Kossuth County Community Health

01/08/2026

🎉 Thank you, Kossuth County! 🎉

Our Breakfast Tree Cereal Drive was a huge success — together we collected 186 boxes of cereal for the Food Lending Boxes! 🥣💙
Your generosity helps ensure families in our community have access to quick, kid‑friendly breakfast options. Every donation truly makes a difference!

🌟 Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this effort!

01/07/2026

Cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV. There are many types of HPV, and some are known to cause changes to a person's cervix that can lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/immunization/hpv

If you have questions regarding vaccinations or coverage for vaccinations, contact Community Health at 515-295-4430

01/06/2026

🎀 Attention Women in Our Community!

Did you know that Iowa’s Care for Yourself (CFY) program offers free or low‑cost breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women ages 21–64? 💗

Regular screenings save lives—and this program helps remove financial barriers so more women can get the care they deserve.

CFY services include:
✔ Clinical breast exams & mammograms
✔ Pap tests & HPV testing
✔ Cervical cancer screening
✔ Diagnostic testing
✔ Help with appointments, navigation, and finding supportive care

Who may qualify?
• Women ages 21–64
• Those meeting income guidelines (example: monthly take‑home pay of ~$3,038 or less; additional allowances for household size)

Have questions or want to enroll?
Call our CFY representative at 515-295-4446.

Or learn more here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/cancer/cfy

Let’s help the women in our community stay healthy, informed, and supported. 💕

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The Care for Yourself program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to Iowans.

01/05/2026

Did you know that you may qualify for free cancer screenings? Iowans aged 21-64 may qualify based on income.

Learn more and check the income guidelines at:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/cancer/cfy



If you have questions regarding the Care for yourself program at KRHC contact Community Health at 515-295-4430

01/02/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screenings are now recommended for people with a cervix who are 21 or older.

To learn more about screenings, eligibility and more, visit: https://canceriowa.org/screening-toolkit/

12/31/2025

🎄 Breakfast Tree Cereal Drive – Winners Announced! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in making this year’s Breakfast Tree cereal drive the best yet! Your generosity helped us build an amazing tree and support a great cause.
🏆 Prize Winners:

Grand Prize – Nancy Johnson
Cloey Elbert
Lisa Forburger
Marcia Kenne
Shannon Oyen
Jane Eischen
Pete & Becky Fickbohm
Phil Meyer
Chris Buscher
Sherry Wier
Krista Giddings
Ellie Geelan
Tina Natterstad

💬 Any guesses on how many cereal boxes we used to build the tree? Drop your guesses below!

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care? Here are some common questions and answers about both from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. https://ow.ly/nSc250XlxRm

If considering hospice care we can help. Hospice of the Heartland through KRHC would be glad to assist you. Contact us at 515-295-4430

12/22/2025

Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to be entered into the drawing; drop your cereal boxes off by 4:00 PM!!

🎄 Our Cereal Tree is Getting BIG! 🌟

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate a box of cereal and help us keep the tree growing strong. Every box donated enters you into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

📍 Drop off your cereal at Community Health
📅 Deadline: December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM!

All donations will be used to stock the food lending boxes! Let’s spread cheer and fill bowls this season! 🥣✨

12/19/2025

Have you noticed a lump in your neck, lymph node swelling, change in your voice, or fullness in your neck? If so, get a neck check by your doctor. These are symptoms of thyroid cancer.

Find out all about thyroid cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it's found, and how it's treated.

12/18/2025

🎄 Our Cereal Tree is Getting BIG! 🌟

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate a box of cereal and help us keep the tree growing strong. Every box donated enters you into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

📍 Drop off your cereal at Community Health
📅 Deadline: December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM!

All donations will be used to stock the food lending boxes! Let’s spread cheer and fill bowls this season! 🥣✨

12/17/2025

Did you know there is a vaccine that can prevent certain cancers? It’s called the HPV vaccine and kids as young as 9 should get it! Talk to your doctor to learn more.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/hpv/hpv-vaccine.html