🌼🌱National Gardening Day🌱🌼
🌼🌱National Gardening Day🌱🌼
Ready to get your hands dirty? National Gardening Day is the perfect time to start planning or planting your garden! Whether it’s a backyard plot, raised bed, or a few pots on your porch, gardening has benefits for all ages.
🌿 Health Benefits of Gardening:
☀️ Encourages physical activity
🥕 Promotes healthier eating habits
🧠 Reduces stress and supports mental well-being
🌸 Provides opportunities for family learning and connection
Gardening Safety Tips:
✔️ Wear gloves to protect your hands
✔️ Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade
✔️ Use sunscreen and bug spray when needed
✔️ Wash produce thoroughly before eating
Let’s celebrate by planting something that will grow not just in our gardens—but in our health too! 🌷💚
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📜🌿Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday 🌿📜
📜🌿Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday 🌿📜
Today we recognize the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, one of our nation’s Founding Fathers and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Beyond his role in history, Jefferson was also passionate about agriculture, gardening, and healthy living—believing that access to fresh food was important for overall well-being.
🌱 Public Health Connection:
Access to fresh, nutritious foods continues to play a vital role in community health today. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Supporting local agriculture and growing your own food are great ways to invest in your health and your community!
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🐄🌾 National Farm Animals Day 🌾🐖
🐄🌾 National Farm Animals Day 🌾🐖
Today we celebrate the farm animals that play such an important role in our lives and communities. From providing food and supporting local agriculture to teaching children about responsibility and care, farm animals are an important part of rural life.
Public Health Tips Around Farm Animals:
🐓 Wash your hands after touching animals, their feed, or their living areas to help prevent the spread of germs.
🐄 Keep food and drinks away from animal areas to reduce the risk of contamination.
🐑 Supervise children when they are around animals and remind them not to touch their faces until their hands are clean.
🐖 Wear proper footwear in barns or pens and avoid bringing muddy boots into your home.
Farm animals are wonderful to learn from and care for, but it’s important to remember that animals can sometimes carry germs that make people sick. A few simple precautions help keep both people and animals healthy!
Happy National Farm Animals Day! 🚜💚
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Thank You Public Health Workers
Thank You Public Health Workers
During National Public Health Week, we also want to recognize the dedicated professionals who work every day to protect and improve community health.
Thank you to the nurses, social worker, dental hygienist, dental assistant, environmental health staff, support staff, and partners who make this work possible. Your efforts help create healthier futures for all.
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Community Partnerships
Community Partnerships
Public health is strongest when communities work together.
Healthcare providers, schools, local organizations, and community members all play a role in promoting health and preventing disease. Collaboration helps ensure everyone has access to the resources they need to stay healthy.
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Supporting Families & Children
Public health supports families from the very beginning.
Programs that provide nutrition support, developmental screenings, and family resources help children grow, learn, and thrive. Early support helps build a strong foundation for lifelong health.
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Prevention & Healthy Living
Prevention & Healthy Living
During National Public Health Week, we celebrate the power of prevention.
Simple actions like getting recommended vaccines, eating balanced meals, staying active, and attending routine check-ups can help prevent illness and support long-term health.
Healthy choices today can lead to healthier communities tomorrow.
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World Health Day 🌍💙
World Health Day 🌍💙
Today is World Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of public health and the role it plays in keeping our communities safe and healthy.
Public health works behind the scenes every day — from vaccinations and disease prevention to health education, maternal and child health services, and community wellness programs. These efforts help prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles, and support people at every stage of life.
By working together — individuals, families, healthcare providers, and community partners — we can build healthier communities for everyone.
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during April!
Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during April!
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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Kickoff to National Public Health Week
Kickoff to National Public Health Week
This week is National Public Health Week, a time to recognize the many ways public health helps keep our communities healthy and safe.
From vaccinations and disease prevention to nutrition programs, home health services, and health education, public health works every day to support people at every stage of life.
Together, we can build a healthier community for everyone. 💙
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National Library Day 📚
National Library Day 📚
Today we celebrate National Library Day and the important role libraries play in our communities.
Libraries are more than just books — they provide access to learning, technology, community programs, and reliable information for people of all ages. They are places where curiosity grows and knowledge is shared.
Thank you to our local libraries and librarians for helping keep our community informed, connected, and inspired.
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during April!
Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during April!
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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Raising kids can be tough these days
Raising kids can be tough these days.
As a parent, you've got your hands full making sure your kids have what they need to stay healthy and get the care they need when they're sick. There's help!
Medicaid and Hawki offer free or low-cost insurance for kids and teens - all the way up to age 19. They can get regular check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, hospital care, mental health services, prescriptions and more.
It's a helping hand for parents with their hands full. For more information or to enroll today, go to https://hhs.iowa.gov/medicaid/plans-programs/hawki or call 800-257-8563.
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