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Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip🔥🚨
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip🔥🚨
With heaters, fireplaces, and generators being used more often, carbon monoxide risks go up in winter.
• Install CO detectors on every level of your home
• Never use grills or generators indoors
• Check that vents and chimneys are clear of snow
A quick safety check can save lives.
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Mental Health Check-In💙🧠
Mental Health Check-In💙🧠
The holidays can be joyful — but they can also be stressful or overwhelming.
Take a moment today to check in with yourself and your loved ones.
If you’re struggling, reaching out is a sign of strength. Support is available, and you’re not alone.
**Call/Text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
**Your Life Iowa- Call- 855-581-8111, Text- 855-895-8398, Chat at yourlifeiowa.org
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As we wrap up 2025, we’re grateful for another year of serving this wonderful community.
And yes — it also happens to be National Pretend to Work Day 😄
If you’re “working,” we hope your day is light, your coffee is strong, and your evening is full of celebration!
Reminder: Washington County Public Health will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd at 8AM.
Stay safe and have a healthy start to the new year!
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🧠 Happy National Trivia Day!
🧠 Happy National Trivia Day!
Let’s celebrate with some surprising health and wellness facts you may not know:
✨ Did you know…
• Laughing 100 times burns about the same calories as a 10-minute light workout.
• Drinking enough water can boost your focus and energy—even mild dehydration can impact mood.
• Your taste buds have a lifespan of about 10–14 days before they regenerate.
• A brisk 10-minute walk can improve your mood for up to 2 hours.
• Sleep is so powerful that missing just 1–2 hours can affect your alertness as much as going without sleep for 24 hours.
• Chewing gum can help improve memory and concentration for some people.
• About 80% of your immune cells live in your gut—your digestive health matters!
• Spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being.
💬 Want to join the fun?
Share your favorite random trivia fact—health-related or totally silly—in the comments!
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🏡 Home Health: Care That Comes to You
🏡 Home Health: Care That Comes to You
Home health services play a vital role in helping individuals stay safe, healthy, and independent—right in the comfort of their own homes.
Here’s why home health is so important:
✨ Promotes Independence
Home health allows people to recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their daily routines without leaving home.
✨ Supports Safety & Minimizes Hospitalizations
Regular nursing visits, medication management, and monitoring help catch concerns early and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
✨ Personalized, One-on-One Care
Care is tailored to each person’s needs—whether it’s skilled nursing, therapy, wound care, or education for patients and caregivers.
✨ Essential Support from Home Health Aides
Our home health aides provide compassionate assistance with personal cares—such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility support, and daily hygiene. Their work helps patients stay comfortable, maintain dignity, and safely perform everyday activities.
✨ Comfort & Familiarity
Being surrounded by familiar people and surroundings boosts emotional well-being and healing.
✨ Helps Families & Caregivers
Home health provides support, education, and guidance, giving families peace of mind.
At Washington County Public Health, we’re proud to provide compassionate, high-quality home health care to help our community stay well at home.
💙 If you or a loved one could benefit from home health services, we’re here to help.
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❄️✨ It’s National Winter Skin Relief Day!
❄️✨ It’s National Winter Skin Relief Day! ✨❄️
If your skin is currently channeling its inner lizard 🦎… don’t worry, we’ve ALL been there.
Here are some fun winter skin “survival tips” to keep you soft, smooth, and feeling like a human again:
💧 Moisturize like it’s your part-time job
Put lotion on after showers, before bed, during commercials… you get the idea.
🚿 Skip the lava-hot showers
Yes, we know they’re amazing. But warm water = happy skin!
💨 Humidifier = winter bestie
Turn your home into a spa (or at least less of a desert).
🥤 Drink water
Because your skin can’t survive on coffee alone… sadly.
🧴 Gentle soaps, please
Let your skin chill without harsh ingredients.
Be kind to your skin this winter—after all, it’s your body’s biggest fan (literally, it covers everything!).
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🚓💙 Today we honor and thank our law enforcement officers
🚓💙 Today we honor and thank our law enforcement officers.
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we recognize the dedication, service, and commitment of the men and women who work every day to keep our communities safe.
Washington County Public Health extends our heartfelt appreciation to all local officers, deputies, dispatchers, and public safety staff.
Your hard work, compassion, and courage do not go unnoticed.
💙 Thank you for protecting our communities.
💙 Thank you for supporting our residents.
💙 Thank you for the partnership we share in serving Washington County.
If you see an officer today, take a moment to thank them for all they do.
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💙 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 💙
Human trafficking involves forced labor or sexual exploitation and can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds—often hidden in plain sight.
🚨 Possible warning signs include:
• Fearful or withdrawn behavior
• Someone speaking on another’s behalf
• Lack of personal identification or control over money
• Signs of physical abuse or neglect
🤝 What you can do:
• Learn the signs
• Trust your instincts
• Share resources
• Speak up when something doesn’t seem right
📞 National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-888-373-7888 | Text 233733 (BEFREE)
More information available at www.IowaNAHT.org
Together, we can help protect our community.
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💊💙 National Pharmacist Day 💙💊
💊💙 National Pharmacist Day 💙💊
Today we recognize the important role pharmacists play in healthcare and public health.
Pharmacists help ensure medications are safe, effective, and understood—while also providing health education, and trusted guidance to patients and families.
Washington County Public Health extends our sincere appreciation to all pharmacists for your collaboration, dedication, and compassionate care. Your work makes a meaningful difference in our community every day.
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🩸 January is National Blood Donor Month 🩸
Blood donations are especially critical during the winter months when severe weather and illness can reduce the blood supply.
✨ Did you know?
• One blood donation can help save up to three lives
• Blood is needed for emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and chronic conditions
• Most blood types are needed every day
• The donation process usually takes about an hour
• Donors can give whole blood every 56 days
If you’re healthy and able, consider rolling up your sleeve and making a life-saving difference in our community.
💙 Thank you to all blood donors for your generosity and compassion.
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🏡 Did you know?
🏡 Did you know? Home health care helps people stay safe and independent at home.
Our Home Health team provides skilled nursing, medication management, wound care, education, and home health aide services to support daily personal cares.
If you or someone you know could benefit from home health services, we’re here to help.
📞 319-653-7758 | 🌐 www.washph.com
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🎈🎉 It’s a birthday celebration!
🎈🎉 It’s a birthday celebration! 🎉🎈
Join us in wishing Lori a very happy birthday today!
We hope her day is filled with smiles, good moments, and a little extra celebrating. We’re so grateful for everything she brings to our team and the care she shows every day.
If you see Lori, don’t forget to help her celebrate and wish her a happy birthday! 🎂💐
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🚶♀️🌳 It’s Take a Walk Outdoors Day!
🚶♀️🌳 It’s Take a Walk Outdoors Day! 🌳🚶♂️
A simple walk outside can boost your mood, improve heart health, and help reduce stress—even in the winter months.
Bundle up, get some fresh air, and enjoy a few minutes of movement today. Every step counts toward better health!
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🤗 Happy National Hugging Day!
🤗 Happy National Hugging Day! 🤗
Hugs can help reduce stress, boost mood, and strengthen connections with the people we care about.
Whether it’s a hug, a kind word, or a simple check-in, take time today to show support and appreciation for those around you. Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.
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🌼 Celebration of Life Day 🌼
🌼 Celebration of Life Day 🌼
Today is a reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate the moments—big and small—that make life meaningful.
Celebrate what brings you joy, practice gratitude, and take care of your physical and mental well-being. Every day is an opportunity to support a healthier, happier life.
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Here is the January/February schedules for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program!
Here is the January/February schedules for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program!
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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💬✨ It’s National Compliment Day!
💬✨ It’s National Compliment Day! ✨💬
Kind words cost nothing, but they can mean everything.
Take a moment today to thank a coworker, encourage a friend, or compliment someone who may need a boost. A little positivity can go a long way in building a stronger, healthier community.
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🦷 Fluoride Day 🦷
🦷 Fluoride Day 🦷
Fluoride plays an important role in preventing tooth decay and keeping teeth strong for all ages.
✔️ Strengthens tooth enamel
✔️ Helps prevent cavities
✔️ Supports lifelong oral health
Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste is a simple step that helps protect your smile and overall health.
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🏡 Home Health Care—Right at Home 🏡
🏡 Home Health Care—Right at Home 🏡
Home health helps individuals stay safe, healthy, and independent in the comfort of their own homes.
Our services include skilled nursing, medication support, wound care, and home health aide assistance with personal cares.
💙 Know someone who could benefit?
📞 319-653-7758 | 🌐 www.washph.com
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🔐Data Privacy Day 🔐
🔐Data Privacy Day 🔐
Protecting personal and health information matters.
Data Privacy Day is a reminder to take simple steps to keep your information secure:
✔️ Use strong, unique passwords
✔️ Be cautious with emails and links
✔️ Protect personal and health information
Safeguarding data helps protect individuals, families, and communities.
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