Mahaska County Public Health

08/11/2025

Love, INC has their next Free Clinic tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12th, 5:30-6:30PM.

***We do sports physicals for school and basic health check-ups***
Has your Medicaid coverage been discontinued and are you needing medical care?
Are you in between health insurance?
Do you have a high deductible insurance plan and can't afford office visits?
Come to our Mahaska Free Clinic!

07/23/2025

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases. By avoiding wooded and bushy areas, checking your pets, and treating your clothes and gear after being outside, you can reduce the chance they enter your home.

07/22/2025

Help shape the future of health in Mahaska County. Participate in the 2026 Community Health Survey. This 10-15 minute survey will help us understand Mahaska County's health needs and improve local services. Your voice matters!
Visit: mahaskahealth.org/cha2026
Survey open through Friday, May 1, 2026.
Thank you for your participation!

07/10/2025

There is still time to sign up for the Back to School Fair! Click this link to register: https://bit.ly/4dADUyE! Registration closes on July 25th.

07/07/2025

Here are 8 Safety Tips for Drivers that can help keep our roads safe.
1. Look out for pedestrians everywhere and minimize blind spots.
2. Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
3. Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
4. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop too.
5. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing where you can’t see.
6. Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
7. Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
8. Be extra cautious when backing up and look for pedestrians.

06/27/2025

Attention users! Don't forget, your bucks expire quarterly, with the next expiration coming up at the end of June! Make sure you spend your bucks and bring home your fresh fruit and veggie favorites before the quarter comes to a close later this month. 🫐🥒

Learn more and check when future expirations take place on our FAQ: https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/doubleupfaq

06/27/2025

Hey Iowa, we need to talk about mental illness. By starting conversations about mental health we can fight stigma in Iowa, join me in making it OK to not be OK in Iowa!
MakeItOKIowa.org

06/26/2025

Healthy Kids Iowa – Summer 2025

Expanded access to healthy foods for kids all summer long!

📍 Location in Mahaska County:
Oskaloosa Food Pantry
1701 3rd Ave. E Suite 9
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(Behind the main building, in the alley)

🕒 When:
* Mondays: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
* Wednesdays: by appointment only
* Thursdays: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
* 1st Friday of each month: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
* 3rd Saturday of each month: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

✅ Who’s Eligible?

Households at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Households with children aged 4–18

Families already eligible for TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) with children 4–18

📝 How it Works:

Visit the participating food pantry

Complete the TEFAP application on-site

Self-attest to your eligibility

🍎 What You Get:

Up to $40/month of healthy food per eligible child

Includes fruits, veggies, dairy, grains, and proteins

Available once per month, June–August

⚠️ Families may only visit one site per month for this program

Questions? Contact your local pantry or visit the Iowa HHS website for more details.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/find-healthy-kids-iowa-location?field_location__areas_value=mahaska

06/23/2025

Love, INC has their next Free Clinic tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24th, 5:30-6:30PM.

***We do sports physicals for school and basic health check-ups***
Has your Medicaid coverage been discontinued and are you needing medical care?
Are you in between health insurance?
Do you have a high deductible insurance plan and can't afford office visits?
Come to our Mahaska Free Clinic!

06/20/2025

Self-care isn’t selfish. It helps build our resilience and our ability to bounce back from a stressful event. It helps calm the mind and can give our mental health and well-being a boost.

There are many small actions you can take to care for your own wellbeing.

06/17/2025

In 2024, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles — up 35% from 2023.
It’s important for everyone to understand these tragedies can happen to anyone — but are always preventable. https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke