Public Health Communicator
 
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health
22 N. Georgia Ave. Suite 300 Mason City IA  50401   
 
Ph: 641-421-9300                 Fax: 641-421-9350           Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581
                                                                                                                       February 2010
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Where is Public Health?
Free Screenings
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Where is Public Health?
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We're located on the 3rd floor of Mohawk Square in downtown Mason City.
 
22 N Georgia Ave. 
Mason City, IA 50401
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F
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Are Slow Cookers Safe? 
 
Animal Trackers (Madison)

Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew or chicken noodle soup wafting from a slow cooker can be a diner's dream come true.

But are slow cookers really safe? Find out!
Greetings!

The excitement and flurry of activity surrounding the holidays is over and you take a deep breath to relax. Winter continues to keep many people indoors, so you may be wondering what to do next.
 
Have you started a resolution to eat healthier meals and include more physical activity into your day? Visit our Wellness Coordinator online and see some great suggestions she provides on improving your health in 2010.
 
Being well also includes making sure you and your family have proper immunizations, that you have a healthy home and that you are prepared for an emergency. Those are just a few topics you can learn more about on our web site. Visit our web site often for the latest health news information!
 
Please forward this newsletter to your friends, family and neighbors: help us educate other residents about the many services available at Public Health.
 
Have a fabulous February!
Michele Appelgate
Public Information Officer
Cerro Gordo County Dept. of Public Health
Cerro Gordo County Women:
 
pink ribbonYou take care of others, now take care of you!

FREE: pelvic exam - pap smear - breast screening - mammogram!

Are available to:  

  • Cerro Gordo County women between the ages of 40 and 64
  • Any woman of any age who has signs of breast cancer
  • Non-insured, under-insured women or those unable to pay insurance deductibles or co-payments
 
Early Detection of Cancer Saves Lives!
 
Learn more on our web site!
 H1N1 Vaccine Clinics: February Clinics  
 
Animal Trackers (Madison)Nurses with the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health have scheduled public H1N1 clinics for February. 

Things to Consider

  • Anyone age 6 months and older is eligible for this free vaccine, regardless of their county of residence.
  • Children 9 years and younger should receive a second dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
  • It is not necessary to bring any insurance or Medicare paperwork with you to the clinic. Once at the clinic, people will fill out a simple form that is provided at the clinic.
Read the complete schedule of clinics in February.
Take the Smoke-Free Homes Pledge   
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Every day, children in our communities are exposed to secondhand smoke in their own homes and vehicles.
 
To help educate parents and caregivers of young children about the risks of secondhand smoke, local partners, concerned citizens and students have joined the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to launch a public education and awareness-building campaign on secondhand smoke.

We encourage you to take smoking outside. Don't smoke in your home or car where children are exposed to the dangers of secondhand smoke. Learn more on our web site. 
Our Mission Statement: 
Dedicated to enhancing the health status of our communities through public health initiatives.  
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