Greene County Public Health Iowa

11/24/2025

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We keep saying this because it's true and it's backed by decades of scientifically sound research.

11/24/2025

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𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. Rural America has over 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals, 900 other rural hospitals, 5,400 Rural Health Clinics, and over 6,000 Rural Health Centers. These facilities form the foundation of primary care for millions of people, keeping communities strong, healthy, and connected. National Rural Health Day is this Thursday! Join us in celebrating the power and resilience of rural communities and the providers who make care possible.

11/23/2025

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The immune system has a lot of moving pieces that work together to keep you healthy. Read more to see how it works and what keeps you healthy.

11/23/2025

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Is it a cold causing your cough or runny nose? Or could it be flu, COVID-19, or RSV? Symptoms may be similar, but treatment options can differ.

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11/22/2025

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You may get better-quality sleep if you try these gentle yoga moves before bed. https://wb.md/4hY3vDy

11/22/2025

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Let’s not lose heart. Even when the world feels heavy, we can keep rising. We can keep standing up for kindness, for generosity, for the small acts that ripple into legacy.

Kindness is not weakness—it’s defiance. Generosity is not scarcity—it’s abundance. Together, they are the seeds of a future rooted in care.

11/21/2025

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11/21/2025

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Test your seat belt IQ on this National Seat Belt Day with these 5 fast facts. 💯

Buckle Up. ✅ Every Trip. ✅ Every Time. ✅

11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

✨Hey Teens --Let's Talk Sexual Health ✨
It’s Sexual Health Month, and that means it’s the perfect time to learn how to take care of you.

At HCCMS Family Health Services, we want teens to feel safe asking questions and getting accurate info. No judgment — just support.

Here’s what you should know: ✔ Getting tested for STIs is simple and private ✔ You deserve healthy, respectful relationships ✔ Birth control options are available and confidential ✔ Asking questions about your body is always okay

We’re here to help you make informed choices and stay healthy. Have questions? Need testing? Want to learn more? Message us or stop by — your health matters. Call or text us at 712-854-0020.

✨ ¡Hola Jóvenes! Hablemos de Salud Sexual ✨ Es el Mes de la Salud Sexual, y es el momento perfecto para aprender a cuidarte.

En HCCMS Family Health Services, queremos que los adolescentes se sientan seguros haciendo preguntas y recibiendo información correcta. Sin juicios — solo apoyo.

Lo que debes saber: ✔ Las pruebas de ITS son simples y privadas ✔ Mereces relaciones respetuosas y saludables ✔ Hay opciones anticonceptivas confidenciales ✔ Hacer preguntas sobre tu cuerpo siempre está bien

Estamos aquí para ayudarte a tomar decisiones informadas y mantenerte saludable. ¿Tienes preguntas? ¿Necesitas pruebas? ¿Quieres aprender más? Envíanos un mensaje o visítanos — tu salud es importante. Llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto al 712-854-0020.

11/20/2025

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Are you ready to quit smoking? Quitline Iowa provides guidance and support throughout the entire process. Learn how it works: https://www.quitlineiowa.org/en-us/about-the-program/quitline-programs/

11/20/2025

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𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬—𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. These communities are more than just places on a map, they’re the backbone of industries that keep the country running. This National Rural Health Day, let’s recognize the vital role rural America plays, and the importance of ensuring access to quality health care for every rural resident.