Monroe County Public Health

04/23/2026

Well… we’re just going to say it.
We missed our Earth Day post. 😅

In the spirit of honesty (and public health), we believe transparency matters—and so does giving ourselves a little grace. If we weren’t running a bit behind now and then, life might be a little too on track.

But hey—better late than never, right?

🌎 What’s good for the planet is good for all of us.

With this early warm weather, here are a couple easy ways to celebrate Earth Day (even fashionably late):
💧 Stay hydrated—your body will thank you.
🥬 Add some leafy greens to your plate—packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.

Taking care of yourself and taking care of the Earth go hand in hand.
Let’s keep it clean, keep it green, and keep moving forward—together. 💚

04/22/2026

Public health is people. People who show up, solve problems, care about you and your family and make a difference every day in Monroe County. We’ve rolled out some of our best Olan Mills throwbacks to show off our team. We’re grateful to serve our community and are here to help you.

04/20/2026

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Let’s ensure you get the care you deserve. 💖

04/17/2026

04/13/2026

03/20/2026

The boil order has been lifted. You can run your taps for a few minutes and flush your toilet to clear your lines. You should throw out ice made with un-boiled water from during the order and start fresh now.

03/19/2026

The FDA has classified the action as a Class II recall of the children's liquid ibuprofen, which the agency defines as a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The recall involves Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL, sold in 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottles.

The affected lots are 7261973A and 7261974A, with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027.

The product was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and the recalled bottles were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have the recalled ibuprofen should stop using it immediately. The safest option is to return the medication to the pharmacy where you purchased it for proper disposal and a potential refund.

Check your medicine cabinet: 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen recalled after reports of gel-like particles, FDA says.

03/18/2026

Please, help get the word out. We still have some folks that have not heard the news about the boil order. Reach out to your friends and neighbors on Albia City water and make sure that they are aware. The Albia City water is unsafe for drinking at this time. If you intend to use this water, it needs to be boiled at a full rolling boil for 1-2 minutes and then cooled for uses (drinking/cooking/toothbrushing/making coffee/washing dishes). The boil order is in effect until further notice.

12/09/2025

Be aware of SNAP changes starting on January 1st.

Check Before You Shop! Iowa is changing what can be purchased with SNAP in Iowa starting January 1st, 2026.

SNAP benefits can be used to buy most food items that are not taxed in Iowa, based on rules from the Iowa Department of Revenue. For more information about specific items, please visit https://revenue.iowa.gov/taxes/tax-guidance/sales-use-excise-tax/iowa-sales-tax-food for a more detailed guide under the "Exempt Products" section.

12/09/2025

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