Grundy County Public Health

08/29/2025

Grundy County Public Health will be closed on Monday (9/1) for Labor Day! Have a great weekend!

08/29/2025

End the summer with good memories, not a DUI. 🌅 Don’t drink and drive this Labor Day!
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🚓 via NHTSA

08/28/2025

‼️Back-to-school safety reminder‼️
Kiddos under 13 should always ride in the back seat 🚗
Frontal airbags are designed for older occupants. Let's make sure every ride to school is a safe one!
https://www.cpsboard.org/car-seat-safety/

It's time for a back-to-school safety reminder that kids under 13 should always ride in the back seat. Frontal airbags are designed for older occupants. Let's make sure every ride to school is a safe one!

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

08/28/2025

Check out the latest recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

08/27/2025

Fight the bugs by keeping up to date on vaccines! Talk to your healthcare provider today.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/index.html

Pertussis, hep A, and meningitis still ocassionally find their way into our communities. The difference between an outbreak affecting you or passing you by? Being up to date on vaccines.

08/26/2025

Power outages can strike at any moment and in any season! ⛈🌪🌨
Make sure you have essentials like:
🔦Flashlights
🔋Batteries
🔌Cell phone chargers
📻Weather radio
Stay safe and connected when the lights go out.

Ready.iowa.gov

Damaging wind is no stranger to Iowa. Especially this week. Are you prepared for a power outage?

Power outages can strike at any moment! ⚡️ Make sure you have essentials like flashlights, batteries, cell phone chargers, & a weather radio. Stay safe and connected when the lights go out.

Ready.iowa.gov

08/25/2025

Happy first day back to school! 🍎✏️
Don’t let your kiddo’s lunch spoil the school day, follow these on the go food-safe meal tips! 🥪🧀🥕

Don’t let your kiddo’s lunch spoil the school day. Skip the paper bag and pack smart with an insulated lunch bag and two cold sources to keep food safe until the lunch bell rings. 🔔🥪

08/25/2025

Check out the latest Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

08/22/2025

"Do you know the warning signs of a mental health crisis, such as thoughts of su***de? If you or someone you know is in need of help, reach out to Your Life Iowa. Trained professionals are available 24/7." 💙

08/21/2025

As kids start heading back to school make sure you are aware of school buses when they have their arm out & when children are walking across the road! 🚌🚸
It's a simple action that has a huge impact on keeping kids safe. ❤️

As kids head back to school, it's important to know your role when a school bus is nearby. When a school bus has a stop arm out, there may be children walking across the road, so make sure to stop! It's a simple action that has a huge impact on keeping kids safe.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

08/21/2025

Check out the latest recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

08/20/2025

Protect your child’s health and keep them classroom-ready—contact your healthcare provider before school starts! 🖍📓
Learn more about student health requirements:
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/student-supports/specialized-support/student-health-services/requirements