Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health

11/05/2025

If you have a Medicare advantage plan, make sure you are aware of this important information!

11/05/2025

🏡 Compassionate Care, Right at Home!
Our team is proud to provide skilled nursing, therapy, and home aide services to help you or your loved ones heal and stay independent.
✨ Medicare & Medicaid Certified since 1970!
📞 Call us today at 641-832-3500 or visit www.mcpublichealth.com to learn more.

11/04/2025

WIC and SNAP are both U.S. federal nutrition assistance programs, but they differ in who they serve, what benefits they provide, and how the benefits can be used. In Iowa, about 62,000 people use the WIC program, and around 130,000 households use SNAP.

SNAP:
▪ Helps individuals and families with low income buy groceries.
▪ Benefits are loaded monthly onto an EBT card that works like a debit card.
▪ You can buy most foods — fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, bread, and more — at most grocery stores and farmers' markets.

WIC:
▪ Supports pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5.
▪ Offers specific healthy foods that supply essential nutrients for health. These foods are designed to meet the nutrient needs based on an individual's nutritional risk.
▪ Also offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.

To learn more about WIC and SNAP, please visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/wic and https://hhs.iowa.gov/snap. Iowa HHS will continue to provide updates on the government shutdown when new information is available.

11/04/2025

Home Health Hero of the Day!

🌟 Caring with Joy – One Day at a Time

👩‍⚕️ Krystal Bissen – CNA

Krystal has been with Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health for 4 years. Her humor, warmth, and joyful personality brighten the lives of everyone she meets.

💬 “It’s so rewarding to help patients do things they couldn’t do otherwise.”

💙 What do you think families appreciate most about home health care?
We help to keep their loved ones at home safely.

🌟 What do you love most about your job?
All the great people I meet.

💬 Memorable moment:
Knocking down a shower curtain — always a good laugh! 😄

🩺 Something people might be surprised to learn about home health:
It’s very rewarding work!

🎉 Fun fact:
I like to play cards but hate to lose! ♠️

💭 Favorite quote:
“One day at a time.”

🏡 Favorite thing about Mitchell County:
The falls — I love fall! 🍂

🎶 Theme song:
“Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey 🎶

11/04/2025

Red Ribbon Week 2025! ❤️

Mitchell County Public Health and the Mitchell County Substance Abuse Coalition-MCSAC partnered with Mitchell County Schools to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, promoting healthy and drug-free choices!

Congratulations to the poster contest winners from Riceville Community School District and Osage Community School! 🏆 Students enjoyed root beer floats to celebrate their creative efforts and commitment to making positive, healthy choices. 🥤

11/03/2025

🛒 Important Update for SNAP & WIC Users in Iowa 🍼

We want to share some helpful info and resources for anyone using SNAP or WIC benefits right now.

👉 SNAP cards will still work if you have a remaining balance, but no new funds will be added at this time.
👉 WIC cards are not impacted right now — that’s good news!

You can find answers to common questions on the SNAP webpage
-The FAQs are being updated regularly. https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/snap
-For WIC info, visit the WIC webpage
https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/wic-Iowa

We have created a resource for Food Resources around Mitchell County!
If you need additional help finding food or other support?
📞 Call 2-1-1 or visit 211 Iowa Their team can help connect you with local resources and answer SNAP-related questions.

Let’s continue to look out for each other and make sure no one goes without. ❤️

11/03/2025

🌟 November is National Home Health Month, and we’re celebrating our amazing home health team all month long!

From nurses to aides to therapists to support staff — every visit, every smile, every moment of care helps our clients live healthier, happier lives at home.

Stay tuned as we spotlight some of our incredible staff and share what home health means to them! 💙

11/02/2025

💉 Walk-In Vaccination Clinic – Tuesday, Nov 4th!
No appointment needed. Most insurances accepted.
📍 Mitchell County Public Health, Osage
🌐 www.mcpublichealth.com
| ☎️ 641-832-3500

11/01/2025

🏡November is National Home Health Month!

November is National Home Health Month, and Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health is proud to recognize the dedicated professionals who provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Every day, our clinicians travel hundreds of miles across Mitchell Cou...

10/31/2025

Iowa WIC participants will continue to receive WIC benefits and services through November. The WIC program does not rely on SNAP funding.

10/31/2025

Reminder to all Mitchell County Residents and those traveling through Mitchell County tonight!
🚗🎃 Halloween & Football Friday Safety Reminder! 🎃🏈
This Friday evening, there will be a lot of traffic throughout Mitchell County with both trick-or-treating and football games happening around the same time. Please take extra care on the roads!
👀 Drivers: Slow down, stay alert, and watch closely for children crossing streets or walking near roadways.
🍬 Trick-or-treaters and families: Use flashlights or glow sticks, wear reflective clothing, and stick to sidewalks whenever possible.
Let’s all do our part to keep this a fun and safe night for everyone! 🎃✨
— Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health

10/30/2025

💉 Walk-In Vaccination Clinic – Tuesday, Nov 4th!
No appointment needed. Most insurances accepted.

📍 Mitchell County Public Health, Osage
🌐 www.mcpublichealth.com
| ☎️ 641-832-3500