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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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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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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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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
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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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
🦷🪥🦷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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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
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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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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Spotlight Friday!
Spotlight Friday! 🙋♀️Meet JACKIE BROWN!🙋♀️
Jackie has been with Washington County Public Health for 4.5 years! She is one of our home health aides! She works with patient's assisting in bathing, errand running, and grocery shopping.
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"The family environment"
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"Continuing to grow"
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No level of lead exposure is safe
No level of lead exposure is safe. Lead can be found in paint used in homes and schools, as well as on painted playgrounds and toys. Join us for ILPPW2024 to learn the risks about #LeadPoisoning so all children can have bright, lead-free futures. #BanLeadPaint
More info: https://bit.ly/4dwjkha
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This October we are sharing resources from "love is respect"
This October we are sharing resources from "love is respect". This is a great resource for talking with your children about health relationships. Check out the relationship spectrum, how to set boundaries, and more. Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 or visit “loveisrespect.org” for more information.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help your friends and family stay informed about technology safety with the Tech Safety App created by the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Text 'IOWAHELP' to 20121 to be connected with a certified victim advocate.
https://techsafetyapp.org/home
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Spotlight Friday!!
Spotlight Friday!! 🙋♀️Meet LORI HOBSCHEIDT!🙋♀️
Lori has been with Washington County Public Health for 28 years! 🤯 During her time at WCPH, She has had the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of programs with the goal of making a positive impact. Over the last several years, she has worked with the Dental Program, which oversees Washington and Henry Counties. In this role, they conduct dental screenings and provide education, fluoride varnish, and care coordination for preschool children. They also off the same services for 2nd and 3 graders and apply sealants.
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"I take pleasure in working with parents and children and witnessing the positive impact we have on their health. It's fulfilling to contribute to our community and work towards making it a better place. I have also enjoyed collaborating with various community partners and brainstorming ways to make Washington County more welcoming and healthier for its residents."
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"Continuing to work closely with members of the community to develop and implement engaging projects and initiatives that foster happiness and well-being in our county."
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We can't believe it's already holiday time!
We can't believe it's already holiday time! Here are the clinic schedules for November & December!
➡️📌NOTICE: Due to the holiday's there are a few clinic/date changes for the Kalona clinics! They will be November 21st from 3PM-6PM and December 19th from 3PM-6PM, both at the Kalona YMCA.
Please give us a call to schedule for your immunization needs: 319-653-7758
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There is a study from the CDC that shows seniors and young children have the highest rate of hospitalization from flu
There is a study from the CDC that shows seniors and young children have the highest rate of hospitalization from flu. 🤢
People with underlying medical conditions, like asthma, heart disease, or chronic lung disease, are more likely to have severe flu cases. Black Americans, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives are also more likely to be hospitalized for flu. 🤒
💉Though these groups are more at risk, severe flu can happen to anyone, especially for people who aren’t vaccinated. In the words of Dr. William Schaffner, one of the study’s co-authors, “The influenza virus, in all of its guises, is a formidable virus that can take a healthy person and put them in the hospital within 48 hours."
Call us to get your flu shot today! It not only helps you, but your family, friends, and community as well! 💪
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/.../seasonal-flu.../75923427007/...
#NotJustFlu #VaxYourFam #VaccinesSaveLives
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We had the opportunity to have Breanna, a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) student from Missouri State University, with us for a few days!
For her Community Health project, she made these wonderful Safe Sleep posters about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). SIDS is the term used to describe the sudden death of a baby younger than 1 year of age. Unfortunately, this isn't anything new, but still continues to be a risk factor in infant death statistics. Every year, in the US, approximately 3,500 infant deaths are from SIDS. It is also the leading cause of death in those 28 days - 1 year of age, more specifically <6 months of age. Infants born <37 weeks gestation are at a higher risk for SIDS.
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Tuvimos la oportunidad de contar con Breanna, una estudiante de BSN (Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Enfermería) de Missouri State University, con nosotros durante unos días.
Para su proyecto comunitario, creó estos maravillosos carteles sobre el Sueño Seguro y el SMSL (Síndrome de Muerte Súbita del Lactante). El SMSL es el término utilizado para describir la muerte repentina de un bebé menor de 1 año de edad. Desafortunadamente, esto no es algo nuevo, pero sigue siendo un factor de riesgo en las estadísticas de mortalidad infantil. Cada año, en los EE. UU., aproximadamente 3,500 muertes infantiles son a causa del SMSL. También es la principal causa de muerte en bebés de entre 28 días y 1 año de edad, específicamente en aquellos menores de 6 meses. Los bebés nacidos con menos de 37 semanas de gestación tienen un mayor riesgo de SMSL
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Spotlight Friday!
Spotlight Friday! 🙋♀️Meet BONNIE LINS!🙋♀️
Bonnie has been with Washington County Public Health for 11 years! She is a home health aide and homemaker. This includes giving baths and personal cares along with doing laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal prep! She also spreads sunshine to her patients!
🤷♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH?
📣"A lot of patients have very little company so knowing that you can help brighten their day is a good feeling."
🤷♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH?
📣"Continue to spread sunshine and brighten peoples day!"
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