Iowa HHS recommends children be tested early and often for lead
Iowa HHS recommends children be tested early and often for lead. At a minimum, blood tests to check for lead in the body should be done when children are 1 and 2 years in age.
Good news - we offer blood lead testing here at WCPH for children 6 and under! Call 319-653-7758 for more information.
You can also visit: https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program
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Are you 75 or older? Or over 60 and at increased risk for severe RSV because of certain conditions? Then ask your healthcare provider about getting the RSV vaccine. It can protect you from serious RSV complications.
📖Learn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
❓Questions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
¿Tiene más de 75 años? ¿O más de 60 años y con mayor riesgo de padecer el VRS grave debido a ciertas afecciones? Pregunte a su profesional de atención médica cómo puede recibir la vacuna contra el VRS. Puede protegerlo de complicaciones graves debido al VRS.
📖Obtenga más información en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me.
❓¿Tienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ¡Llama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estará encantada de ayudarte!
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When anyone in our community experiences violence, it affects the collective health of the entire population
When anyone in our community experiences violence, it affects the collective health of the entire population. Whether you’re a victim, an advocate, or a survivor, there are resources that can help you out:
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (icadv.org)
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Thank you for your patience!
Thank you for your patience! We are up and running again!
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Spotlight Friday!
Spotlight Friday! 🙋♀️Meet DIANE WALDSCHMIDT!🙋♀️
Diane has been with Washington County Public Health for 12 years! She is a Home Health Nurse! She sees patients in their homes, helps set up medications, and coordinates care with providers. She also helps out with flu clinics.
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"My co-workers and the patients we serve."
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"Continuing to serve the people of Washington County and getting out in the community and educating our community on healthy lifestyles."
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We are currently having intermittent internet and phone issues
We are currently having intermittent internet and phone issues. We are working hard to figure out the problem. We will post an update when we get it completely fixed. Thank you for your patience.
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💉What better way to get your flu shot than while you are out shopping?🛍
💉What better way to get your flu shot than while you are out shopping?🛍
We are going to join you all in the Shop Hop today! We will be going business to business with our little wagon offering the flu shot, it's not just for business owners and staff but to ANYONE who would like to get their shot!
We accept Medicare (no advantage plans) and private pay ($35 cash or check).
We can't wait to see all the goodies during the Shop Hop and of course, you all!
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💉What better way to get your flu shot than while you are out shopping?🛍
💉What better way to get your flu shot than while you are out shopping?🛍
While you are out enjoying the Shop Hop tomorrow, we will be going around with our little wagon to businesses on the square offering the flu shot!
We accept Medicare (no advantage plans) and private pay ($35 cash or check).
We can't wait to see all the goodies during the Shop Hop and of course, you all!
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World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma
World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Asking for help is NOT a sign of weakness but a sign of strength!
❓Did you know:
* 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year
* 1 in 20 adults experience serious mental illness each year
* Over 1 in 5 youth (age 13-18) either currently or at some point during their
life, have had a seriously debilitating mental illness
* 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
* In 2021, suicide ranked 2nd as leading cause of death for the age group 10-34
and 5th for age 35-54
* About 1 in 25 U.S adults lives with a serious mental illness, such as
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression
* Death by suicide rate for men in farming was 32.2 deaths by suicide for every
100,000 working aged adults compared to only 17.3 deaths by suicide...
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🦷🪥🦷October is National Dental Hygiene Month!🦷🪥🦷
Martha and Lori are our Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant!
These ladies do dental checks, sealants, and fluoride varnishes for WIC, back to school nights, daycares and schools! Martha has been with us for 7 years and Lori has been with us for 28 years!
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Did you know the RSV virus can be dangerous for infants and older adults? That’s why it’s important for these groups to get the RSV vaccine. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider and encourage the older adults in your life to talk to theirs.
📖Learn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
❓Questions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
¿Sabía que el virus respiratorio sincicial (VRS) puede ser peligroso para lactantes y adultos mayores? Por eso es importante que estos grupos reciban la vacuna contra el VRS. Hable con el profesional de atención médica de su hijo y aliente a los adultos mayores de su vida a que hablen con el suyo.
📖Obtenga más información en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me.
❓¿Tienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ¡Llama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estará encantada de ayudarte!
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We wear pink for our amazing LPN, Virginia Miller! She fought hard and WON! She has been cancer free for 18 years! 💪🫶
Don't forget to do your monthly self-exam.
For more information: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/
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Spotlight Friday!
Spotlight Friday! 🙋♀️Meet SHELBY HILL!🙋♀️
Shelby has been with Washington County Public Health since March 2024! She is one of our nurses! She does both Public Health and Home Health! She sees patient's in their homes as well as help with our weekly immunization clinics, child lead testing, communicable disease investigation, and helping with flu shot clinics and school immunization audits.
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"My favorite thing is the variety that working here brings as well as the laughter with coworkers!"
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"I am looking forward to learning more about Public Health and gaining additional skills and relationships!"
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😁HAPPY WORLD SMILE DAY! 😁
Keep smiling to brighten someone's day!
We want to see your smiles! Post them below👇
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We are so excited to be partnering up with the WACO Community Food Pantry to offer flu shots today from 2pm-4:30pm!
We are so excited to be partnering up with the WACO Community Food Pantry to offer flu shots today from 2pm-4:30pm! This is located at the United Church of Crawfordsville in Crawfordsville!
We will be accepting Medicare (no Medicare supplement plans) and private pay, which will be $35. If you do private pay, we can give you a receipt to send in to your insurance for reimbursement.
We can't wait to see everyone! If you have questions, please call us at 319-653-7758 and ask for either Shelby or Jen.
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Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in...
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Iowa. These programs provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations, and dental care to keep them healthy. See if you qualify today.
https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/
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This October, ask your healthcare provider about the RSV vaccine for any infants or older adults in your family. These groups are at greater risk of being hospitalized for RSV complications.
📖Learn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
❓Questions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
Este octubre, pregúntele a su profesional de atención médica sobre la vacuna contra el VRS para los bebés o adultos mayores de su familia. Estos grupos corren un riesgo más alto de ser hospitalizados debido a complicaciones del VRS.
📖Obtenga más información en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
❓¿Tienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ¡Llama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estará encantada de ayudarte!
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Spotlight Friday!!
Spotlight Friday!! 🙋♀️Meet PEGGY WOOD!🙋♀️
Peggy has been with Washington County Public Health for 18 years! 🤯 She is our Fiscal Administrator! She handles all the finances here at WCPH!
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"Providing services and implementing programs throughout the county."
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"Enhancing our agency mission: To protect, nurture, and advance the health of our communities."
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📣📣Calling all 60+ residents!📣📣
Come enjoy Fresh Conversations with Sarah TOMORROW at UP Home AND Encore Express! It is a free nutrition and physical education program! This program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want: Eat Well & Live Well! This is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other adults in a friendly group!
Know someone who would enjoy this opportunity? Please share! The more the merrier!
🤔Have questions?
📞Call Sarah at 319-653-7758 Ext. 104
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 26th!
Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 26th!
Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950. **Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday prior to the meal!**
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