﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:42:00 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Washington County Public Health - Social Media Posts</title><link>https://washph.com:443/About-Us/News/rss/category/3553/social-media-posts</link><atom:link href="https://washph.com:443/About-Us/News/rss/category/3553/social-media-posts" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[World Semicolon Day]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/world-semicolon-day</link><description><![CDATA[ World Semicolon Day 
 
On World Semicolon Day, we recognize a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. A semicolon (;) is used when an author could have chosen to end a sentence—but didn’t. It ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/world-semicolon-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2922]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during April!]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/enjoy-a-meal-socialization-and-entertainment-at-encore-express-during-april-2</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/enjoy-a-meal-socialization-and-entertainment-at-encore-express-during-april-2</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2919]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The April schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/the-april-schedule-for-our-vaccines-for-children-vfc-program-and-our-vaccines-for-adults-vfa-program-is-here-1</link><description><![CDATA[The April 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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/the-april-schedule-for-our-vaccines-for-children-vfc-program-and-our-vaccines-for-adults-vfa-program-is-here-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2920]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[National Gardening Day]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/national-gardening-day</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/national-gardening-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2921]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday ]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/thomas-jeffersons-birthday-</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/thomas-jeffersons-birthday-</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2916]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ National Farm Animals Day ]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/-national-farm-animals-day-</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/-national-farm-animals-day-</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2914]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Thank You Public Health Workers]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/thank-you-public-health-workers</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/thank-you-public-health-workers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2915]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Community Partnerships]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/community-partnerships</link><description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/community-partnerships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2913]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Photos from Washington County Public Health's post]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/photos-from-washington-county-public-healths-post</link><description><![CDATA[Supporting Families & Children 
 
Public health supports families from the very beginning. 
 
Programs that provide nutrition support, developmental screenings, and family resources help children ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:01:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/photos-from-washington-county-public-healths-post</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2912]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Tokheim]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Prevention & Healthy Living]]></title><link>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/prevention-healthy-living</link><description><![CDATA[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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://washph.com/About-Us/News/prevention-healthy-living</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[87cb38e9-8bd1-4287-b40a-84f0f1529c13-2910]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>