Kossuth County Community Health

09/29/2025

Together we can start making a healthier future for Iowa by raising awareness and getting active! Join us and the initiative on Oct. 1 as we start by walking for 30 minutes!

09/26/2025

Flu Season Is Here — Protect yourself and your loved ones! 💉🍂

Our walk-in flu vaccine clinic is now open at the Algona Clinic! No appointment needed — just stop by Monday-Friday, 10 am to 4 PM and get your flu shot to stay healthy this season.
✅ Fast
✅ Convenient
✅ No appointment necessary

Let’s fight the flu together! 💪

09/26/2025

Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction

Addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition. Often unintentionally, many people still talk about addiction in ways that are stigmatizing—meaning they use words that can portray someone with a substance use disorder (SUD) in a shameful or negative way and may prevent them from seeking treatment.9 With simple changes in language harmful stigma and negativity around SUD can be reduced or avoided

09/24/2025

Here are a few of my tips to help get you moving in the right direction for your families:

•Start making small changes by incorporating more fresh fruit and veggies into their nutrition plan. Introduce them to a new fruit or vegetable weekly.

•Opt for preparing foods baked, broiled or grilled instead of fried.

•Slowly incorporate more whole grains while eliminating the starchy white foods.

•Eliminate the boxed processed foods, canned goods, Ramen noodles, tv dinners, frozen chicken nuggets, french fries, and microwaveable meals. Cooking fresh is always best. No additives or preservatives.

•Make sure they’re getting a well balanced and portioned meal of a lean protein, carb, non starchy vegetable and a healthy fat at dinner.
•They are getting an adequate amount of sleep each night so they can perform well during the school day.

09/22/2025

09/22/2025

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 children in the US are obese. Children who have obesity are more than likely to become obese adults and will develop chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and other health ailments.

Parents, you are what you eat and do. Your children are watching and developing the same eating/exercise habits as you are whether they are good or bad. Now is the time to break generational curses of bad eating and exercise habits over your families. Some chronic illnesses are hereditary, but a lot of them are preventable.

09/18/2025

Because anyone can create and share internet content, you need to take extra steps to ensure what you find is accurate. Here are a few tips to help you separate good information from bad.

Because anyone can create and share internet content, you need to take extra steps to ensure what you find is accurate. Here are a few tips to help you separ...

09/18/2025

Led by the AIDS InstituteExit Disclaimer, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) is observed each year on September 18 to focus on the increasing number of people who, because of major advancements in HIV treatment, are living long, full lives with HIV. The awareness day also calls attention to the unique health and social needs, as well as the challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care among people who are aging.

This year’s theme, “Protect Our Aging Populations: Meeting New Challenges to Live Longer and Improve Lives!”, aims to emphasize the need for prevention, research, and data focused on the aging community and increase medical understanding of the impact of HIV on the natural aging process.

More than half of people living with diagnosed HIV in the United States and dependent areas are aged 50 and older. Some were diagnosed later in life, while others have lived with HIV for many years. Support services are available through health care providers, local community centers, or HIV service organizations. Use the HIV Services Locator to find services near you.

09/17/2025

🦃✨ The countdown is on to Algona’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner — and we need YOUR help spreading the word!

This meal is all about neighbors helping neighbors. 💛 It’s free-will donation, drive-thru/carryout only, and open to absolutely everyone.

📅 Thursday, November 27th
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 AK’s Chrome Kitchen

👉 Here’s how you can help right now:
1️⃣ Hit the share button so your friends & family see this.
2️⃣ Comment your favorite Thanksgiving dish below (pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, stuffing… let’s hear it!).
3️⃣ Make sure you’re following this page so you don’t miss updates.

Let’s see how many people we can reach — together we can fill plates and hearts this Thanksgiving. 🧡

09/17/2025

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

If you have a cervix and are 21 or older, it’s recommended that you be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years (depending on age). In Iowa, the Care for Yourself Breast & Cervical Screening Program will help connect you with a free or low-cost screening near you. Call Community Health in Kossuth County for local resources at 515-295-4430 or you can Visit:

https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/cancer/cfy

09/16/2025

Stop by on Saturday for the FREE Car Seat Check-Up Event !

09/15/2025

September is National Recovery Month.
During , focus on your well-being. Sleep 🛏️, healthy eating 🍅, exercise 🏃‍➡️and connections 💞 are vital. For more tips: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope