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
May  2010
In This Issue
Kindergarten Vaccines
Wellness Corner
Calling the Health Dept?
Planning on Tanning?

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 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Job Opportunity
 
We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to work in our Environmental Health service section. Read more details online.
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Wellness Corner
 
 
In addition to regular physical activity, to be as healthy as you can be, you need to make sure you are eating a sensible diet. Good nutrition and exercise go hand-in-hand.
 
Check out the list of helpful tips we give you for packing nutrition into your day!
Am I 1 in 12?
Could you Have  Hepatitis?
 
One in 12 people worldwide are living with either chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis C . While this is far higher than the prevalence of HIV or any cancer, awareness is extremely low. Most infected people do not know they are infected. 
 
Are you number 12?  
 
Greetings!

Spring is finally here! As residents begin to enjoy the outdoors again, please think of the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health as your resource for all of your summer safety needs. Whether it's emergency planning for severe weather, mosquito prevention, recreational water safety (RWI), summer food safety or a number of other important health topics, we are here to help you.
 
Please continue to visit our web site for continuous health updates. For daily updates on important health issues, you can follow us on Twitter. 
 
Please forward this electronic newsletter to your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers so they can enjoy the benefits of important news and updates from Public Health.
 
To help us improve our newsletter, please reply to this email and tell us what types of health information you are interested in receiving.  We will do our best to include your ideas in our upcoming newsletters.
 
Have a safe and happy Spring!
Michele Appelgate
Public Information Officer
 
Kindergarten Roundup? Remember Vaccine Updates  
Kids in LeavesMany families have been making plans for kindergarten roundup. Part of going to kindergarten includes making sure students have all of their immunizations up to date. As a matter of fact, your teenagers and college-bound students may also need some important vaccine updates.
 
Come to the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health for all of your family vaccine needs. We're on the 3rd floor of Mohawk Square in downtown Mason City: 
22 N. Georgia Ave. Suite 300.
 
Immunization Clinic hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM- Noon and 12:30- 4:00 PM.
 
Extended clinic hours:
1st Monday of each month 10:00 AM- Noon and 12:30- 6:30 PM

Your child may be eligible for free vaccines. If you are not sure if your child is covered under the Vaccines for Children program or you would like to make an appointment, call the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health at (641) 421-9321.   
Planning on Tanning? 
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Indoor tanning has become very popular in our culture, despite the potential risk of over exposure that could lead to skin cancer. Even those who do not tan year-round find themselves drawn to the tanning salon before special events such as weddings, reunions and summer vacations.
 
Health inspectors at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health routinely inspect tanning facilities. For your safety, our health inspectors urge you to follow some very simple yet important safety guidelines.
 
For safety tips, visit our web site today!
 
Calling the Health Department? 
Our office is now using an automated telephone system. If you know the direct number of the person you wish to call, you may continue to dial that directly. If you are not sure which service section to ask for, you will be greeted by an automated recording that explains all of our service sections. You may also select a name from the alphabetical staff listing.
 
 Call us at (641) 421-9300 or Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581

 

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Dedicated to enhancing the health status of our communities through public health initiatives.

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