The Healthy Space

07/02/2020

Action for Happiness

This "Jump Back July" Calendar has daily actions to help us be more resilient in challenging times 💚

Download: www.actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-july

06/01/2020

It's June! Water is the #1 thirst quencher – so make sure you're drinking enough 💦

Download 5-2-1-0 Feature: http://ow.ly/ZFpg50zVCqn

05/05/2020

Using 5-2-1-0 at home and in the community provides a positive environment for kids to build healthy habits and interact with peers as they learn and grow.

05/02/2020

Keep Calm - Stay Wise - Be Kind
Wishing everyone a Meaningful May !!

This Meaningful May Calendar from Action for Happiness has daily actions to help us respond to this global crisis with a sense of purpose and meaning 🌎

Download: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may

05/01/2020

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 Together, we can reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.

Learn more: IowaHealthiestState.com/MakeItOK

Mental Health Checklist ✏️ Take care of your mental health during May with these suggested daily, weekly and monthly activities!

Download + Print: http://ow.ly/MaB850zu8tc

04/23/2020

Hummingbirds are some of the most distinctive birds to see in Iowa – if your eyes can keep up. Known for their extremely speedy flight and abrupt stops, these winged gems are fun to spot and easy to attract to your yard or apartment windowsill with

04/23/2020

Walking, biking or playing outside is great for your health! Here's how you can follow social distancing while enjoying the outdoors.

04/05/2020

Remember to show us how you're staying healthy at home this weekend and you could win a 5-2-1-0 prize package!

04/02/2020

This Active Coping calendar from Action for Happiness has daily actions for April to help us look after ourselves and each other as we face this global pandemic together 💚 Find it here: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/active-april

03/29/2020

Excellent information.

03/29/2020

You will Smile & Shine again.

03/22/2020

Social distancing is not social isolation. Here's some tips to help you navigate the current social climate.

03/19/2020

Such Beauty

To help slow the exposure rate and spread of COVID-19,
the Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center buildings will be closed to the public until further notice beginning today, Tuesday, March 17th. Additionally, we have cancelled our spring school field trip program for 2020. .

Knowing that fresh air and getting out is good for the soul, we invite you to take a self-isolation break and go for a walk on our trail as our grounds will remain open.

03/16/2020

For the safety of our patients and pharmacy team, we are instituting the following preventative measures:
* Eliminating outside foot traffic.
* Expanding Curb-Side Pick-Up to ALL Prescriptions.

* Use our secure myGNP mobile app, myGNP.com website to communicate or phone us for refills or messages.
* We will contact you when your RXs are ready, collect payment information and arrange a window of time for pick-up at the back of the store.

Thank you for your part in preventing the spread of disease. We have made it through two floods, we can make it through this! Thanks for your help in keeping our community healthy. Flatten the Curve.

12/22/2019

Please help spread the word about this amazing FREE service and support!!

Most of us understand that breastfeeding is good for baby, but did you know it's good for mom too? Breastfeeding actually decreases the risk of breast cancer.

Join us for Iowa's one and only Baby Café. Let's create a support circle for all breastfeeding moms & moms-to-be! Find any one of the Baby Cafés around Harrison County.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318788.php

11/09/2019

Trumpeter swans have showed up on the refuge! These majestic birds can weigh over 25 pounds and have a 6 foot wingspan. Come out to see if you can spot them. You may also hear their trumpet like call. These birds were spotted in front of the Bob Starr Wildlife Viewing Area.

Reminder: the visitor center will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veteran's Day Holiday. Refuge roads and trails will remain open. The Visitor Center will be open normal hours this Saturday and Sunday.

Photo Credit: Trumpeter Swans by Peter Rea / USFWS

11/02/2019

Open to all free of charge! Certified Lactation Consultants and the support of other moms every 3rd Wednesday 10:30am to 12:30pm at THE HEALTHY SPACE.
Lower level 123 N 6th Street Missouri Valley, IA

Breastfeeding moms and pregnant ladies! For the past 6 years we have been working to get funding to see you for FREE! Please come join us! We hope it's the start of a really fun and supportive connection for us all!

Support from Harrison County Home and Public Health's Madelyn Brunow, RN, IBCLC, other professionals and mothers! Light refreshments provided. You, your children, and your support person are all welcome! We hope to see you!

08/30/2019

Exciting! Everyone Lets Get On Board!

Six towns in Iowa have been selected to receive funds to support the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! campaign this fiscal year, joining a network of other communities across the state.