Humboldt County Public Health

01/20/2026

Join us for Slam the Stigma! 💚
Let’s come together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight local mental health resources.
Grab a T-shirt, wear green, and help show your support for mental health in our community!

🏀 It’s Time to Slam the Stigma! 🧠💙

The Slam The Stigma shirt order is officially LIVE! Grab your shirt and wear it proudly as we bring awareness to mental health and help end the stigma—one basket at a time.

🗓 Order Deadline: January 22nd at 11:59 PM (don’t let the buzzer beat you!)
Order Here: https://slamthestigma26.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPV89pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJQWxLUVIwYTExd3hlNkZZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkx7LGAUCOvBv9v8hH5kSc2YCxlE-S-SARY2BxPUWrmaW6ARfNslnrFRhuWr_aem_uqnbK2jjfXO2DM4jkrNYSw

👕 Wear your shirt to the Slam The Stigma Game on February 10th when Humboldt High School takes on Algona.
Mental health matters on and off the court. Let’s show up, speak up, and make mental health a full-court priority. 💪

01/14/2026

It is time to start walking to improve your quality of life. Come start this 6-week plan to create new healthy habits and hold yourself accountable towards your activity goals.

01/14/2026

📣 Sharing from our partners at ISU Extension!
They have a great upcoming program you won’t want to miss. If you’re interested in learning more and connecting with helpful local resources, be sure to check this out 👇

It is time to start walking to improve your quality of life. Come start this 6-week plan to create new healthy habits and hold yourself accountable towards your activity goals.

01/09/2026

Radon is a hidden danger in Iowa homes—and January is the time to act.

🏠 70%+ of Iowa homes exceed the EPA’s radon action level
🫁 Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer
⚠️ It’s odorless, tasteless, and colorless

You won’t know your risk unless you test.

The American Lung Association is offering free radon test kits for Iowa residents.
🔗 Take the pledge and test your home:
https://www.lung.org/ia/radon-in-iowa

01/05/2026

🎉 New Year, Same Flu 🎉
As we ring in the new year, Iowa’s flu activity level has moved to VERY HIGH and is on the rise in our community.

If getting a flu shot didn’t make your New Year’s resolution list, there’s still time! Call our office at 515-332-2492 to schedule.

Let’s start the year off strong—cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands often! 🧼🤧

12/29/2025

‼️ Travel with extreme caution follow Humboldt County Sheriff and Emergency Management - IA for updates

⚠️The Blizzard Warning has been expanded south to include the Highway 20 corridor & is still in effect through 9 AM Monday. Some counties have began pulling plows due to zero visibility. Stay safe. Stay off the roads if at all possible.

12/23/2025

✔️ Gifts bought
✔️ Gifts wrapped
✔️ Stockings stuffed
✔️ Cookies baked
✔️ Holiday parties survived

One more thing to check off your Holiday to-do list: get your flu shot. 💉

We’ve seen a few cases of Influenza A in our community, while statewide flu activity remains low. There’s still time to protect yourself and your family and head into the new year healthy.
Because you’ve already done enough this season 😉

12/19/2025

🌟 Moms-to-Be and Families with Little Ones (Ages 0–3), We Have Immediate Openings! 🌟

Your child’s early years are full of big milestones and we’re here to help you make the most of them!
Our FREE Home Visitation Program is designed to support you and your child during these important first years. Using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, our nationally certified Family Support Worker will partner with you to:
✅ Navigate developmental milestones
✅ Share tips and activities to boost learning and growth
✅ Answer your questions and provide personalized support
Because every child deserves the best start—and every parent deserves a helping hand. 💕
📞 Immediate openings available 515-332-2492
📍 Serving families in Humboldt County

12/12/2025

Humboldt County Extreme Temperatures Plan has been implemented starting tonight (12/12) starting at 5pm. The NWS has forecast sub-zero temperatures/ windchills for the next several days and that meets the criteria for the plans implementation.

Our town partners will open warming centers as they are able and at their discretion to assist those that temporarily need a place to warm up.

Those in need of a warming center should contact their local city offices for more information.

You can find a list of those locations at https://www.humboldtcounty.iowa.gov/offices/public_safety/emergency_management/index.php and click on CRITICAL INFORMATION.

-EMA

12/11/2025

The Humboldt County mobile food pantry wants to spread the word that they are still serving patrons in the drive through at the Fairgrounds until 6:00 pm tonight. All people have to do is drive up and provide their name, number of people in the household, and the county they live in.

11/25/2025

Holiday cheer is contagious — and that’s the kind of thing we want to spread! ✨
Let’s help keep RSV, flu, and COVID from tagging along by staying mindful and caring for one another. 🎄💙

11/18/2025