📣 Looking for Health Insurance for Your Child? 🩺

Visit InsureKidsNow.gov to learn about free or low-cost health coverage options available through Medicaid and CHIP, including Iowa’s HAWK-I program.

✅ Coverage includes doctor visits, dental, vision, prescriptions, mental health services & more
✅ Many families qualify based on income, even if they work or have other insurance
✅ Apply online or by calling 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)

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Hey Iowa, May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Together, let’s end mental illness stigma and support those who are seeking treatment.

Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org #makeitokIOWA #HeyIowa

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Measles is spread through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes. The disease can live up to 2 hours in the air!

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for measles information and how to protect yourself and your family.

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during May!

Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950.

**Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday PRIOR to the meal!**

MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles.
Talk with your healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are protected from measles.

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for information on measles and measles containing vaccine.

Measles is serious for people of all ages, but some groups are more likely to have complications with the virus:
- Children younger than 5
- Pregnant women
- People with weakened immune system

Symptoms of measles will start around 7-14 days after being exposed. If you have symptoms of measles, CALL your healthcare provider immediately.

Visit hhs.iowa.gov/disease-information for information on measles and how to protect yourself and your family.

It’s OK to have a mental illness — many people do. #makeitokIOWA is a community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding about mental illness.

Learn more at MakeItOKIowa.org

Hey Iowa, we need to talk about mental illness. By starting conversations about mental health we can fight stigma in Iowa, join me in making it OK to not be OK in #heyiowa

MakeItOKIowa.org #makeitokIOWA #HeyIowa

🛑 Measles cases are on the rise—make sure you know the signs and how to protect your family! There is currently 1 case in Iowa!

Check out the flyer below for important information about symptoms, what to do if you think you or a loved one might have measles, and how to prevent its spread.

✅ Washington County Public Health has the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine available for those who would like it. Thanks to the State of Iowa, it's FREE for everyone—no matter your insurance status.

📍 Call us today with any questions or concerns at 319-653-7758.

Ending mental illness stigma starts with understanding. Learn more about mental illness and how to be supportive: MakeItOKIowa.org #makeitokIOWA

📢 Did you know?

Washington County Public Health, in coordination with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has the MMR vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella) available at no cost for individuals of all ages, regardless of insurance status.

📞 For more information or to schedule an appointment, call WCPH at 319-653-7758.

📢 ¿Sabías que...?

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Washington, junto con el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Iowa, tiene disponible la vacuna MMR (sarampión, paperas, rubéola) sin costo para personas de todas las edades, sin importar su estado de seguro médico.

📞 Para más información o para programar una cita, llame al 319-653-7758.