Monroe County Public Health

03/06/2026

Celebrating Kim Hugen for dedicating 20 Years to Monroe County Public!! We appreciate you!!

02/17/2026

We received a large donation to our Nest Program from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Georgetown and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia of clothes and child/baby supplies. The two parishes also gifted a generous monetary donation. We are so very grateful! What a blessing to live in a community that truly cares about one another and gives from their hearts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

02/12/2026

💙 Heart Healthy Wellness 💙

Take a step toward a healthier heart! Join us for a wellness event featuring labs, blood pressure and weight checks, and nutrition resources with our registered dietitian.

📅 February 19
⏰ 7:00–11:00 AM
📍 Monroe County Hospital & Clinics - Conference Rooms A & B (North Parking Lot)

✨ Everyone is welcome!

02/12/2026

02/06/2026

If you're 45 or older, talk to your primary care provider about colorectal cancer screening. Early Detection=Better Outcomes!

01/21/2026

The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, AND can protect you from
some health problems like cancer. Cervical Cancer Prevention!

01/20/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year in the United States, about 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and about 4,000 women die of this cancer.

Don’t fall behind! Cervical cancer is preventable when problems
are found early and treated. Make sure you are up to date on cervical cancer screening.
https://www.nccc-online.org

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

It is estimated that millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, although many may not know they have this common disorder.

When you don’t know who to turn to, Your Life Iowa is here for you.

Call (855) 581-8111
Text (855) 895-8398
Chat YourLifeIowa.org

12/08/2025

11/21/2025

HHS Identifies First Flu Death of Season View as a webpage / Share Iowa Department of Health and Human Services November 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2025 CONTACT Danielle Sample danielle.sample@hhs.iowa.gov PRESS RELEASE HHS Identifies First Flu Death of Season DES MOINES, Iowa - The...