, and look out for one another.

✅ Dress in layers
✅ Keep extra blankets and supplies in your car
✅ Watch for icy roads and sidewalks
✅ Check in on neighbors, especially the elderly
✅ Prepare your home:
• Insulate pipes to prevent freezing
• Seal windows and doors to keep heat in
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Stock up on essentials in case of power outages

Let’s make this winter a safe one for everyone. Share this post to spread awareness and help your community stay winter-ready!

11/07/2025

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🍂 As the colder months approach, it’s a good time to make sure your child’s healthcare is covered. With Hawki, eligible children receive:
• Doctor visits
• Immunizations & check-ups
• Dental & vision care
• Mental health services
…and more. hhs.iowa.gov/hawki
No family pays more than $40/month. Some pay $0.
Want help? Reach out to us for assistance with the application.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

💚 Our Community Needs You💚

Each week Greene County families are turning to The Community Fridge for food assistance. We don’t require a voucher or have set income guidelines. We realize each individual and family needs can vary based on situations and circumstances, and if you need assistance we are here.

🦃 🎄 How you can help to make sure no neighbor is hungry this season?

🏢 Host a food drive at your business, school, or faith group
🥕 Donate food or 💵 funds — cash donations help us move quickly

•All food or cash donations can be dropped off on Wednesday afternoons or arranged by private drop off/pick up needs.
•Cash donations can also be mailed to
Gospel Open Bible Church
302 S Grimmell Rd.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(Make check out to the Jefferson Community Fridge)

11/07/2025

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It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. It’s estimated about 67,440 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2025. This equals almost the entire population of Waterloo, IA.

Learn more about pancreatic cancer from the American Cancer Society: https://ow.ly/LTvi50XlvUF

11/06/2025

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Did you know C. diff causes nearly 500,000 infections in the US annually?

Handwashing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of C. diff. often with soap and water 🧼💧🫧

Learn more from our partner, The Peggy Lillis Foundation at cdiff.org 🔗

11/06/2025

Following yesterday's post, it was brought to my attention that several local churches in Jefferson have boxes with food donations for those in need, in addition to those listed yesterday.
Please take what you need or consider a donation if you have the means to do so.

11/06/2025

It's Day! ☃️ 🥶

Cold weather is tough on your car. You could wake up to discover it won’t start or even worse, it could stall out & leave you stranded. Prepping your car (inside & out) for winter weather is the best way to make sure your commute is stress-free.

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11/05/2025

Stop by Greene County Public Health for your annual flu shot. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm. Call 515-386-3228 to schedule.