Wayne County Public Health IA

10/01/2025

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08/22/2025

School starts Monday! Be sure your child is ready to go!

07/28/2025

🚨 Extreme Heat Warning for Wayne County 🚨

Dangerously hot conditions are expected this afternoon through the evening, with heat index values reaching 110°F to 115°F.

☀️ Cooling Stations Open until 4pm:
Wayne County Public Health and the Wayne County Courthouse basement are available for anyone needing relief from the heat.

🔥 Safety Reminders:

・Drink plenty of fluids

・Stay out of the sun when possible

・Check in on relatives, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals

・Stay safe and take precautions during this extreme heat event!

If you are in need of assistance after hours please call Wayne County Public Health at 641-872-1167.

07/28/2025

06/18/2025

Please call with any questions!

06/17/2025

Looking for ways to give back to your community? Volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels!

05/21/2025

We have some formula here at Public Health for anyone who may need it. Please stop by the office to pick it up.

03/26/2025

Did you know?
🍽️ 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 are available in Corydon (Monday through Friday) and in Allerton (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)!

🥘 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 meals are prepared fresh at the Wayne County Hospital and delivered right to your door by amazing volunteers.

💲 Cost is just $𝟑.𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥, and if you're on the state waiver program, your meals might be covered by your insurance!

📞 For more information or to get signed up, 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 today!

❤️Let’s make sure our neighbors stay 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐟𝐞𝐝.

#𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐎𝐧𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 #𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐀 #𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

03/25/2025

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03/24/2025

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03/24/2025

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03/24/2025

Measles is back in the U.S., with 378 confirmed cases across 18 states—with Kansas being the closest. 📍
⚠️ Measles spreads like wildfire—90% of unvaccinated people who are exposed will get infected! 🦠
❌ Vitamin A is NOT a substitute for vaccination. It may help with symptoms, but only the MMR vaccine (97% effective with two doses) can prevent measles.
✅ Protect yourself. Protect your community. Check your vaccine status today!