Greene County Public Health Iowa

03/01/2026

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03/01/2026

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Children should be active participants in your family disaster planning. Getting them involved early will help alleviate their fears as well as prepare them to act should an emergency occur.

Learn how to build an emergency supply kit and keep your family safe:
Ready.iowa.gov/build-a-kit

Check out these preparedness games: Ready.gov/kids/games

02/28/2026

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Mental illnesses are disorders that can affect a person’s thinking, mood or behavior. These early warning signs and symptoms can help determine if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition. Learn more & get support: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health

02/28/2026

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We can all use some mood boosters from time to time.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

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❤️ February is American Heart Month ❤️

💭 The Heart-Mind Connection: Your cardiovascular health and mental health are deeply connected. Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can increase heart disease risk, while heart-healthy habits boost your mood and mental clarity.

Take the this month:
✅ Move 150 minutes/week
✅ Practice stress-reducing activities daily
✅ Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)
✅ Connect with loved ones for heart AND mental health

Tag someone who inspires your health journey! 👇

02/26/2026

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aren’t just a teenagers’ problem. In fact, up to 7% of women over 40 have been diagnosed with one. This week during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, learn more about our 2026 theme, “Health at Every Age: Eating Disorder Awareness, Prevention, and Recovery.” http://ms.spr.ly/6187QwRGN

02/26/2026

Cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores in 24 states, including Iowa, is being recalled over concerns that liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not be fully pasteurized, the company announced this week. Full story: https://who13.com/news/cottage-cheese-sold-at-walmart-in-24-states-is-recalled/

02/26/2026

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02/25/2026

According to the CDC, 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop shingles (herpes zoster), a painful, blistering skin condition. Risk factors include getting older and having a previous case of chickenpox. The Shingles vaccine is recommended for all adults 50 years of age and older. To help protect yourself from developing shingles, consult your health care provider this Shingles Action Week about vaccination.

02/25/2026

In 2026, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place February 23–March 1, with the theme Every BODY Belongs. Eating disorders affect 30 million Americans across all ages, sizes, races, genders, and backgrounds.

02/24/2026

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In today's Substack, we handed things over to one of our resident pharmacists, Dr. Jennifer Gershman, for a practical guide to OTC medication safety (and we think you might be surprised by what you learn). For example, did you know that over 600 medications contain acetaminophen? Or that taking the "wrong" OTC painkiller with a blood thinner could land you in the ER?! We're also dropping a heads-up about tomorrow's podcast episode with Dr. Christina Madison on why pharmacists are among the most underutilized resources in healthcare. You can read this on our Substack linked below and in our IG bio!

https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/no-prescription-needed-how-to-navigate