🌿 **August is National Wellness Month!** 🌿
🌿 **August is National Wellness Month!** 🌿
National Wellness Month is a reminder that caring for our health is an ongoing journey. Small, consistent choices—like staying active, eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and staying connected with others—can make a meaningful difference in our overall well-being.
Public health plays an essential role in helping our communities thrive by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing disease, supporting mental health, and ensuring access to important resources and preventive care. Together, we can build healthier families, stronger neighborhoods, and a brighter future for everyone.
This month, challenge yourself to take one positive step toward better wellness—and encourage someone else to do the same. Whether it's taking a walk, scheduling a preventive checkup, staying up to date on recommended vaccines, or simply taking time to recharge, every healthy choice matters.
💚 Your wellness benefits you—and it helps...
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📚✏️ **School Supply Giveaway – Helping Students Start the School Year Strong!** 🎒
📚✏️ **School Supply Giveaway – Helping Students Start the School Year Strong!** 🎒
Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting—and expensive. Thanks to the Washington Area Ministerial Alliance and many community partners, local families can receive free backpacks and school supplies to help students begin the year prepared for success.
🗓 **Thursday, August 6**
🕓 **4:00–6:30 PM**
📍 **UP Church, 209 E. Main St., Washington**
This event is open to everyone. While supplies are tailored to the Washington Community School District, **any child in need of school supplies is welcome**.
From a public health perspective, having the supplies students need supports:
📖 Better school attendance and learning
💙 Reduced stress for families
🤝 Healthier, stronger, and more connected communities
If you're able, consider supporting this community effort by donating school supplies or contributing through the QR code on the event flyer.
Questions? Contact **UP Church** at...
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🤝 Happy International Day of Friendship!
🤝 Happy International Day of Friendship! 🤝
Today we celebrate the connections that bring people together and strengthen our communities. Friendship is more than sharing good times—it can also play an important role in our overall health and well-being.
💙 Did you know? Strong social connections can:
✅ Support mental and emotional well-being
✅ Help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
✅ Encourage healthy habits and positive behaviors
✅ Provide support during challenging times
✅ Contribute to a stronger, healthier community
Public Health Note: Social connection is an important factor in overall health. Taking time to build and maintain friendships can improve quality of life and help create a sense of belonging.
Today, reach out to a friend, check in on a neighbor, or make a new connection in your community. Small acts of friendship can have a lasting impact on health and happiness.
🌟 Together, we can build a healthier, more connected...
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The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.
🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only
📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!
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📚 Back-to-School Health Clinic 🩺
📚 Back-to-School Health Clinic 🩺
Get your child ready for a healthy and successful school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Health Clinics, where we’ll help students stay on track with required immunizations, health screenings, and important wellness checks.
Taking care of your child’s health now helps prevent illness, supports learning, and keeps our schools and community healthy.
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😁 Keep your kids' winning smiles healthy!
😁 Keep your kids' winning smiles healthy!
Children and teens in Iowa may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance through Medicaid or Hawki (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa). Coverage includes check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, prescriptions, mental health services, hospital care, and more. Enrollment is available year-round, so there's no need to wait. Learn more or apply today:
1-800-257-8563
hhs.iowa.gov/hawki
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🏠 Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards 🏠
🏠 Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards 🏠
Did you know that lead exposure can cause serious health problems, especially for young children and pregnant women? The EICOG Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce lead-based paint hazards and create safer, healthier homes.
Lead can be found in homes built before 1978 and may be present in peeling paint, dust, and soil. Exposure can affect a child's growth, learning, and behavior, making prevention an important public health priority.
✅ Improve home safety
✅ Reduce lead exposure risks
✅ Protect children's health and development
✅ Support healthier living environments
If you live in an older home, you may qualify for assistance through the EICOG Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
For more information about eligibility and available services, contact EICOG today.
#LeadSafeHomes #HealthyHomes #PublicHealth #LeadHazardReduction #ChildHealth #CommunityHealth #EICOG #LeadAwareness
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The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.
🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only
📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!
Help us spread the word—share this post so we can reach community members who might benefit from these programs! 💉😊
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🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Washington County Public Health!
🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Washington County Public Health!
Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with fun, family, and fireworks. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and don't forget the sunscreen! ☀️💙❤️
#IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #WCPH #CelebrateSafely
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📚 Back-to-School Health Clinic 🩺
📚 Back-to-School Health Clinic 🩺
Get your child ready for a healthy and successful school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Health Clinics, where we’ll help students stay on track with required immunizations, health screenings, and important wellness checks.
Taking care of your child’s health now helps prevent illness, supports learning, and keeps our schools and community healthy.
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🌾Join us this evening for a Community Meeting to discuss local cancer statistics, trends, prevention efforts, and available publ...
🌾Join us this evening for a Community Meeting to discuss local cancer statistics, trends, prevention efforts, and available public health resources. This is an opportunity to learn more about how cancer impacts our community and what steps we can take together to support healthier lives.
We encourage all community members to attend, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about improving health in our community.
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🕶️ Happy National Sunglasses Day!
🕶️ Happy National Sunglasses Day! 🕶️
Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement—they’re an important tool for protecting your eye health. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of eye damage over time, including cataracts and other vision concerns.
Protect your eyes with these simple public health tips:
☀ Choose sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays
🧢 Wear a wide-brimmed hat for extra sun protection
👶 Protect children’s eyes with proper sunglasses
🚗 Remember UV rays can reach your eyes even on cloudy days
👀 Schedule regular eye exams to maintain healthy vision
Taking care of your eyes today helps protect your vision for the future. Stay safe, stay shaded, and enjoy the sunshine!
#NationalSunglassesDay #EyeHealth #PublicHealth #SunSafety #HealthyVision
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The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
The July schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!
These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.
🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only
📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!
Help us spread the word—share this post so we can reach community members who might benefit from these programs! 💉😊
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