Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County Public Health’

Statewide Program Offering Dental Services Available in Washington County

Posted: Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 6:24 am

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There is a statewide program available in Washington County that helps with the importance of dental hygiene.  

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Preparedness and Response Training Summit Coming Up

Posted: Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 6:26 am

A training session is coming up that will focus on emergency preparedness and response for public health emergencies.

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Avoiding Frostbite on Cold Days

Posted: Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 6:24 am

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Many of us forget that getting frostbite in the winter is very easy.  

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Flu Shots Still Available But Supply Dwindling

Posted: Thursday, December 8th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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This week is National Flu Vaccination Week and Washington County Public Health Nurse Lynn Fisher says they have flu shots still available but their supply is dropping.  

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Final Flu Shot Clinics Coming Up

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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Washington County Public Health is getting ready to host their final flu shot clinics.

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Not Too Late for a Flu Shot

Posted: Saturday, October 15th, 2011 at 6:24 am

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Washington County Public Health still has plenty of seasonal flu shots available.

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Listeria Reported in Iowa Triggers Next Steps for Public Health Departments

Posted: Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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A case of listeria has been reported in northwestern Iowa and Chrystal Woller from Washington County Public Health says this case has been linked to tainted cantaloupes from Colorado.  

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Listeria Outbreaks Prompts Safety Reminders

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am

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With the death toll rising of listeria deaths caused by tainted cantaloupes across the country, Washington County Public Health is passing along reminders of what to do to stay healthy.  

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Flu Shot Clinics Still Available

Posted: Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at 6:21 am

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Washington County Public Health is still offering seasonal flu shot clinics.

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Flu Shot Clinics Available

Posted: Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 6:25 am

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Washington County Public Health is starting to offer seasonal flu shot clinics.

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Improving Childhood Vaccination Rates

Posted: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 6:29 am

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Early childhood vaccinations are rising in Iowa according to the state Department of Public Health.  

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Immunization Update 2011 Registrations Still Being Accepted

Posted: Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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Registrations for a seminar coming up for healthcare staff are still being accepted.  

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Obesity Task Force Campaign Meeting Tomorrow

Posted: Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at 6:25 am

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Washington County Public Health is hosting another task force tomorrow to focus on obesity in the county.  

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Immunization Update 2011

Posted: Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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A seminar is coming up for healthcare staff that administers vaccines.

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Reminder for School Immunizations to be Current

Posted: Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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As the new school year approaches, parents need to remember to have their children’s shot records current.  

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Heat Wave Changes Activities for Most

Posted: Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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Last week’s heat wave prompted most of us to change and limit our outdoor activities.  

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Cooling Center Available

Posted: Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at 6:27 am

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The Washington Y is offering a place for those to go who do not have air conditioning.  

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Whooping Cough Cases Increased Last Year

Posted: Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 6:25 am

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Iowa has seen an increase in cases of Pertussis or Whooping Cough in the last year.  

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Controlling Mosquitoes after a Wet Spring

Posted: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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The summer season brings out mosquitoes and with this year’s spring having more than average rainfall has helped to increase the summer’s mosquito population.  

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Heat Safety Reminders

Posted: Friday, July 1st, 2011 at 6:26 am

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With the temperatures being warm yesterday and again today, there are steps you can take to keep yourself safe in the heat.  

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